Mechanical Servicing and Repairs
Routine servicing, brakes, suspension, exhausts and repairs, with everything explained in language you understand before we touch anything.
SERVICING
Keeping Your Vehicle on the Road, Not in the Workshop
Regular servicing is not about keeping a book stamped. It is about finding the small problems while they are still small, a weeping seal, a perished bush, brake pads getting thin, a belt starting to crack, instead of meeting them on the side of the highway at nine on a Sunday night.
All servicing is carried out by fully qualified team members. And we will explain what we found and what it means, without the jargon and without pressure.
What We Service and Repair
Routine Servicing
Engine oil and filter, air filter, fuel filter, cabin filter, fluid levels, belts, hoses, and a full inspection of the vehicle while it is on the hoist.
Brakes
Pads, rotors, drums, shoes, calipers, brake fluid, handbrake adjustment. The system you least want to find out about the hard way.
Suspension
Shock absorbers, springs, bushes, ball joints, tie rod ends, sway bar links, and the lift kits and heavy-duty setups that go on work and touring vehicles.
Exhausts
Repairs, replacements, mufflers, mounting brackets and the section that has finally rusted through and now announces your arrival.
Cooling Systems
Radiators, hoses, thermostats, water pumps and coolant changes. Overheating is one of the fastest ways to turn a repair into an engine.
Diagnostics
Warning lights, running faults, odd noises and things that only happen sometimes. We investigate before we start replacing parts.
logbook servicing
No Surprises
If we find something beyond the agreed work, we ring you before doing it. You will never collect a vehicle and meet a bill you did not know about.
What We Service and Repair
Book a service and we can also do the tyres, the wheel alignment, the aircon and the battery at the same time. One drop-off, one pick-up, one bill, which matters when the workshop is not around the corner.
Signs Your Aircon Needs Attention
Why Annual Servicing Pays for Itself
- Air that is cool but not cold, or takes a long time to cool down.
- Weak airflow even on the highest fan setting.
- A musty or damp smell when you first turn it on.
- Rattling, squealing or grinding when the aircon engages.
- It has not been serviced in over two years.
- Why annual servicing pays for itself.
Air conditioning systems lose refrigerant slowly and continuously through seals and hoses — that is normal and expected. The problem is that the refrigerant carries the oil that lubricates the compressor. Run the system low for long enough, and the compressor is running dry.
A compressor is the single most expensive component in the system. An annual service that keeps the charge and the oil where it should be is a fraction of what replacing one costs.
Servicing Questions
How often should I service my vehicle?
Every six months or at your manufacturer's specified interval, whichever comes first. If you cover heavy gravel kilometres, tow, or carry loads regularly, err on the shorter side, those conditions are much harder on a vehicle than the odometer suggests.
Will servicing here void my new car warranty?
No, we do logbook servicing and this doesn’t void your new car warranty.
Can I wait while it is being done?
Yes, there is a clean, comfortable waiting area. For a longer job you are better off dropping the vehicle in, and we will call you when it is ready.
Do you provide a quote before starting?
Yes. We quote the agreed work up front, and if we find something else, we ring you before proceeding. Nothing extra gets done without your say-so.
Due for a Service?
Book it in, and get the tyres and alignment sorted at the same time.
