Honest, no-nonsense advice from qualified mobile mechanics. The guides we\'d give a mate who asked.
Battery & Electrical
Most drivers blame winter for dead batteries - but in Perth, it's the summer heat that does the real damage. Here's what's happening inside your battery, the warning signs, and how to stop being stranded.
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Air Conditioning
A car AC that's blowing warm isn't just uncomfortable in Perth - it's dangerous in 40°C heat. Here are the four most common causes, what they'll cost to fix, and how a regas actually works.
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Engine
An overheating engine in Perth's 40°C summer can destroy your engine in minutes. Here's how to spot the warning signs, what to do on the roadside, and why most overheating is preventable.
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Servicing
The oil change interval printed in your logbook might be wrong for Perth driving conditions. Here's what to actually do, why short trips are worse than long ones, and how oil goes from clean to sludge.
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Tyres & Wheels
A blowout on the Kwinana Freeway at 110 km/h is the last thing you want. Perth's scorching asphalt pushes tyre pressures 4-6 PSI over baseline - here's how to check correctly and avoid trouble.
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Servicing
Every new car buyer hears the line: "you have to come back to us for servicing or the warranty is void." It's not true, and the Australian Consumer Law protects you. Here's what actually matters.
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Buying & Selling
Perth's used car market is full of bargains and full of traps. A $250 pre-purchase inspection has saved people $15,000+ - here's what we actually check and why it's worth it.
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Brakes
Brakes don't usually fail suddenly - they warn you first. Here are the 8 signs your brakes need immediate attention, what each one means, and why putting it off is expensive and dangerous.
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Engine
That little orange glow is one of the most confusing lights on your dashboard. Is it urgent? Can you keep driving? Here's what it actually means and what you should do.
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Safety & Emergency
Breaking down on Great Northern Highway is a very different problem to breaking down on Stirling Highway. Here's the emergency kit every WA driver should have - metro or regional.
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Servicing
Service intervals, logbook stamps, minor vs major... the terminology is confusing and dealers often use it to upsell. Here's what each service actually means and what you're paying for.
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