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

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

Your electronic fuel injection (EFI) system is designed to rapidly deliver fuel to the engine in a highly efficient manner, helping your vehicle to run smoothly, at peak performance and using the minimum amount of fuel.

Symptoms of an EFI problem include the smell of fuel in the car, idling roughly, problems with starting and frequent stalling.

If you suspect you have a problem, bring your vehicle in for a no obligation inspection before it gets any worse. We are located in Northmead and also serve customers from the surrounding areas.

Exceptional Care: As a part of the Repco Authorised Service network of mechanics we have all the latest diagnostic training and technical equipment to keep your cars EFI system running at optimal performance

Peace of Mind: We offer the peace of mind which comes from The Repco Nationwide Warranty, which covers quality Repco parts and labour. and is supported at over 500 Repco Authorised Service Dealers Australia wide.

Education: Not only do our mechanics have access to a vast library of diagnostic information and service bulletins, but they are always available if required to help our clients learn more about what is going on with their car

Our various EFI services include items such as;

Cleaning your Throttle valve, fuel filter and fuel injector

How we diagnose and fix problems with your EFI;

We use special computer Diagnostic equipment to test your car's ECU (electronic control unit). The ECU is basically a central computer which controls (amongst other things) the fuel injection process by taking information from the many sensors spread throughout the vehicle and making “decisions” based on pre-programmed inputs. The ECU can ‘self-diagnose' faults and send out a special fault code which our diagnostic scan equipment is able to extract and interpret.

Quite often, the ECU is being given ‘wrong' information by faulty sensors or other environmental factors and this is when we have to call upon our expert knowledge and advanced diagnostic training to correctly identify the problem.

Electronic probe testing and visual inspections can be made of your car's sensors, throttle valve, fuel filter, fuel pump and fuel injectors to make sure they are working correctly

Any leaks must be located and fixed without delay - Air leaks will seriously affect performance and fuel economy and can cause severe damage to engine components and quite obviously we don't want fuel leaking out anywhere!

Over time, Fuel lines, filters and valves can become clogged with contaminants or tank sediments so they'll need to be cleaned or replaced. Where necessary components can be unclogged using special flushing compounds.

If any sensors or the lines connecting them to the ECU are damaged they'll need to be fixed or replaced. While your car technically might be able to function without some of these sensors, they all keep track of information that is vital to the efficiency, performance and safety of your vehicle so your ECU will usually not let you run the vehicle until they are fixed and it will often send the vehicle into a state of basic operation known as ‘limp mode'

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

Electronic fuel injection (EFI) Service and Repairs in Northmead

Maximise your fuel efficiency with an EFI Service at Metcalfe Automotive Centre

An EFI service consists of testing and repairing the various components of the system as well as cleaning the throttle valve, fuel filter, fuel pump, and fuel injectors. An important component is the engine control unit (ECU), which regulates the fuel injection process based on the information provided to it by sensors. An EFI service may be required if there are problems with the sensors or their connections to the ECU. 

 For Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) service in the Northmead area, bring your car into Metcalfe Automotive Centre. We provide high quality EFI servicing and can help you sort out many fuel and electronic fuel injector related problems. Use our handy booking form below or call us today. 

Fuel filters and fuel injection cleaners are essential to the health of a fuel injector. Metcalfe Automotive Centre

Electronic Fuel Injection EFI Service and Repairs in Northmead

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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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