RC Styling

🔧 Sunday Reminder... Future You Will Thank You! 🚗
It's Sunday.

The roast dinner is on.

The football is on.

The sofa has claimed another victim. 🛋️😴

Meanwhile, your car is quietly sitting outside thinking:
"Remember that service you've been putting off for the last 3 months?" 👀

A serviced car is a happy car.

A neglected car usually waits until the most inconvenient time possible to develop an expensive hobby.

So while you're planning the week ahead, don't forget to plan for the thing that gets you there every day.

✅ Servicing
✅ Diagnostics
✅ Pre-NCT Checks
✅ Repairs
✅ General Maintenance
Beat the rush and get booked in for next week.

Because cars don't usually break down when it's convenient... they prefer Monday mornings and rainy days. 😅

📍 Unit 5, Galvone Industrial Estate, Limerick
📞 086 056 5178

📱 Android Radio vs Apple CarPlay – What's the Difference? 🚗

One of the most common questions we get when fitting aftermarket radios is:
"Do I need an Android radio or Apple CarPlay?"

The answer depends on what you're looking for.

🔹 Android Radio
Think of it as a tablet built into your dashboard.
✅ Download apps directly to the radio
✅ Watch YouTube (when parked)
✅ Browse the internet
✅ Install Spotify, Netflix, Google Maps and more
✅ Works independently without needing your phone connected
Perfect for anyone who wants maximum features and flexibility.

🔹 Apple CarPlay / Android Auto
This mirrors your phone onto your car's screen.
✅ Use Google Maps, Waze or Apple Maps
✅ Make hands-free calls
✅ Send and receive messages
✅ Stream Spotify, Apple Music and podcasts
✅ Voice control through Siri or Google Assistant
Perfect for anyone who wants a simple, factory-style setup that's easy to use every day.

🤔 Which is best?
👉 Want a full entertainment system? Android Radio.
👉 Want a clean, user-friendly setup for navigation and music? Apple CarPlay / Android Auto.

The good news is many modern units now offer both Android functionality and Apple CarPlay, giving the best of both worlds.

At RC Styling, we stock, supply and professionally install a range of Android Radios, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto systems to suit most vehicles.

📍 Unit 5 Galvon Industrial Estate
📞 086 056 5178

🔧 Timing Belt Day on a VW Golf🔧

A timing belt has one job...

And when it decides it's had enough, it usually takes the rest of the engine with it. 😅

This VW Golf was in for a timing belt and water pump replacement today—one of those jobs that's not very exciting until it's ignored.

The funny thing about timing belts is they rarely send a calendar invite before failing.

A few things that can indicate a timing belt may be due for replacement:
⚠️ Vehicle has reached its recommended mileage interval
⚠️ Belt is showing signs of cracking or wear
⚠️ Unusual noises from the timing cover area
⚠️ Oil contamination around the belt
⚠️ Service history doesn't show when it was last changed

Most timing belts don't fail because they're faulty...
They fail because they quietly pass their replacement date and keep going until they don't.

This Golf is now sorted with a fresh timing belt and water pump and is ready for many more miles on the road. 👌

📍 Unit 5 Galvon Industrial Estate
📞 086 056 5178

🚗 "Can you do it any cheaper?"

It's something we hear regularly in the garage, and look—we completely understand. Everyone likes to save a few euro where they can.

But when it comes to window tinting, cheaper isn't always better.

Take a look at the photo below 👇
Those bubbles aren't a new design feature—they're the result of poor-quality tint and poor installation.

A bad tint job doesn't just look awful. Over time it can peel, bubble, discolour, and make your car look older than it is.

The bigger problem?
If that low-quality tint ever needs to be removed, the adhesive can be so aggressive that it pulls off your rear window heater lines along with it. Suddenly, what started as a "cheap tint" becomes an expensive repair.
At RC Styling, we use quality materials and proper installation techniques to make sure your tint looks great, lasts for years, and won't leave you with headaches down the road.

Because nobody wants their rear window looking like it's developed a severe case of chickenpox. 😅
📍 Unit 5 Galvon Industrial Estate
📞 086 056 5178

An expensive start to a Saturday morning.

Is your car going through diesel like a diesel train?

We had a bmw 5 series in today which was blowing diesel from its injectors. A quick diagnosis led to us replacing the injector seals to ensure a seamless fit, with no leaks.

Drop us a text or message on 0860565178 if you have any questions?

Clutches all day-everyday 😎

Our lovely customers are keeping us busy today with cars needing new clutches.

Don’t worry, if your left leg is a bit heavy on the clutch, we have you sorted with clutch repair services 😜

Call us today on 0860565178

Enhance your vehicle’s performance and appearance with RC Styling & Auto Service.

We specialize in professional auto care, from precision repairs to high-quality styling solutions—delivering reliable results with attention to detail you can trust.

📍 Schedule your appointment today and experience service done right.

The team are flat out today on the garage.

From DPFs, servicing to clutch’s and everything in between we have you covered!

Contact us on 0860565178 for any inquiry’s!

⚪️ 2020 Honda Fit in for android radio (CarPlay) installation supplied and fitted ⚪️
We have largest stock in Munster.
☎️Call Rytis for any questions at 0860565178 ☎️

⚫️ We tinted the back section on this BMW F10 in 20% ⚫️
☎️Call Rytis to make your appointment at 0860565178