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Car won't start — how to work out why
Nine times out of ten it is the battery. The other one time it is worth knowing the difference before you spend money on the wrong part.
Read guideCar battery replacement on the Gold Coast
Queensland heat is harder on batteries than cold ever was. Three to four years is a realistic life up here, not the five or six the brochure claims.
Read guideCar overheating — what to do right now
An overheating engine can destroy itself in minutes. What you do in the first sixty seconds decides whether this is a hose or a head gasket.
Read guideBrake pad replacement — when it needs doing
Brakes are the one job never worth putting off. The warning noises are deliberately built in, and ignoring them turns a pad job into a pad and rotor job.
Read guideDoes a mobile logbook service void your new car warranty?
No. Under Australian consumer law you are free to have your logbook servicing done by any qualified mechanic — you do not have to return to the dealership.
Read guideWhat should a car service cost on the Gold Coast?
Service pricing varies wildly, mostly because 'a service' means very different amounts of work depending on who is quoting.
Read guideEGR cleaning and EGR cooler faults — symptoms, cost and repair
The EGR cooler is one of the most common failure points on a modern diesel, and one of the most misdiagnosed. Here is what it does, how it fails, and what a fix realistically costs.
Read guideFront lower suspension arm bushes — symptoms and replacement
A knock over speed bumps and steering that wanders is very often nothing more dramatic than a pair of perished control arm bushes. They are also a common roadworthy fail.
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