As the festive season approaches, it's essential to ensure your car is in top shape for the holidays. Whether you're planning a road trip to visit family or heading to your favourite holiday destination, a well-maintained vehicle is crucial for a safe and smooth journey. In Armadale, drivers know that regular car servicing is the key to keeping their vehicles ready for the challenges of holiday driving.

Getting Your Car Ready for the Christmas Holidays in Armadale

Here’s why getting your car serviced at Armadale Automotive should be at the top of your holiday checklist...

Regular car servicing is vital not only to maintain the performance of your vehicle but also to ensure its safety on the road. With the increased traffic and longer travel distances during the Christmas holidays, the last thing you need is a car breakdown. Regular maintenance helps to identify potential issues before they become major problems, providing peace of mind when you hit the road.

At Armadale Automotive in Armadale, our team of skilled technicians performs a comprehensive range of services to keep your vehicle in prime condition:

Key Servicing Tasks for Holiday Readiness

1. Oil and Filter Change: 
Fresh oil and a clean filter ensure that your engine runs smoothly and efficiently. This simple step can prevent unnecessary engine wear and improve fuel efficiency, crucial for long-distance travel.

2. Brake Inspection:
 Properly functioning brakes are non-negotiable for safe driving, especially in busy holiday traffic. We check your brake pads, rotors, and fluid to ensure maximum stopping power.

3. Tyre Check and Rotation: 
Tyres are your car's only contact with the road, making their condition critical. Our technicians check tyre tread, pressure, and perform rotation if needed to ensure even wear and optimal handling.

4. Battery Test: 
Cold weather and extended travel can take a toll on your car battery. A battery test ensures you won't be left stranded with a dead battery during your holiday travels.

5. Air Conditioning and Heating: 
A well-functioning climate control system not only keeps you comfortable but also aids in defogging windows, improving visibility during rainy or humid conditions.

6. Auto Electrical Systems: 
Our state-of-the-art diagnostics can quickly identify and fix any electrical issues, ensuring all systems are go for your trip.

7. Vehicle Inspection: 
A thorough inspection of your car’s key systems, including suspension, exhaust, and steering, can catch issues that might otherwise go unnoticed.

As the holiday season gets closer, many workshops, including Armadale Automotive, experience increased demand. It’s important to book your service well in advance to avoid the pre-Christmas rush. Remember, most workshops close during the holiday period, so early booking is the best way to ensure your car is ready when you need it most.

One of the greatest benefits of servicing your car at Armadale Automotive is the confidence that comes with a nationwide warranty. No matter where your holiday travels take you in Australia, you can trust that support is never far away.

Enjoy Peace of Mind with Nationwide Support

Getting your car ready for the Christmas holidays is not just about ensuring it runs smoothly; it’s about keeping you and your loved ones safe on the road. In Armadale, Armadale Automotive is here to help with all your car servicing needs. With experienced technicians, top-notch equipment, and a commitment to excellence, we ensure your vehicle is holiday-ready.

So, before the Christmas spirit takes over and the roads become bustling with holiday-goers, book your car service at Armadale Automotive. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing your car is in the best possible condition for the journey ahead...

Discover why regular car servicing at Armadale Automotive in Armadale is crucial for safe and stress-free Christmas travels. Book early to avoid the holiday rush…

Get ready for Christmas with regular car servicing

Ensure Your Car is Ready for the Christmas Holidays

At Armadale Automotive we provide expert brake pad replacement service using quality parts, covered by our Nationwide Warranty.

The brake indicator light coming on is one way of knowing your brakes need attention. If you notice unusual sounds such as squeaking, squealing or grinding noises when you brake, any vibration is evident under braking or the car is taking longer to stop than usual, it is probably a good idea to have a mechanic give your brake system the once over.

It is important to remember that brake noises are not only caused by normal wear and any unusual noises anywhere in your car should always be investigated by a qualified professional mechanic.

We can also perform inspection, repairs or replacement of many other brake components such as:

We offer a Free Vehicle Inspection Report with every car service. As part of our Vehicle Inspection Report we inspect the brake pads for wear and will tell you if they want replacing. We can also recommend the right pad for your driving style and conditions.

 When it comes to Brake Maintenance, you should never take a risk. If you're not sure if your brake maintenance is 100% - call a professional...Call Armadale Automotive in Armadale Today! After all - Just what is stopping you?

Some things are best left to the experts and this is one of them. You should never let anyone but a qualified professional like Armadale Automotive touch something as key to your safety as your braking system

Brake Pad Replacement in Armadale

Brake fluid transfers the pressure you put on the brake pedal through to the actual brakes.
Without the brake fluid your brakes quite simply would not work. As everyone knows - not having brakes is a huge problem! In fact even slightly affected brakes are very dangerous.


Brake fluid absorbs moisture very easily. Brake fluids are also subject to very high temperatures and so they are designed to have a high boiling point to stop them from boiling and evaporating- when brake fluid has accumulated too much moisture- this lowers its boiling point and it can boil off more easily causing low levels. Low levels of brake fluid affect your braking performance and could mean your car will fail to stop.
Brake Fluid that has absorbed too much moisture will also shorten the life of your braking system including damaging the callipers, wheel cylinders and anti-lock braking systems.

Why is brake fluid replacement necessary?

Your manufacturer's log book will advise how regularly your brake fluid should be changed or flushed, we recommend a drain and replacement every two years however it is wise to have it regularly checked by an expert at every service to make sure the levels are not reducing too fast (a sign of a leak) or that the moisture levels have not reached a point that could be damaging your system.

How often should I replace my brake fluid?

At Armadale Automotive we offer a full 65 Point Vehicle Inspection report, upon request, with every full car service which includes a written review of your brake fluid, master cylinder, front and back discs and pads, callipers and cylinders and more. This inspection helps to identify any issues in your vehicle which should be addressed and our mechanics will certainly advise you if they feel your vehicle might need a brake fluid replacement, or an out of schedule brake system service or repairs.

Do you check the brake fluids during a car service?

Without the brake fluid your brakes quite simply would not work.

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When it comes to brakes, you should never wait until brake repairs are necessary.  

Proper testing and routine checkups, such as our 65 Point Vehicle Inspection which we provide with all full car services, are important to ensure your vehicle's brake system is in top condition. Our expert team of technicians will be happy to advise you when they suspect that service or repair of your brake system is indicated to stop it becoming a bigger issue.

Brake services we perform at Armadale Automotive include:

Brake Disc/Rotor and Drum Resurfacing or Machining

If you recognise any symptoms that your car's braking system could possibly need service or repairs simply book online with us and have the brakes of your vehicle assessed through our Armadale workshop today.

When it comes to brakes, you should'nt wait until brake repairs are necessary, get tested regularly.  

Brake and Clutch Service in Armadale

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We advise that our workshop will be closed for the Christmas period from the close of business on Tuesday the 20th of December and reopening on Wednesday the 11th of January

We wish to advise that we will be closed for the Monarch's Birthday on the 25th of September. Apologies for any inconvenience.

We advise that our workshop will be closed for the Christmas period from the close of business on Friday 22nd of December and reopening on Monday the 15th of January

We wish to advise that we will be closed for the public holiday on the 4th of March. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Armadale Automotive (MRB4958) is your local car service mechanic in Armadale. As a family owned and operated business, we take great pride in offering our customers the very best in automotive care and we are committed to providing personalised and friendly service at all times. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, we participate in the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring our technicians are kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods. We have a wealth of experience in servicing all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. For reliable car maintenance, service & repairs in Armadale and the surrounding areas, please use our online booking form or give us a call.

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