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Steering Wheel Shaking at High Speed Causes and Fixes
A steering wheel that shakes at high speed but feels fine below it is almost always a wheel balance issue,…
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The Difference Between a Blue Slip and a Pink Slip Explained
A Pink Slip is an annual e-Safety Check that is required to renew registration on vehicles over 5 years old.…
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How Often Should I Get My Car Serviced to Avoid Breakdowns
Most manufacturers recommend servicing every 12 months or 10,000-15,000 kilometres, whichever comes first. Breakdowns rarely occur by chance. They almost…
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Why Is My Car Making a Strange Noise When I Brake
Not all brake noises are the same and not all of them mean the same thing. The squeal is a…
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How to Find a Trustworthy Mechanic for Car Air Conditioning Repair
A good car air conditioning repair mechanic will do two things a cheap regas service won’t do – test for…
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Affordable Car Servicing Options in Newcastle and What Good Value Actually Means
The most common question we hear from first time visitors at A to Z Automotive Services is always some variation…
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Coolant Leak Warning Signs and What They Mean for Your Engine
It is not often that a coolant leak will give you one obvious warning. Most develop as a combination of…
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How to Handle Complex Gearbox Problems Without Making Them More Expensive
Diagnosing complex gearbox problems too quickly or skipping the diagnosis altogether leads to much higher costs. Replacing components before a…
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DSG Gearbox Faults in VW, Audi and Skoda: Symptoms, Causes and What to Do
VW, Audi and Skoda DSG gearboxes show the same failure patterns: they shudder at low speed, hesitate when pulling away…
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Top 10 Questions to Ask Your Car Mechanic Before Service in Newcastle
Most people just leave their car, nod at whatever the mechanic says, and hope for the best. That’s fine and…
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How DPF Regeneration Works and When It Happens Automatically
DPF regeneration is the burning of the trapped soot within the filter by heat and can occur in two ways.…