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

The constant velocity joint, or CV joint, connects your transmission to your wheels.

When working properly this part ensures a smooth and constant rotation of the wheels while you are turning corners, ensuring a comfortable and safe ride.

If there are issues such as a cracked or torn boot or not enough high pressure grease, then the CV joint can fail. Symptoms include poor handling around corners, vibrating or an audible clicking sound whilst cornering.

Contact us at the first sign of trouble because repairing a torn boot and refilling the grease is a relatively cheap and easy procedure but if you leave it you could end up with a failed joint which needs to be replaced. We are located in Northmead and serve many customers in the surrounding areas as well.

Exceptional Care: As a part of the Repco Authorised Service network of mechanics we have all the latest diagnostic equipment to keep your car running at optimal performance

Peace of Mind: We offer the peace of mind which comes from the Repco Authorised Service Nationwide Warranty along with the friendly service which comes from dealing with a neighbourhood shop

Education: Not only are our mechanics attending ongoing seminars and checking service bulletins, but they are always available to help our clients learn more about what is going on with their car

High Pressure Grease re­filling (this goes in the boot)

Clicking sound when turning which may be caused from a loss of the high pressure grease due to a cracked boot.

Growling when the vehicle is in motion due to a broken or loose CV joint.

Vibrations when accelerating due to a worn joint.

For a high quality CV Joint & Boot Service at a competitive price, contact us or book online. We are located at 4 Boundary Road and service many customers in Northmead and the surrounding areas.

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Premium petrol is always best right? Wrong!

Tired of watching the bowser click over? Did you know by choosing the right fuel for your car you can save money and possibly extend the life of your car?

Petrol is rated using the Research Octane Number or RON such as 91, 95, 98, 100 or even 103. The RON number ranks the fuels resistance to ‘pre-ignition' or firing before it should due to heat from the engine.

Is a higher grade fuel better for my car?

Low-grade fuel doesn't mean low quality - the grade defines how much heat and pressure the petrol can resist before it detonates. The higher the number, the more compression the fuel can withstand before detonating.

Why does it matter what grade of fuel I use?

Engines work by getting power from an explosion of fuel and air ignited by a spark plug. If the ignition happens before the spark plug fires it creates a condition called “knock,” which can damage a motor and reduce power.

Knocking is the sound made as the mix of fuel and air is detonating too early rather than burning smoothly for fuel - which means you aren't getting the very best from your car...

How do I know what grade of petrol to use in my car?

To find out the best fuel for your car, read your car's manual or check the label on the inside of the fuel filler door. Usually if you have a vehicle with a turbocharged or high performance engine then you will need a higher octane fuel.

Remember, putting premium petrol in a car that doesn't actually need it does not make your car faster or perform better, it will just drain your bank account that much faster!

If your car is making any kind of knocking noise you should contact Metcalfe Automotive Centre in Northmead today.

Choosing the right fuel with Metcalfe Automotive Centre

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 Metcalfe Automotive Centre, your trusted local mechanic in Northmead.

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

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 Metcalfe Automotive Centre are fully qualified to service diesel SUV, AWD, 4WD and Passenger diesel vehicles. Contact us today.

Call Metcalfe Automotive Centre 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 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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