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Melton Automotive, 10 Holland Drive, Melton (2026)

04/01/2026

🚗✨ We’re Back! ✨🚗

The team at Melton Automotive is back in the workshop today and ready to kick off 2026 with you! After the holiday break, it’s the perfect time to get your car checked, serviced, or repaired to start the year safely and smoothly.

We want to thank all our customers for your support over 2025 — it’s been an amazing year, and we’re excited to continue looking after your vehicles this year.

📅 Reminder: We’re open from today and ready to help with all your car needs. Book a service now to start the year stress-free! 🚗✨
📞 Call the team on 9743 5147
📍Melton Automotive | 10 Holland Drive, Melton
🕗 Mon–Fri: 8am–5:30pm

30/12/2025

🎉✨ Happy New Year from Melton Automotive! ✨🎉

As we welcome the year ahead, we’d like to thank you once again for being a part of our journey. We’re proud to continue providing reliable, honest service to our local community and helping keep your vehicles running safely and smoothly.

We wish you and your families a happy, healthy, and successful year ahead, filled with smooth drives and exciting adventures. We look forward to looking after your vehicles in the year to come. 🚗✨

30/12/2025

EGR cooler leaks aren’t just an emissions problem — they’re a safety hazard.

Looping hoses to bypass a leaking EGR cooler might get you out of trouble temporarily, but it’s a terrible long-term fix. This Ford Ranger is a perfect example of why.

The vehicle came in with a loud exhaust leak in the engine bay, melted wiring, and a leaking brake booster hose — causing a significant loss of braking assistance. Extremely dangerous.

The root cause was a massive exhaust leak straight into the engine bay from a melted hose that had been looped on the EGR cooler.
For clarity: EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) is a critical emissions system, and the cooler’s job is to reduce exhaust gas temperatures before they’re fed back into the intake. When it fails — or is bypassed poorly — things escalate fast.

We supplied and fitted a new EGR cooler, correctly reconnected the cooling system hoses, replaced a section of body loom, renewed the brake booster hose, and restored the vehicle to a safe, proper operating condition.

Shortcuts can be costly — and dangerous. Fix it properly the first time.

29/12/2025

🎊 Goodbye 2024, hello 2025! Thanks to all our customers for an incredible year! 🥳

From bigger jobs, office and workshop improvements, new team members, and now offering Roadworthy Certificates, we’ve done it all! 🚗💨

We’ll be taking a short break 31st Dec to 2nd Jan, back 5th Jan to keep you road-ready. Call us today to lock in your 2026 service and start the year stress-free!

29/12/2025

Overdue transmission fluid — and an expensive lesson learned.

This Commodore missed its 150,000km transmission service, meaning the gearbox never received fresh fluid when it should have.

At the next service, the condition of the transmission fluid was flagged, but the service was postponed once again. The vehicle made it to just over 195,000km before driveability issues appeared.

By then, the damage was done. The transmission fluid was heavily degraded, full of metallic particles and clutch material, and the gearbox required a full rebuild.

The owner chose to fit a reconditioned transmission, got back on the road — and walked away with a clear reminder that routine maintenance is always cheaper than major repairs.

29/12/2025

Skip fuel filter maintenance and your fuel system pays the price.

Fuel filter maintenance is paramount—and this job proves why.

This late-model ute came in with limp mode under heavy load. Diagnostics showed a fuel pressure drop on hard acceleration. When we opened the fuel filter housing, the filter media was jet black and completely clogged—the same colour as the housing. Pulling it out revealed a metallic surprise inside.

The result? A high-pressure fuel pump breaking down after ingesting contaminated fuel over time, which then took the injectors with it. The fix required a new fuel pump and a full injector set—a very expensive lesson.

Because diesel quality in Australia can be poor, we recommend fuel filter replacement every 15,000km (with 30,000km as an absolute maximum). It’s the best way to protect your pump and injectors and get the longest life from your fuel system.

24/12/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from all of us at Melton Automotive! ✨🎄

As the year comes to an end, we want to take a moment to sincerely thank our customers for your continued support and trust throughout the year. Supporting a local workshop like ours truly means so much to the entire team.

We hope your Christmas is filled with laughter, relaxation, and quality time with family and friends. Whether you’re travelling near or far, please drive safely and take care on the roads. Thank you for choosing Melton Automotive, we look forward to seeing you in the New Year.

22/12/2025

🎄 From all of us at Melton Automotive, we hope your Christmas is filled with joy, laughter, and safe travels! 🎁

Please note Melton Automotive will be closed from 24th–26th December, reopening Monday, 29th December.
A reminder that we will also be closed from 31st December to 2nd January, reopening Monday, 5th January.
📞 Call the team on 9743 5147
📍Melton Automotive | 10 Holland Drive, Melton

10/11/2025

This Mazda diesel came in for what seemed like a simple oil leak inspection, but it didn’t take long to find the real problem. The poor engine had massive blow-by — we’re talking enough pressure to blow down a house. Compression was literally being pumped straight out the side of the rocker cover!

Unfortunately, this one’s a major repair job, and due to budget constraints, the owner decided to take the vehicle away for now.

A tough outcome, but a reminder that small leaks can sometimes point to big issues lurking beneath the surface. If you notice oil leaks or excessive smoke, don’t put it off — early diagnosis can make all the difference.

⚠ Booking Update: We are fully booked out this week
and next week is filling fast!
Call us now to secure your spot!
📞 Call the team on 9743 5147
📍Melton Automotive | 10 Holland Drive, Melton

09/11/2025

When a “small” oil leak hides a much bigger problem.

This 2010 Hyundai Tucson came in with a serious oil leak — the rocker cover gasket had gone rock hard and was leaking oil directly into the alternator. That’s one of the quickest ways to send an alternator to the grave.

While taking care of the oil leak, the customer also mentioned the vehicle would occasionally feel down on power. A quick inspection revealed why — the spark plugs and leads were badly worn, and one lead was even arcing out the side into the rear rocker cover!

We replaced the plugs and leads, fitted a new gasket, cleaned everything up, and got this Tucson running smooth and strong again — oil-free and firing perfectly.

Pro tip: Don’t ignore oil leaks or small performance changes. They’re often your car’s way of warning you that something bigger is on the horizon.

06/11/2025

That high-pitched squeal? Not what we expected…

This Holden Cascada came in with a loud squealing noise from the front of the engine — the kind that makes you instantly think of a belt or pulley. But here’s the twist… the noise was still there even with the drive belt removed.

After some deep diagnosis, we traced the sound to the front crankshaft seal and discovered a strange suction noise from the rocker cover breather relief valve. The culprit? A failed PCV valve built into the rocker cover — causing the engine to pull vacuum where it shouldn’t.

To fix it properly, we removed the top of the engine, including the direct injection rail and associated components, replaced the rocker cover assembly, and reassembled everything with care.

The result? No more squealing, no more suction, and one very happy Cascada back on the road.

Booking Update: We’re fully booked for next week and now taking bookings from Monday, 17th November. Spots are filling quickly — give us a call to secure your service.
📞 Call the team on 9743 5147
Melton Automotive | 10 Holland Drive, Melton

05/11/2025

When “lack of maintenance” finally catches up…

This Mazda CX-9 arrived from another workshop after the owner was given a huge quote to replace the transfer case. Once we got it on the hoist, something looked off right away — the unit had been spitting thick grease from the breather on top. Definitely not normal.

We drained the fluid and found metallic sludge instead of oil, suggesting the transfer case had never been serviced in its life. Inside, the transmission coupling splines were almost completely worn out. After discussing options with the customer, they chose to go ahead with a replacement transfer case, even though the gearbox was showing similar wear.

We completed the repair successfully and verified it on the road — but unfortunately, shortly after pickup, the engine suffered oil pressure loss and failed. A sad ending that really drives home the importance of regular servicing and fluid maintenance.

When oil and fluid changes are overlooked, it’s not if something fails — it’s when.

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