Rough running is easy to put up with. You get used to the shudder, you press the accelerator a bit harder, and after a while it just feels like the car’s age. One of our customers had done exactly that with their 2007 BMW 325i. They booked it in for a minor service and mentioned, [...]
If your car is more than five years old, chances are you've had "you need a pink slip" said to you at some point without much explanation of what that actually means. The name has stuck around, but the process behind it has changed a lot over the years - and getting it wrong can [...]
When the weather starts to warm up many of us think about planning ahead - maybe boosting our health and fitness regime, getting a haircut, a pedicure, or perhaps buying a new swimsuit and stocking up on sunscreen. Have you ever considered that your car might need a bit of preparation too? The Aussie summer [...]
Would you consider performing your own heart surgery? Didn’t think so. While once upon a time cars had a lot of moving mechanical parts which made some of them easy to fix and repair in DIY fashion, most modern cars are computer automated and some are so kitted out with fandangled whizbang gadgets that even [...]
There’s no doubt that Covid-19 has changed everything about how we work, live and play. And one of the biggest trends to come out of the pandemic has been the re-emergence of the family road trip and the camping holiday! With overseas travel off-limits for the time being, and lots more people having the freedom [...]
At the end of a routine service the other day, a customer remarked: “You know, sometimes I wonder if this will actually be the last petrol-fueled car I actually own.” It’s definitely a thought worth pondering. Electric cars have been around for a while, and in recent years, sales continue to climb. Some projections suggest [...]
With the school holidays looming and the government encouraging us to ‘see Australia’ to kick-start the economy after Covid-19, here’s what you need to know about preparing your car for a long road trip. After several weeks in lock down, most of us have been looking forward to a change of scenery. And with the [...]
If you have your car serviced regularly by a professional (and you should!), then your mechanic will definitely let you know when your tyres are showing signs of wear and tear. If you want to check yourself, then there are two signs to look for. The first is visible wear – any dents, bulges, scratches [...]
We know how it is: you’re busy. And life just keeps getting busier. Sometimes it seems there are just not enough hours in the day to get through all your responsibilities and have a little fun along the way .... But there is one way guaranteed to save time and hassle, and that’s to have [...]
The head mechanic of Quickstart Mobile Mechanics in partnership with Carlingford Autocare is excited to announce we have partnered with Roads and Maritime Services to offer our customers a new trial service which allows us to come to you for e-safety (pink slip) checks. This means you don't have to leave your home or office [...]
