Suspension
Clicking Noise When Turning? It Is Probably a CV Joint
That clicking noise on full lock is a classic sign of a worn CV joint. Caught early, it is a cheap boot repair. Left alone, it can leave you stranded.
Blog
Car Care Advice From the Workshop Floor
Straight answers to the questions our customers actually ask — no jargon, no upselling.
Tyres & Alignment
Five Signs Your Car Needs a Wheel Alignment Checked
Misalignment can destroy a set of tyres in as little as 10,000km. Here are the five signs to watch for, and why Sydney roads make it much worse.
Cooling System
Your Car Is Overheating: What to Do (and What Not To)
Overheating turns a cheap repair into an expensive one within minutes. Here is exactly what to do when the gauge climbs, and what causes it.
Engine
Timing Belt or Timing Chain? How to Know and When to Act
Timing belts snap and destroy engines. Chains last longer, but not forever. Here is how to tell which one your car has, and exactly when to act.
Brakes
When Do Brake Pads Need Replacing? A Mechanic Explains
How to tell when your brake pads are worn out, what that squealing noise actually means, and why the discs do not always need replacing too.
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