Your family mechanic in Gladesville since 1993.

Tune-up & scheduled maintenance

A modern tune-up is preventative. We check and replace what's wearing out before it lets you down.

• Spark plugs, ignition leads and coils
• Oil, fuel, air and cabin filters
• Belts, hoses and clamps
• Engine oil, brake fluid, coolant, transmission and power steering fluid

Time for a service if you notice

• Hard starts or stalling
• Worse fuel economy
• Slow acceleration
• Hard gear changes
• Brakes that don't feel right
• Unusual noises

General repairs

A grinding noise, a nail in your tyre or a light on the dash you've never seen before: we find the real cause instead of a band-aid fix, and give you the facts before any work starts.

Get your brakes checked if

• The pedal feels soft, spongy, low or hard
• The brake or ABS light is on
• Your brakes squeal or screech
• The car pulls to one side when braking
• The steering wheel shudders when you brake
• It takes longer than usual to stop

A full brake service includes

• Replacing old brake fluid
• Resurfacing the rotors
• Cleaning the rear drums
• Removing and cleaning the calipers
• Replacing brake pads
• Cleaning, adjusting and lubricating the rest of the system

Brake disc machining

Unevenly worn discs make a car pull when slowing down or vibrate through the body. We measure every disc against the manufacturer's minimum thickness first. If there's enough material, we machine it smooth so new pads sit flush. If there isn't, we'll recommend replacing it rather than compromise your safety.

Auto electrical repairs

• Computer fault scanning and diagnosis
• Starter motor repair or replacement
• Charging system testing
• Alternator replacement
• Wiring repairs
• Electric window repairs
• Ignition module testing and replacement

Battery testing & replacement

The NRMA says a flat battery is the most common cause of breakdowns. Signs yours needs attention:

• The car struggles to start
• The battery light comes on
• Electrical systems lose power
• Start-stop stops working
• The battery is more than five years old

Ignition testing

Misfires, stalling, poor performance, no power or worse fuel economy can all point to the ignition system. We test the ignition coils, distributor cap, spark plugs, alternator and starter motor with proper diagnostic equipment, so finding the fault takes less time and costs you less.

EFI servicing

Over time, fuel injectors get clogged by sediment and fuel additives. We remove each injector and test it on a flow bench, then clean it ultrasonically, back-flush it and re-flow it.

• Better acceleration
• Smoother idling
• More power
• Better fuel economy

Fuel injector cleaning

Blocked injectors can damage your engine if left alone. Book a clean if you notice:

• Hesitation when accelerating
• Higher fuel use
• Stuttering or misfiring
• More exhaust smoke
• Hard starts

Engine carbon cleaning

Carbon builds up in the injectors, intake valves, oxygen sensor, catalytic converter and combustion chambers. Our carbon clean uses hydrogen and oxygen made from distilled water, passed through the intake and out the exhaust. There are no harsh chemicals and the engine doesn't need to be pulled apart.

Wheel alignment

An alignment adjusts your steering and suspension angles back to factory specifications, so the wheels line up with the car's centreline. We recommend one as part of your regular maintenance.

• Longer tyre life
• Better fuel economy
• A car that drives straight and true

Suspension & power steering

Suspension and power steering servicing and repairs to keep the car handling, braking and wearing its tyres the way it should.

Signs of transmission trouble

• Refusing to change gears
• Grinding or shaking
• A burning smell
• Noises in neutral
• Slipping gears
• A dragging clutch
• Leaking fluid
• The check engine light is on

All transmission types

• Automatic
• Manual
• Automated manual
• Continuously variable (CVT)

Engine

• Timing belts
• Head gaskets
• Engine management and warning lights

Cooling system

Overheating, coolant leaks or a temperature gauge creeping up? We find the cause and fix it before it damages the engine.

• Radiators and hoses
• Coolant leaks
• Overheating diagnosis

Exhaust, driveline & tyres

• Exhaust repairs
• Diffs and driveline
• Tyres

Every aircon service includes

• Inspecting drive belts, pulleys, hoses and components
• Checking thermostat and valve operation
• Electronic leak testing
• Recovering and recharging refrigerant
• Adding refrigerant oil
• Checking condenser and suction line temperatures
• Testing the air vent temperature

Why it matters

Aircon doesn't just keep you cool. It clears a fogged-up windscreen and cuts humidity in the cabin. We recommend getting it checked every few years.

Tip: run your aircon for about 10 minutes each week to keep the gas pressure at a healthy level.