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

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 Metcalfe Automotive Centre 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.

Brake fluid - what is it and why do I need it? 

Regarding brakes, you should not leave it to the point that brake repairs are actually required

Routine inspections like our 65 point vehicle report, which is carried out as part of all full car services carried out at Metcalfe Automotive Centre, are vital in confirming the brakes are performing as expected. Our expert mechanics can advise you if they suspect that repair or service of your vehicle's brakes are a wise move to avoid it becoming a larger problem.

Brake services we undertake at Metcalfe Automotive Centre include:

Brake Disc/Rotor And Drum Resurfacing or Machining

If you become aware of any warning signals that your vehicle's braking system could be overdue for a servicing book online and have your braking system inspected at our Northmead car service centre today.

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Brake maintenance service and repairs in Northmead

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 Metcalfe Automotive Centre 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 Northmead workshop today.

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

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We advise that our workshop will be closed for the Christmas period from the close of business on Thursday the 21st of December and reopening on Monday the 8th 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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