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

Differential bushings could be the issue if they are aged, worn or cracked.  They control movement in the joints, absorb road bumps and reduce vibrations and noise while driving or reversing. These are one of many automotive issue we can handle at Armadale Automotive, your trusted local mechanic in Armadale.

It is fair to say that the Ford Territory and Falcon are two of the most popular vehicles on Australian roads. Both of these models are prone to high rates of wear in some rear suspension components, such as the rear differential bushing. This is particularly apparent on vehicles that have travelled high kilometres, have high horsepower or vehicles towing loads regularly.

A tell-tale sign that this bushing is no longer performing as intended is hearing a clunking noise or feeling a jolt under acceleration or when shifting gears from drive to reverse. The primary function of the rear differential bushing is to provide a smooth and quiet transfer of power from the engine to the rear wheels of your vehicle under acceleration.

Should this issue go unresolved it may result in excessive wear on surrounding drive train and suspension components so it is wise and economical to act swiftly should you be experiencing any of these symptoms.

Your local Repco Authorised Service Centre Armadale Automotive in Armadale is experienced in diagnosing and fixing this problem. We can replace your worn rubber differential bushing with a highly durable Nolathane differential bushing specifically designed and manufactured to address this problem and return your vehicle back to its optimum performance.

So, if “clunking” goes with your Territory or Falcon, contact the team at Armadale Automotive today.

It is fair to say that the Ford Territory and Falcon are two of the most popular vehicles on Australian roads. Both of these models are prone to high rates of wear in some rear suspension components, such as the rear differential bushing.

At Armadale Automotive in  Armadale we believe the transmission is an important part of your vehicle.

Without the transmission, your vehicle would not be able to move between gears. The transmission fluid allows you to do this smoothly and also protects the working parts inside your transmission. The transmission fluid doesn't diminish through use. Yet the level should still be checked periodically because if there is a leak, or the fluid level is low, it will harm the internal parts of your transmission.

Transmission fluid can become dirty over time with metal shavings and other particles which will shorten the life of your transmission. Replacing a transmission is a costly exercise and so checking the fluid and replacing it when necessary is a good investment in the long run.

At Armadale Automotive we provide a full 65 Point Vehicle Condition Report upon request with every full car service - This includes a check of your transmission fluid and we will advise you if we think your fluid needs to be replaced or if a transmission service might be needed.

Call Armadale Automotive for all your diesel 4WD and diesel passenger vehicle repairs, inspections and services. We are conveniently located in Armadale.

A diesel engine can be more efficient, better for the environment and cheaper to run than its petrol-powered counterpart. However, it still needs regular servicing to keep it running at an ultimate level and to help make sure nothing goes wrong. 

Our technicians at Armadale Automotive are fully qualified to service diesel SUV, AWD, 4WD and Passenger diesel vehicles. Contact us today.

Call Armadale Automotive for all your diesel 4WD and diesel passenger vehicle repairs, inspections and services.

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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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