Car Servicing & You

22/05/2023

Yes, even your Tesla needs to see a hoist from time to time.

17/02/2021

We often get asked if we charge for our time to "just look" at a car. Todays vehicles are complex and one system is interlinked to other systems via Lin and can bus networks. Not spending the time to diagnose a fault fully can result in the replacement of unnecessary parts. In this case, our customer had been quoted over the phone approximately $1000 more than required without even inspecting the vehicle.

This 2014 VF Calais had an intermittent fault that saw the accessories not switch off. Spending time (and money) diagnosing the fault ended up saving the cus...

07/12/2020

Some of the latest technology in engine timing requires accuracy in the oils used in them. One of our key quality points is to ensure that every vehicle gets the correct manufacturer specified oil.

There have been many systems of keeping the valve timing in sync. First there was gears, then chains and timing belts. Each of these systems have their pros ...

22/10/2020

Diagnosing vehicle vibrations can be complex. This video shows some of the ways we go about "seeing" some not so good vibrations.

Excessive vibrations through a car make for an unpleasant drive. There are many ways to diagnose vibration issues and their many causes. In this video, we use a...