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

Your car's safety and roadworthiness is dependent on the “safety triangle,” consisting of the vehicle's ‘stopping, steering and stability' capabilities.

The suspension and shock absorbers are not just there to give you a smooth ride, they are integral for the correct operation of these three critical capabilities, therefore keeping you, your passengers and other road users safe. Regular servicing and maintenance can help to prevent problems, but if you notice anything amiss, contact us ASAP to get it checked out.

We are located in Northmead and serve customers in the surrounding areas as well.

Top Quality: As a part of the Repco Authorised Service Centre network all of the work we perform is backed by the Repco Authorised Service Nationwide Warranty.

The Right Parts: Our mechanics are kept up on all the latest parts thanks to Repco service bulletins. Additionally, we have access to the Repco spare parts network which means we can find you the right part at the right price.

The Best Team: Our mechanics are well versed in many different makes and models. From a fleet of vehicles to the family car, we are here for you.

An important part of keeping all aspects of your vehicle working properly is to stick to your regular Log Book servicing schedule. However, if you notice any of the following symptoms you should get your vehicle checked out as soon as possible;

Nose diving and swerving - bonnet dips when braking or slowing down

Car rocks and rolls over bumps and doesn't hug bends when cornering

Our suspension and shock absorber services include inspection, diagnosis, repairs and replacements so we'll have your car fixed and back on the road time. Don't delay, book today.

Some of your suspension & shock absorber's important parts include

Springs - Springs are designed to absorb energy and there are several different types including leaf, coil, torsion bar or air assisted springs. The springs on different types of cars will be set up to different levels. Luxury cars, for example, may have soft springs to produce a smoother ride but this results in more body movement when the car brakes and corners. Sports cars, on the other hand, tend to have tighter springs which allow for more aggressive driving, including around corners, but also mean a less smooth ride.

Shock absorbers - these dissipate the energy absorbed by the springs. The car would not work properly without the shock absorbers because the springs would cause it to bounce up and down when you go over a bump rather than absorb that bump.

Strut - this is a shock absorber mounted inside a coil spring. Struts do the job of the springs and shock absorbers plus provide additional structural support for the suspension system.

Anti-sway bar - spans the width of the axle and joins the two sides of the suspension together to provide stability to the car while it is moving.

For high quality Suspension & Shock Absorber Services at a competitive price, contact us using the links below. We are located at 4 Boundary Road and service many customers in Northmead and the surrounding areas.

Get more useful information in Repco's Shock Absorbers Auto Facts Video

Suspension and Shock absorber servicing in Northmead

Wheel Bearings are the means by which axles and wheels are supported and able to turn freely, with minimum friction and whilst simultaneously carrying the entire weight of the vehicle.

They are therefore a critical element of your car's drivetrain and a Wheel bearing failure can be catastrophic, as it will usually result in the axle or wheel collapsing and detaching from the car. Because wheel bearings are usually hidden, it is often a forgotten component in the vehicle, so proper maintenance and regular inspection is important.

If you are unaware of any unusual noises or symptoms, be sure to alert the team at Metcalfe Automotive Centre in Northmead so they can investigate thoroughly.

Why work with Metcalfe Automotive Centre:

Peace of mind: Not only are we a Repco Authorised Service Centre, but we have a combined 20 years of experience on our team. From large jobs to small, you know you are in good hands with our mechanics.

Ongoing Training: As part of the Repco family, our mechanics are offered training seminars and received service bulletins about the latest diagnostic equipment and vehicle upgrades.

Friendly Service: We are not just a shop, but a locally owned and operated community of mechanics who are looking out for our neighbours.

Repacking and adjustment of wheel bearings (where applicable)

Wheel bearing failure: symptoms and causes

The wheels on your vehicle need to operate in a smooth manner, regardless of surfaces and speeds. When there is damage to the wheel bearings, the drive is no longer smooth as friction will build up. This friction can then break down the wheel bearings and cause wear and tear on the axle.

Metcalfe Automotive Centre can give you peace of mind by advising you what is causing the loud noise or vibration in your vehicle. It may be time to come in and see our mechanics if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:

Damaged or leaking seal on the wheel bearings

For wheel bearing replacements and routine maintenance in and around Northmead contact our team at Metcalfe Automotive Centre.

Wheel bearing service and repairs in Northmead

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.

Get more information about Brake Services from Repco Authorised Service Here.

Find a Brake Service in Northmead NSW. For immediately superior braking performance insist on next generation Repco RCT pads and a nationwide warranty …

Brake maintenance service and repairs in Northmead

We can combine our fully qualified expertise and knowledge with our local understanding of the driving conditions in Northmead to not only make sure your wheels are aligned correctly, but to confirm there are no underlying issues with the technologies behind the wheel that keep you safe on the roads.

The performance of safety systems such as traction, stability control, and  ABS braking systems depend largely on how well the suspension performs, which also depends on how well the wheels are aligned, which then has a direct bearing on how the suspension copes with cornering and braking forces, as well as with sudden steering inputs - phew, that's a long line of follow on effects! But that's why it's important to always have a fully qualified workshop perform your Wheel Alignment. 

Having an alignment procedure done at Metcalfe Automotive Centre means knowing that the root cause of the original wheel alignment problem can be corrected professionally by suitably qualified technicians. Book in today!

Metcalfe Automotive Centre can combine our fully qualified expertise and knowledge with our understanding of local driving conditions to not only make sure your wheels are aligned correctly, but to confirm there are no underlying issues with the technologies behind the wheel that keep you safe on the roads...

Wheel Alignment in Northmead

Wheel Alignment

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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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Wheel Alignment

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