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Affordable Mechanics Epping take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. 

Conveniently located in Epping, the business is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring their technicians are kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods. 

Affordable Mechanics Epping have a wealth of experience in servicing all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. As a Repco Authorised Service Centre, they have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care.

Get a car ready for Easter travel in Epping with regular servicing As Easter approaches, many families begin planning their holiday getaways, whether it be a long road trip or a series of short drives around Epping. While Easter may still be a little while away, it’s never too early to start thinking about the condition of your vehicle. Scheduling regular car service is crucial for ensuring that your car is ready for any adventure, be it long holiday trips or everyday commutes. Regular servicing of your vehicle is not just a recommendation—it’s a necessity. When you take your car in for regular maintenance, you are safeguarding its health and longevity. The technicians at Affordable Mechanics Epping in Epping are highly trained and up to date with the latest automotive repair techniques, ensuring that your car is in the best possible hands. From oil changes to brake inspections, regular servicing helps identify potential issues before they become significant problems, saving you time and money in the long run. Getting your vehicle serviced before the Easter rush is a smart move. As the holiday season draws nearer, many mechanical workshops experience a surge in bookings, making it challenging to find available service slots. By planning ahead and booking your car’s service at Affordable Mechanics Epping in advance, you can avoid the stress and potential delays associated with last-minute repairs. So, what exactly does a regular service involve, and how does it help your car? At Affordable Mechanics Epping in Epping, a comprehensive service includes checking and changing the oil, inspecting brakes, testing the battery, and ensuring the air conditioning is functioning efficiently. Technicians also examine the tyres for wear and tear, ensuring they are inflated to the correct pressure, which is essential for safe and fuel-efficient driving. We can arrange Air Conditioning service with a licenced technician where required. All these tasks contribute to the safety and reliability of your vehicle, especially when embarking on long trips during the Easter holiday. Additionally, regular servicing at Affordable Mechanics Epping ensures that your vehicle is performing optimally. A well-maintained car uses less fuel, runs more smoothly, and is less likely to break down unexpectedly. This is particularly important if you are planning a road trip with your family, where reliability and safety are paramount. When considering where to have your car serviced in Epping, Affordable Mechanics Epping stands out as the go-to option. As a trusted independent service centre, they are committed to providing the highest quality care for your vehicle. Their friendly and knowledgeable team is dedicated to ensuring your car is ready for whatever your Easter plans entail. Getting your car serviced regularly is essential for ensuring its safety and reliability, especially before the Easter holiday rush. By booking your service at Affordable Mechanics Epping in Epping, you can rest assured that your vehicle is in expert hands. Whether you're heading out on a long road trip or just driving around town, regular maintenance will help you enjoy your travels without any worries. So, don't wait until the last minute—schedule your car's service today and ensure a smooth and enjoyable Easter holiday...

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As your local Mechanic in Epping, VIC, Affordable Mechanics Epping take great pride in offering our clients the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs. Conveniently located in Epping, Affordable Mechanics Epping specialise in car servicing for all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. Our fully qualified log book servicing ensures your car is in safe hands, and we provide quality car service and repairs on all models, including four wheel drive and diesel vehicles.  Affordable Mechanics Epping can arrange all your automotive air conditioning service needs through a Licensed Mobile Technician who has the skills and knowledge to correctly undertake service and repairs of refrigerated air conditioning to minimise environmental impact. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, we have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care. Our Business is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring each mechanic is kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods. So, wherever you go, you can rely on the experience and knowledge of Affordable Mechanics Epping and Repco Authorised Service. For friendly service from a trusted independent, you can rely on the team at Affordable Mechanics Epping, call us today to book in for a service or repair.

As your local Mechanic Affordable Mechanics Epping take great pride in offering our clients the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs.

Car Service and Mechanical Repairs in Epping, VIC

Keep your cool, without global warming. A proactive car air conditioning approach to protecting our environment.  As Australia begins phasing down HFC use (from January 2018), many new vehicle manufacturers may be switching to new air conditioning systems using the more environmentally friendly refrigerant R-1234yf, instead of R-134a. The benefits of using R-1234yf "Twelve Thirty Four", as R-1234yf is sometimes known, is an HFO type refrigerant delivering high performance, resulting in a more efficient air-conditioning system, fewer emissions and reduced fuel consumption. Hydrofluoroolefins (HFO's) have a double carbon bond meaning they trap less heat in the atmosphere than Hydrofluorocarbons (HFC's) and break down faster. Importantly, R-1234yf systems are specifically engineered to prevent refrigerant leakage and loss, including into the interior of the vehicle. The leakage of refrigerants contributes considerably to greenhouse gases. Why the switch? Older type refrigerants accumulate in the upper atmosphere as greenhouse gases and contribute significantly to Global Warming for a considerable time. In the mid-'90s, the old R-12 (or Freon), which takes a long time to break down into a non-greenhouse gas, was replaced with R134a, which breaks down much quicker. R-1234yf takes that improvement to the next level, breaking down in less than half the time of R-134a (and a fraction of the time R-12 can take). R-134a will remain in use for some time and a licensed mechanic can still service R-134a air con systems, but new vehicles will likely use the new systems with R-1234yf. Some already are. Irrespective of what type of refrigerant your car air conditioner uses, a car service workshop undertaking air conditioner service must have the right knowledge and equipment to handle these gases responsibly. You should always take your car to a mechanic with the skills and specialist equipment to undertake air conditioning service safely and correctly.

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Trust, experience & knowledge ... You can rely on your Local and Independent Repco Authorised Service centre, Affordable Mechanics Epping to service and repair your vehicle. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, Affordable Mechanics Epping use quality parts and lubricants and employ state of the art diagnostic equipment and repair methods. What’s more, our fully qualified technicians have access to the latest service information, bulletins and training through the Australia wide Repco Auto Tech program. We provide a full range of automotive services right here in Epping and surrounding areas, all backed by our Repco Authorised Service Nationwide Warranty and fully supported at over 500 Service Centres right across Australia. So rest assured - your car is in safe hands.

As a Repco Authorised Service centre, we use quality parts and lubricants and employ state of the art diagnostic equipment and repair methods.

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Modern radiator coolants not only protect your car from overheating, or the fluid from freezing, they also protect the radiator system from corrosion. Affordable Mechanics Epping in Epping are very knowledgeable and experienced in looking after these systems.  It is recommended that you exchange your radiator coolant fluid every two years or 40,000 km's whichever comes first. However the size of the engine, the climate in your area, the age of your current coolant, and the total miles that have been driven can all affect the need to replace the coolant in your radiator. Knowing when to replenish your radiator fluid isn't always easy - obviously, when it has gone a dirty brown colour it's a sign it probably needs to be flushed and replaced - however even fresh-looking coolant could have lost its corrosion protection properties and without measuring its reserve alkalinity there's no signal that it is no longer protecting your vehicle components, and it could even be doing more damage than good. Maintaining good coolant means your radiator system will be much better protected from corrosion and will have a longer life span, it will help prevent you from having to replace expensive engine components. At Affordable Mechanics Epping in Epping at your request, we will perform a full 65 Point Vehicle Inspection report for free as part of any minor, major or log book service. Part of this inspection includes checking the level and condition of coolant in your system and the written report will advise you if we feel a radiator flush, fluid replacement or any repairs are required to maintain the performance of your vehicle.

Even if it looks clean, your coolant still might need replacing!

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Faulty and low charge batteries are to be avoided. Don't wait till you're stranded somewhere on the side of the road, hoping for a jump start. It is easy to have your car, bike, truck battery tested or charged up at Affordable Mechanics Epping in Epping.  Often issues occur because we have all reduced how much we drive or decided to only rely on one car (as petrol prices skyrocket!) and have left the other in the garage. But did you know that batteries can still discharge even when your car isn't in use? - ask Affordable Mechanics Epping about a battery test today!  Our technicians do a battery load test as part of the 65 Point Vehicle Inspection Report that comes free with every car service. If you have concerns, we can do a stand-alone battery test and inspection right here in Epping. Car Battery FAQ How do I know if my battery is getting flat or low? The most obvious sign of a flat battery is when your car won't start, but modern motor vehicles can show symptoms like non-essential functions not operating correctly - things like idle stop-start function not working, or the car's air-conditioning not working effectively.
Other signs you might need a new car battery include: Vehicle is slow to start Engine won't start Dash Lights work, but engine won't start Constantly needing a jump start Film or corrosion on the battery Cracked swollen or leaky battery Rotten egg smell under the hood Do I need a new car battery? The most obvious sign of a flat battery is when your car won't start. Modern motor vehicles can show symptoms like the idle stop-start not working or the car's air-conditioning not working to full capacity.

Other signs include cracked, dirty or leaky batteries, a rotten egg smell under the hood of your car, or regularly needing a jump start or recharge. The best way to know if you need a new battery is to get a car battery test at {{{businessName}}} Does a flat battery use more fuel? Yes! When your car battery is running flat, the alternator works harder to recharge the battery. This added load on the engine means it burns more fuel. Where can I buy a new car battery? Come in and see us! As a Repco Authorised Service Centre, {{{businessName}}} have access to the highest quality batteries to suit most vehicles. Who can test my car battery? {{{businessName}}} can do a battery load test. Phone us or visit the workshop today. Why choose {{{businessName}}} for a battery test? If you have concerns about your vehicle's performance, it is wise to get your battery tested at a full-service workshop like {{{businessName}}} rather than at a parts store. That's because we take into consideration the whole vehicle and can diagnose any deeper issues. There is nothing worse than replacing your car battery only to find the problem actually lies elsewhere… except maybe being told your battery test is fine with no explanation for your ongoing issues! Can my car battery be recharged? Yes, in fact the battery is being recharged by the alternator in your car whenever the engine is running. Sometimes this fix isn't enough, and your battery requires an external recharge. It's best to ask the professionals like our team at {{{businessName}}} about this, as you could void the battery warranty by recharging it yourself. Sometimes external recharging is not the best option because every battery eventually reaches a point in its life where replacement is the only answer to avoid unexpected breakdowns. Can I fit my battery myself? The short answer is yes...But! Modern vehicles are “computers on wheels”, so if you decide to DIY you must follow proper installation procedures to avoid damaging the ECM (Engine Control Module) and TCM (Transmission Control Module). Plus, if the battery gets incorrectly installed, items like the radio, the navigation system and security codes may need to be professionally reset. Talk to {{{businessName}}} today. We can recommend the right battery for your needs and install it for you. 

Ever replaced your battery only to find your car problem wasn't fixed? Don't be left feeling flat, get your battery tested at a full service workshop.

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Car Service and Mechanical Repairs in Epping, VIC

There's a new gas in town

Affordable Mechanics Epping - Our expertise & knowledge

Radiator Coolant

Car Battery Testing and FAQ