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mobile mechanic and workshop cairns
Serving Cairns for over 12 years
Still only $110 per hour!
Certificate3 in light vehicle automotive technology number NVR30100 CRICOS 02035F
Online Auto Parts
Do not deal with these people I have been onto them about a faulty thermostat since the 9th of may 2025 and at the time of posting this 22/05/2025 they are still dragging this out reluctant to do anything about the product they sell
Proper Air Conditioning use
In Cairns, inside vehicle temperature can reach 120 cel, most people jump into the hot car, turn on the A/C and drive away without giving...
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Mar 2, 20201 min read
Supercheap Auto ok with me
Supercheap over the years have picked up there act, before around 10 years ago I wouldn't buy supercheap products as they were cheap and...
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Oct 22, 20191 min read
keeping your cool
Thermostats act as a regulator to slow your cooling system flow down enough to allow coolant to cool sufficiently Thermostats usually...
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Jul 21, 20191 min read
Service Prices.......Confused?
I got some feedback with not stating my Service prices, there is a valid reason for this and much of the confusion is understanding what...
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Apr 12, 20193 min read
Thermostats
I thought I would give my veiwers the run down on Thermostats, what they do, how they work and the importance of cooling system service....
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Feb 28, 20192 min read
Timing Belts
The dreaded Timing Belt, it's changed every 100 000 K.M. or 5 Years, some brands are changed every 130 000 but that's a lot to ask for a...
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Nov 6, 20182 min read
buying second hand?
If you are in the market for a second hand vehicle, bear this in mind, although it may be sound mechanically, automotive electrics wear...
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Sep 4, 20182 min read
Upsell
We seem to live in an age now that everytime you buy something you are asked if you would like more, like when you go to MacDonalds to...
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Feb 6, 20182 min read
Short Vid on how to test a thermostat
Hello I've just done a vid on the corect way to test your thermostat, click on the link to see the vid. Please note: Heat the thermostat...
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Jan 16, 20181 min read
What is Service?
I've been around the Automotive Industry all my life, i know all the tricks of the gift of the gab, i never use them, ask any of my...
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Aug 10, 20172 min read
Servicing your car
Servicing your car shouldn't be taken lightly, there are many grades of oils available and choosing the wrong oil can be very costly,...
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Aug 1, 20174 min read
Diesel & Petrol Injection on car Service
Australia seems to get the less quality when it comes to fuels, our 'Premium Fuels' are other countries standard fuel/gas benzine diesel...
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Jul 18, 20172 min read
Check up
It makes sense to get a check up done on your car, if your services are out of date or, in a lot of cases únknown' then give your car a...
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Jun 28, 20171 min read
Brake Pad Change
My motto is a car can break down, in fact it's within any Mechanical nature for it to eventually fail but brakes MUST STOP. When you go...
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Jun 6, 20173 min read
Warranties explained in plain english
When you get your car repaired, even serviced you have a warranty on that part or filter that has been replaced.In most cases you will...
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May 29, 20174 min read
Workshop Vs Mobile compare savings
One of my customers owns a commodore vy 3.8, the water pump failed and she showed me an invoice of a workshop based mechanic to fit the...
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May 17, 20172 min read
Dealer used car warranties BEWARE
When someone buys a used car they look for peace of mind, but often that someone buys a car with a lot of extras that are not needed....
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May 10, 20172 min read
Off to the Cape?
Coming from Cairns, i see a lot of people doing the Cape trip, it's an amazing experience and i encourage everyone to do the trip and...
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Mar 29, 20171 min read
Beware of Rip off mechanics
This is in reference to a business in Cairns "Jap Motor and Carby Center" on Brown street Bungalow. My customer purchased a Jap engine...
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Feb 8, 20173 min read
Wheel Bearing Re-pack
I see a lot of wheel bearings worn before the due date, and in most cases the hub, where the bearing sits is full of grease, so tightly...
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Feb 5, 20172 min read
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