We are a small team of motor mechanics and auto electricians working together to give the best customer service we can. 162-164 Newell st Bungalow.
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The Automotive Industry has been changing over the past , more and more strict Emission controls ( exhaust Gas) for the Enviroment. As of 2036 Petrol and Diesel cars wont be sold for passenger cars . We CAN continue to drive our existing cars we own after 2036. Electric, Hydrogen type cars are planned 2036 onwards. If you google which cars are the best, you will see most often Toyota is number 1 . For many reasons. There can be a massive difference in the cost of repairs to cars, if you purchase a Model which has known problems, and many cars do. Buying on the looks of the car , is the worst thing you can do. If you need to take care of your Money, and most of us do, its best to ask a Mechanic, what to buy? Then stick to these brand cars. Just a note about longer new car warranties- Because modern cars start having problems at lower kilometers and age, some people trade in Early, so they dont get these problems. A plan that has worked for years. Today a common complaint is, i purchased a new car, not to have problems, but my new car has had 3 or 4 problems and when i need it fixed under warranty, its a 2-3 week wait to get it in. Some people are getting a Loan car included in their warranty now to avoid this problem. However cars are now more expensive to run, choosing the best Brand and type to buy is MOST important. Some have a 10 year warranty! Normally the larger the car, the larger the costs are ! Most Toyota brand cars , let you have the option of selling the car at 5 years, or keeping it for 15 years. Over 15 years the Toyota will be the least expensive car you may ever own. Pick the wrong Brand car, and it may cost you thousands before 8 years, and have very little resell value, costing you big time! Mechanics are great Talkers, and love being asked for info and help choosing a car, and FREE too.
It’s best to service your car every 6 months. At the very least, changing the oil is required and this is advised by new car makers all over the world.
The mechanic will tell you other items that may need attention. Some items may need doing every 2-3 years, like the following:
The older the car, the more needs to be done. Cars older than 8 years or 150,000km generally cost too much to keep and it’s best to buy a new one. Some brands are better than others. Best to talk to your mechanic about your options as we are talking about a lot of money. By the time you purchase the car and maintain it for 8 years or longer, the costs add up.
Engine tune ups are now not required as the car computer controls the engine and when the engine starts to run bad usually parts have worn and just need to be replaced. There are no adjusters to adjust any more. Modern cars can go 80,000km before parts wear and need replacing. This could be 8 years for some people.
It is best to use the car maker’s service book to record your services. When the service book is finished, buy another.
There’s a trend these days to longer recommended service intervals. 15,000km is not unusual, with some makers even stretching to 20,000km.
RACQ technical staff are now seeing an increasing number of engines taht have sludged up the fine oil galleries inside them, to the point where the vital lubricating oil can no longer circulate.
Expensive damage results.
A bit like blocked arteries in the human body really, and it’s just as terminal for your car’s engine.
Look carefully at the owner’s handbook. Most will recommend an oil change more frequently, around 5000km if the vehicle is used under “severe conditions”, to prevent sludge forming. Typical city use is one of hte operating conditions defined as “severe”.
So don’t neglect your engine’s health. Oil is cheap, engines aren’t.
There are many stories about which fuel types to use. We have found that the best choice of fuel is what the car maker says to use in your country.
Most cars run fine on regular unleaded petrol.
Premium 95ron and 98ron cost more and have some minor performance improvement, but the cost to use this fuel wont save you enough money to be economical. One myth is that premium fuels are better by being more clean. Although this means your exhaust might be cleaner in gas emissions, your fuel system still will get cleaned with regular fuel.
Try different fuels yourself. Keep a logbook and you will see regular fuel gives the best return for money. Most of the best stories and reports we have heard come from people without log books. Some European cars are made to run premium 95, this is more to do with exhaust emissions. The engine computer will adjust to our fuels without any problems. Again refer to your service book to see what fuel to use.
RACQ have done studies on fuels. Results say regular is the best option.
The best way to get the most value from your car is to buy the car that’s best suited for you.
Ask your mechanic what cars are their favourite to work on why they like them.
Ask RACQ, read Choice magazine and use the Internet.
Google the brand of car and look for comments from other people. Some makes have pages of problems and you will see what makes are just Lemons and costly. Ask your Mum and Dad about their experiences.
Cars can change from model to model too. It might just be in 1995 one model was top of the line, but in 2004 a different one may be better. After you have made the best choice, service your car every six months.
