As the cooler months draw in, ensuring your vehicle is prepped for winter and wet weather driving becomes not just a matter of convenience but a necessity for safety. 

From decreased visibility to slippery roads, the challenges of driving in such conditions demand that your vehicle is in top shape. At Metcalfe Automotive Centre, we understand the importance of thorough car safety checks and maintenance. 

The lifeblood of your vehicle, fluids, need special attention during the winter. This includes ensuring your engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and windshield washer fluid are all at optimal levels and suitable for lower temperatures. The right type of fluids will prevent freezing and ensure that your car operates smoothly.

Visibility is paramount in adverse weather conditions. Wiper blades that are in good condition can be the difference between seeing and guessing in the middle of a downpour or a snowstorm. Have your wipers checked and replaced if they are worn out to maintain clear visibility.

The heating system in your car is not just for comfort; it’s vital for defrosting and demisting your windscreen and windows for clear visibility. Ensure your car's heating system is efficiently working, which also implies checking the defroster and ensuring your cabin air filters are clean and free from obstruction.

Tyres are your car's only contact with the road, making their condition critical for safe driving. In wet or snowy conditions, the tread depth becomes even more crucial as it aids in dispersing water and preventing aquaplaning. Check your tyres for proper inflation, uneven wear, and sufficient tread depth. Winter tyres or all-season tyres are recommended for improved traction and safety.

Wet and icy roads can significantly increase stopping distances. Ensuring your brake system is functioning optimally is crucial to avoid accidents. This includes checking brake pads, rotors, fluid, and the overall brake system to ensure they are in top condition.

At Metcalfe Automotive Centre, we pride ourselves on our comprehensive car safety checks, servicing, and repairs. Our expert team is here to ensure your vehicle is prepared for the rigors of winter and wet weather driving, offering peace of mind on every journey. 

Given the increase in demand as the seasons change, we advise booking your service as early as possible—we are booked up to 2 weeks in advance, highlighting our trusted service within the Northmead community.

Remember, prevention is always better than cure. Taking proactive steps to ensure your car is winter-ready not only safeguards your safety but can also prevent costly repairs down the line. Contact Metcalfe Automotive Centre today to schedule your car safety check and get ready to tackle winter and wet weather driving with confidence.

As the cooler months draw in, ensuring your vehicle is prepped for winter and wet weather driving becomes not just a matter of convenience but a necessity for safety.

Get Your Car Winter Ready with Metcalfe Automotive Centre in Northmead

Get Your Car Winter Ready with Metcalfe Automotive Centre

As your local Mechanic in Northmead, Metcalfe Automotive Centre take great pride in offering our clients the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs

Metcalfe Automotive Centre (MVRL47697) 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 drives and diesel vehicles. 

Metcalfe Automotive Centre care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation to reliably and responsibly conduct automotive air conditioning service (AU25288). ARC Approved Car Air Conditioning Servicing reduces Fuel Costs and protects your health. 

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 rest assured... your car is in safe hands.

For friendly service from a trusted independent, you can rely on the team at Metcalfe Automotive Centre

As your local Mechanic in Northmead, Metcalfe Automotive Centre take great pride in offering our clients the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs. (MVRL47697)

Automotive Servicing and Repairs in Northmead

Safety Checks, pink slips and E-safety checks. 

In NSW safety certificates used to be referred to as pink slips because that's what colour paper they were printed on - since July 2008 drivers in New South Wales can now get paperless e-safety checks. This means we can send your e-safety report (formally pink slip) electronically straight to the transport authority, allowing you to register your vehicle online without having to physically take your certificate to an RTA office.

How do I know if I need a pink slip or safety inspection?

In NSW you will be notified if your vehicle requires a safety inspection on the cars registration renewal notice that you receive from the RTA in the mail. Generally a safety inspection is required in NSW if the vehicle is more than five years old or if it was previously registered in another state or territory. There are different types of inspections according to vehicle weights or if it is powered by LPG.

Metcalfe Automotive Centre is authorised to perform safety inspections on:

Cars and light commercial vehicles up to 5 tonnes tare weight except vehicles fitted with power-operated brakes. 

Light trailers and caravans up to 2 tonnes gross trailer mass (GTM) except those fitted with breakaway brakes.

Motorcycles - including motorcycles with a side-car. 

For more information about our Safety Inspections or if you need a 'pink slip' please call us today.

For more information about our Safety Inspections or if you need a 'pink slip' please call us today...

Safety Checks, pink slips and E-safety checks in Northmead

At Metcalfe Automotive Centre in Northmead we provide Log Book Service that protects your statutory warranty for a wide range of makes and models including:

Metcalfe Automotive Centre can also perform fleet servicing for your business right here in Northmead backed by the Repco Nationwide Warranty.

Worried about your your manufacturers warranty?

 You shouldn't be. As a vehicle owner you are provided the right to name who administers your log book service without worrying about losing your right to a statutory warranty. You don't have to travel across town to get to a dealership or pay inflated prices. Find out more about your rights on our New Car Service page.

You have the right to choose a mechanic for car service. Simply book a service for your car or contact Metcalfe Automotive Centre, tell us about your car and your last service and we can give you a quote today.

Makes & Models we service, Log book service in Northmead

Log book service in Northmead

Metcalfe Automotive Centre can conduct a vehicle Inspection with your next car service and provide you with a free Vehicle Condition report. 

Mention this web page when you book your car for any service, and we will happily provide you with a fully itemised written report.

During this visual inspection (carried out by a qualified mechanic) we will check 65 important areas of your car.
The Vehicle Condition Report can alert you to any issues before they impact you or your family and before they cost you extra time and money.

The Repco Auto-Tech trained mechanics at Metcalfe Automotive Centre are fully qualified to advise you on every aspect of car service and repair, across all makes and models of vehicles.
The Repco Authorised Service 65 point Vehicle Condition Report offers you additional peace of mind.

Book a car service in Northmead with Metcalfe Automotive Centre to ensure you are inspected and protected, because safety matters.

Ask about a 65 Point Vehicle Inspection Report with your next car service.

Metcalfe Automotive Centre in Northmead can conduct a vehicle condition inspection to assess the condition of most motor vehicles and provide you with a Vehicle Condition Report.                     

Whether you are purchasing a used car, embarking on a long trip, or just trying to decide whether to keep or sell your car, our Vehicle Condition Report will help give you the information you need to make a decision*.                     

The Vehicle Condition Report covers a wide number of critical areas of the vehicle. The report can be carried out on all passenger, 4WD and light commercial vehicles. To help give you peace of mind, our Vehicle Condition Report offers you a thorough understanding of common issues that can arise.                      

An itemised condition* report performed by qualified  technicians

Testing is completely independent of car dealers

*Important. There are certain items that cannot be checked without complete dismantling of components which are not covered in this report.                             Please call Metcalfe Automotive Centre if you have a specific concern you’d like addressed.                         

The Vehicle Condition Inspection goes deeper than a roadworthy inspection.

150 Point Vehicle Inspection Report in Northmead

Vehicle Condition Report

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We advise that our workshop will be closed for the Christmas period from the close of business on Friday the 20th of December and reopening on Monday the 6th of January

We wish to advise that we will be closed for the public holiday on the 2nd of October. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Metcalfe Automotive Centre (LIC# MVRL47697) take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. 
		
Conveniently located in Northmead, 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. 
		
Metcalfe Automotive Centre 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.

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A Vehicle Condition Report provides:

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