Services

Repairs

If your car needs a repair, we are happy to help! With a car repair at A to Z Automotive Services, we offer professional repairs from the engine, gearbox, electrics, chassis and body to the windows. In addition to the many years of experience in the automotive industry, our car experts use of the latest testing technology and have access to extensive technical data, all tasks in the field of car repair are carried out quickly and professionally. And in the event of a repair, you will receive every spare part in OEM quality in the auto workshop.

Cars are becoming more and more technically demanding and pose ever greater challenges. Modern engine management systems now control the injection of fuel fully automatically, thereby guaranteeing optimum engine performance with economical fuel consumption at the same time. To ensure that it stays that way with your car, our system specialists will check your car with the latest diagnostic equipment and specially trained expert knowledge. If your car does not work properly, it will need a car repair. We repair your car very efficiently and inexpensively, thanks to our modern diagnostic equipment and our trained specialists. The increasing proportion of electronics in cars requires more qualified diagnoses. Even simple car repairs and maintenance work require ECU diagnostics. Our diagnostic devices, in conjunction with a qualified specialist, offer the best possible options for testing and repairing the many systems on your car.

In a professional and customer-oriented workshop, service, advice and transparency are paramount. No matter what the damage to the car is based on, whether it is an accident, wear and tear or product defects at our Workshop, the customer receives precise information about where the damage is, what to do and how much money Repair costs.

When it comes to car inspections according to manufacturer specifications and service for car air conditioning systems, you have come to the right place with your vehicle. If something squeaks, rattles or jerks somewhere in the car, the driver gets nervous: time for a car repair. But who hasn’t had an experience like this: you bring your car to the workshop.

And as a customer, you not only receive a fair cost estimate, but also learn point by point which individual measures get your car ready to go again and what you are paying for. A car repair workshop offers motorized customers a wide range of different services.

A service for everyone – and of course always according to the manufacturer’s specifications. We offer a vehicle inspection with mobility guarantee, comprehensive engine diagnostics, and accident repairs and breakdown service, oil change service, a tire service and insert service as well as a shock absorber service.

With modern repair processes, the qualified automotive professionals bring every vehicle back into top shape. When it comes to a car repair in Newcastle, it goes without saying that our Mechanics take care of all the details – including contacting the insurance company.

At A to Z Automotive Services, our team of experienced mechanics are equipped to handle:

Car Air Conditioning Repairs, Service And Regas

A well-functioning air conditioning system is essential, especially when you are out and about in summer. However, if the air conditioning system is not regularly serviced and disinfected, unpleasant smells can spread inside the vehicle instead of cool air.

Correct care and maintenance in a competent vehicle workshop can ensure good cooling performance over the long term. The service package of our garage also includes checking and, if necessary, topping up the coolant and lubricant. These fluids are responsible for the internal maintenance of the air conditioning system and are intended to prevent premature wear and tear and thus a possible failure of the entire system. With a continuous check in a car workshop you can counteract repairs or new purchases.

In addition to maintenance, the air conditioning system should also be cleaned and disinfected annually in a car workshop. This prevents dirt particles or fungi and bacteria from settling in the interior of the air conditioning system and thus leading to bad smelling air and increased wear and tear. You also protect your own health by taking this measure, because pollen or fungi in the air you breathe can lead to allergies or illnesses over a longer period of time. A new filter in an air conditioning system that provides unpolluted and fresh air is therefore very important.

If the air conditioner is not properly maintained, it can have unpleasant consequences. Bad smells, windows fogging up quickly or temperatures in the vehicle that are too high are often caused by a malfunctioning air conditioning system and can lead to expensive repairs.

Air conditioning systems that are not running properly can often be recognized by the fact that the set temperature is not achieved and the vehicle interior is much warmer than desired. The reasons for this are usually a lack of coolant or leaky or clogged lines.

You can prevent these problems with annual air conditioning maintenance. The change of refrigerant and leak test is standard. In this way you protect the air conditioning compressor in the long term, avoid repairs and improve energy efficiency.

To ensure that the interior temperature in your car is always optimal and that pollen and unpleasant smells stay outside, the experts at our Car Workshop take care of the maintenance of the air conditioning and auxiliary heating:

• Drain and refill the system with refrigerant or compressor oil
• Leak test
• Pressure test and function test
• Replacement of the cabin filter
• Change of refrigerant with recycling and supplementation of the shortfall
• Elimination of unpleasant odors

We recommend that you use your car’s air conditioning system all year round. Let your system run for at least few minutes every month of the year. This keeps the seals lubricated and prevents them from leaking. In addition, regular commissioning prevents the development of unpleasant odours due to the moisture that forms in the filter or the bacteria that settle in it.

So that the interior temperature in your car is always optimal and pollen and unpleasant smells stay outside, we take care of the maintenance and service for your air conditioning.

The air conditioning, together with the cabin filter, ensures fresh air all year round – and in particular protects allergy sufferers, which many drivers are not aware of.

Car Engine Oil And Filter Change

The oil change on the engine of the car must be carried out regularly at certain intervals. This is necessary so that the engine oil can always do its job and the engine does its job for a long time. Find out here why it is so important to change the engine oil at the intervals prescribed by the manufacturer, what is done, how long an oil change takes and which engine oil is right for your car.

Car Battery Replacement And Service

Defective car batteries are one of the most common causes of breakdown. Despite widespread misconceptions, car batteries are not completely maintenance-free and have only a limited lifetime. A battery must be checked for its condition at regular intervals and replaced if necessary.

When is a car battery to be changed?

Car battery is tested, whether the change is necessary.

When exactly a car battery needs to be replaced depends on many factors. Frequent launches, poor charging and hot summers speed up the aging of the batteries. With age, the capacity of a battery decreases. Especially in cold winters, older battery models then reach their limits, because the capacity is further reduced by low temperatures. In the worst case, the capacity of a car battery is no longer sufficient to start the engine.Usually then a breakdown service or the workshop has to move in order to get the car afloat again.

Pink Slips Or ESafety Checks

Pink Slips or eSafety check is required for the Car which are older than 5 years; to verify that the car is safe and ready for the road.

When your Carpasses the eSafety check, we will send the report to Transport for NSW electronically. If you receive Repairs Needed report, and then you have 14 days to have the work done.

These checks are made during an inspection of the car:

• Checking the brakes and shock absorbers
• Checking the electrics and lighting
• Gearbox and engine check
• Visual inspection of the engine compartment and exterior of the vehicle

In addition to the brake fluid, the lines, brake discs and linings of the brake system are also checked. The control of the power steering includes the hydraulic pump, the hydraulic oil, the steering gear and the tie rods, while the control of the vehicle electrical system includes the indicator lights, the airbags, the seat belts and the exterior lighting. The inspection of the gearbox includes the joint protection covers, the oil level and the clutch. During the engine inspection, the engine compartment and the exhaust system are inspected, any leaks are eliminated and the engine oil is topped up. The final inspection area is then the exterior of the car. Hinges and locks are greased, tires and wheels are checked and used filters of the heating and air conditioning system are replaced.

When changing the wearing parts, the following is usually done during an inspection:

• Cabin filter / pollen filter
• Oil filter and the right engine oil
• Air filter
• Timing belt (usually only once in the life of the car)
• Spark plugs / glow plugs

Clutch & Transmission Replacement And Repairs

When is the right time to have the clutch changed?

As the link between the engine and the transmission, the clutch is an indispensable component. It enables both starting and changing between gears. It also serves as overload protection and a damper for the torsional vibrations of the engine. But like almost every component in a car, the clutch also wears out. As soon as the individual elements have reached their service life, they have to be changed.

Change clutch – when and why?

When the clutch disc needs to be changed also depends heavily on the driver, his driving profile and the vehicle. The clutch consists of a flywheel, pressure plate, release unit and the clutch disc. The latter is provided with friction elements that wear out over time. That is why the clutch is one of the wearing parts. However, clutches have a long service life, so that you usually only have to change the clutch disc after 80,000 to 100,000 km.

How do I know that a change is imminent?

You can tell that the replacement is imminent by a slipping clutch. In this case, the power from the motor can no longer be fully transmitted. An increased power requirement when changing gears can also be taken as an indication of an upcoming change due to a defective clutch. A cracking noise can also be detected in the gearbox. An experienced mechanic can determine during a short test drive whether the clutch needs to be replaced and when a defect can be ruled out.

The linchpin for reliable power transmission between the engine and transmission is the friction lining on the clutch disc, which wears to a greater or lesser extent depending on the driving style. With every start-up, the clutch slips, which causes the lining to wear out over time. The compression springs, the clutch pressure plate and the releaser that ultimately moves the clutch also have to withstand a lot. Accordingly, the coupling parts can break and have to be replaced.

To change the clutch, the motor must be separated from the gearbox. Ideally, you drive the car onto a lifting platform or a pit. Since the gearbox is an important support for the engine, it must be ensured when removing the clutch that the engine has a firm hold. A crane or engine mount is invaluable for this. Furthermore, when reinstalling it, make sure that the clutch disc is exactly centered. Special tools are available in workshops to ensure this. When installing, it should also be taken into account that the manufacturer specifies tightening torques for many screws that must be adhered to. All in all, it makes sense to leave this demanding and time-consuming task to the professionals in a workshop. They have the necessary experience and equipment

Blue Slip Safety Checks

Blue Slip or Authorised Unregistered Vehicle Inspection report is a letter which you need to get from a Mechanic which states that an Unregistered Vehicle is safe as well as meets the design and identity standards. The purpose of Blue Slip is to state that the Vehicle is roadworthy and safe. All the unregistered vehicles need to get a Blue Slip inspection which includes various tests before proceeding for the registration. Our team at A to Z Automotive Services can assist you with Blue Slip Services in Newcastle.

Blue slips inspection covers checking the Vehicle identity and to ensure that the Vehicle parts are not stolen It also checks whether the Car meets Manufacturer’s standards. Along with this, it also involves checking the checking the car’s parts such as Brakes, Seatbelts, suspensions, fluids, lights, tyres, etc. It also checks if there are any leaks. Blue Slips inspection are more thorough, rigorous and detailed.

To get a Blue Slip completed you will need Proof of your Identity or Driver’s licence. Along with that you need Proof of Ownership/Proof that you bought the Car such as Certification of Registration or a Bill form the dealer or Notice of disposal from previous Car owner.

If you Car’s registration has expired for more than 3 months, you must get a Blue Slip Inspection done. If your Car has No number plate or previously written off then you can visit A to Z Automotive Services and get your Blue Slip inspection done. If there are any major changes in Car parts like Engine or you need to a Defect notice cleared, you can get a Blue Slip inspection done at our Car Garage in Newcastle.

Once the Blue slip inspection is done, you must register your Car before 42 days as the Blue Slip validity will no longer be valid after 42 days. Even after 42 days you haven’t done the Car registration, then you need to get another Blue Slip inspection done.

Roadside Assistance

We provide Roadside Assistance in Newcastle to take care of mishaps like flat batteries and locked-in keys. In the unlikely event that you experience any difficulties, we’ll get you back on the road as quickly as possible.

Tyre assistance:

We will replace a flat or damaged tyre with the spare or provide a tow to the nearest service facility (replacement tyre costs are an additional charge unless you have also purchased a package with zero excess reduction on vehicle and tyre damage).

Lock out Service:

We’ll help you gain entry when keys are locked inside the vehicle.

Flat battery:

If your vehicle experiences battery failure, we will give you a jump start.

Fuel delivery:

If you run out of fuel, we will deliver fuel to your location to get you on your way (fuel charges will apply).

What if I have an accident?

Call our breakdown assistance number 0432-553-905. Remember not to leave the vehicle without making sure it is secure. If necessary, immediately contact the police in case of third party liability and/or the emergency services if anyone is injured.

Tyre Change Service

Does your car need a wheel change? Then it’s best to visit our workshop. Get advice from our Mechanics and get your tyre change done. Here you can find out what is important when fitting tires. So that you are safe on the move – all year round.

When changing tires , the old car tire is removed from the steel or aluminum rim and a new tire is fitted. The professionals in the workshop pull the tires onto the rim, balance the wheels and assemble them. They also measure the tread depth. Therefore, the cost of tire fitting is usually higher than the cost of changing a wheel.

Wrong Fuel Rescue And Recovery

A misfuelling generally has bad consequences. At least the engine stops, and in modern diesel vehicles, the sensitive injection system can also suffer costly damage. In principle, the following applies: the moment you notice your mistake, stop the refueling process immediately. Do not start the engine afterwards and also switch off the ignition! In modern cars, the sensitive fuel pump of the injection system is often activated as soon as the vehicle door is opened – at the latest when the ignition is switched on. In any case, you should therefore read the operating instructions to find out which specific steps are to be taken with your vehicle.

In which case the tank has to be pumped empty and when it is sufficient to fill the tank with the correct fuel and to drive carefully.

This might have an aggressive effect on pipes and hoses, this can lead to expensive damage. In addition to cleaning the tank, fuel pumps, lines and filters may also require attention. The same then applies to injection nozzles or injection injectors. Depending on the manufacturer and model, the recommendations after a misfuelling are somewhat different.

Please call us for further assistance.