It is a common temptation to extend the time between
services on the car in an attempt to save money. This is
a false economy that can turn into a real horror story.
Why is regular car servicing important?
Your car starts to lose efficiency when things like
spark or glow plugs wear out, your air quality
decreases if your cabin air filters aren't replaced
and potentially expensive conditions like oil sludge
can build up if oil is not replaced when due.
This can cost you money and that's before you get to
worn safety items like brakes and shock
absorbers!
Watch our video here and find out why you
don’t want to stretch those service
intervals.
Oil sludge
One of the risks of not carrying out regular servicing
on your car is the potential for oil sludge to build up
in your engine.
Oil sludge is like a gel that sticks to your engine
parts and blocks oil galleries preventing the normal
flow of oil throughout the engine. Caused by a breakdown
of over-stressed oil in an engine, it has become
extremely common in vehicles manufactured from 1997
onwards.
New Car, No Worries
Even though modern cars tend to have longer service
intervals than older models don't be tempted to stretch
these out, especially if you drive a diesel or a
turbo. We can safely service your new car by
the log book and protect your warranty, all done by the
book, no worries at all.
Protecting your family
A mechanical failure on the open road can have
devastating consequences, especially if a critical part
of the braking, steering or suspension is involved.
Regular servicing identifies potentially dangerous wear
on the vital steering and braking components in your
car.
65 Point Vehicle Inspection Report
Every vehicle we service undergoes a 65 Point
Vehicle Inspection by our Auto-Tech qualified
technicians. Now that's service you can rely on!
Your car is essentially a computer on
wheels, with complex systems that need
monitoring to ensure that critical
aspects are working correctly. Sensors
form an important part of this process.
There are many reasons why some diesel
vehicles use more oil, this can include,
the turbo charger shaft seals are worn,
damaged, or defective. But that's not
the only cause.
While no longer the standard
transmission choice it once was there
are still a number of manual vehicles on
the road. We look at how they work and
common problems.
Extensive damage can be done to a 4WD
timing belt by abrasive dust, which is
an inevitable consequence of timing
covers not being dust and waterproof.
This is just one reason why 4WD vehicles
that are used in extreme conditions need
more regular maintenance than the log
book suggests!
The presence of a milky white substance
anywhere in the coolant system and/or
engine is clear proof that a leak exists
between the coolant and lubrication
systems.
The actual, final cost depends on the
vehicle, the size, and location of the
radiator in the vehicle, as well as how
much labour is involved to perform the
replacement.
Stray Current Electrolysis occurs when
an electrical current that is not
related to the cooling system passes
through the coolant or uses the coolant
as a path to return to ground.
There is only one thing worse than being
stranded on the side of the road with an
overheating car and that is having to
treat a burn. See these quick tips on
what to do if you suffer a burn.
Are you looking for your next new car?
With more and more European models
available in Australia this means more
diesel passengers cars than ever before.
How do you know if a diesel is right for
your family? Here are a few things to
consider...
Many people don’t realise that you can’t
use a “common” spark plug in a today's
cars and expect them to run properly, in
fact doing this can cause a lot of
engine damage!
It's important to have your car serviced
regularly. Here we'll show you why it's
important, how often the regular
servicing should occur and the advantage
of regular servicing.
If you’re concerned about preserving
your new cars statutory warranty but
also want to obtain expert service at
competitive rates, your local Repco
Authorised Service centre can help.
The Steering and Driveshaft mechanism on
most modern cars have a number of
protective rubber boots designed to keep
moisture and dirt from damaging vital
components.
Most common power steering systems use
an engine driven hydraulic pump with a
hydraulic assisted power steering rack
or box. See why it is important to keep
your power steering well maintained.
The suspension system is an essential
part of a vehicle. The main purpose is
to keep your tyres in contact with the
road and carry loads safely. Good
suspension provides predictable handling
and a smooth ride, while minimising tyre
wear.
Cooling system protection is one of the
least understood aspects of vehicle
maintenance. It is also one of the most
critical if an engine is to provide
long-term trouble-free operation.
