Diesel Vehicle maintenance is the key to extending the life of your car and can identify issues before they become big expensive problems.

Call or visit Carrington Street Auto Repairs your local diesel mechanic in Adelaide CBD, for all your Diesel 4WD and Diesel Passenger Vehicle repairs, inspections and services. We are open Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm. 

And if you find that incorrect fuel has been put into your car - Don't Drive - Call Us straight away and we will arrange for your vehicle to be towed to our Carrington St Workshop so we can flush out your fuel tank and replace with correct fuel - don't risk damaging your engine.

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 are fully qualified to service, inspect and repair Diesel 4WD, SUV and Passenger Diesel vehicles.

Carrington Street Auto Repairs can also help with DPF - Diesel Particulate Filter and EGR - Exhaust Gas Recirculation management, carbon cleaning, diesel fuel system problems and more - call us today if you have any questions.

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A diesel engine can be more efficient, better for the environment and cheaper to run than its petrol-powered counterpart. Carrington Street Auto Repairs are experts in all things diesel. Your local Diesel Mechanic in Adelaide.

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Diesel Service and Repairs in Adelaide, SA

A Radiator Coolant Flush can cool things down!

We've likely all seen that unfortunate soul stuck on the side of the road with steam pouring from under the bonnet when the weather is hot.

But overheating cars aren't just caused by hot weather. The fact is that your engine gets hot, really hot, and it's the radiator and cooling system that helps keep your car, and you, from being affected by all that heat. Coolant is a task specific fluid added to the cooling system which helps prevent liquids from boiling over. It also assists in preventing fluids from freezing and has the added bonus that it protects the system from corrosion as well.

Over time rust and scale deposits can accumulate, leading to the whole system becoming essentially "choked" and less effective at cooling and protecting your car. This build up of rust and debris can damage the important parts of your cooling system, including your water pump, radiator, hoses and thermostat, affecting the lifespan of those parts and leading to expensive repairs or replacements in the future.

If your dashboard shows your car is running hotter than normal, your vehicle is overheating or you are leaving puddles of coolant where ever you park it it is a pretty sure sign you might be due for a radiator flush. It is best to have your cooling system checked over by a professional, qualified mechanic such as Carrington Street Auto Repairs to ensure that everything is OK with your radiator, coolant and cooling system.

We will give your radiator and cooling system a well deserved service. Our qualified mechanics will perform a proper radiator flush, using a solution which is designed to remove any build up. When the cooling system has been cleaned out, the solution is emptied, fresh new coolant is added and your car's cooling system will be running like a dream: a radiator flush might be just what your car needs to bring it back to peak performance.

Your radiator will be more efficient, reliable and live longer. Your engine will be more efficient and have an increased life expectancy. Boost the performance and power of your engine. Your water pump is further protected as it is better lubricated.

Do you notice puddles under your car ? Does your temp gauge read hotter than normal ? Is your car overheating? Then it is best to have your cooling system checked over by a professional mechanic like Carrington Street Auto Repairs

Radiator Fluid Flush services in Adelaide City

Put simply, it depends on how well you look after your cars' air conditioning system. Regular inspection and servicing by a qualified mechanic can ensure continued reliable and efficient operation, which can help to lower your fuel consumption overall.

Carrington Street Auto Repairs (AU36166) are the logical choice to take charge of all your Vehicle Air Conditioner Regas, Repairs, Inspection or Servicing needs in Adelaide and the surrounding areas.

Carrington Street Auto Repairs Car Air Conditioning Auto Facts

Todays vehicles are sometimes complex and just like the engine your car air conditioner has components that need to be serviced or replaced on a regular basis to ensure continued reliable and efficient operation.

Evaporation occurring naturally over time or leaks may reduce refrigerant pressure meaning your air con system will begin to deteriorate and will have to work harder, which in turn means you are using even more fuel. Therefore it is important to regularly appraise the condition of the rubber seals for any signs of leaks or decay which could be a warning of a loss of refrigerant.

A car air conditioning service every 12 months means you can help prevent costly breakdowns now and in the future, keep passengers safe by helping to prevent the build-up of potentially harmful substances and a well serviced vehicle air conditioner actually saves you money because it helps minimise fuel consumption.

Carrington Street Auto Repairs care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation (AU36166) to reliably and responsibly conduct automotive air conditioning regas, repairs, inspection or servicing.

Car Air Conditioing Services in Adelaide CBD

It is a fact that you have the right to decide where your vehicle is serviced, maintained and repaired, at competitive prices

Considering getting the most out of the end of year car sales or want to prepare for the holidays by getting your new car serviced? Here is some sound advice from Carrington Street Auto Repairs in Adelaide.

The purchasing of a new car is one of the most substantial investments you are likely to make, so the logical approach is to do your utmost to maintain it. Caring for your new car goes beyond detailing the interior and keeping it sparkling with a loving weekly wash, however.

There are a few other things to consider, such as who is the best choice to service your car.

You will want to ensure it is regularly serviced by a qualified professional, to the manufacturers requirements, using high quality parts from a reputable supplier and fluids which meet the manufacturers specifications. This is not just to look after your new car, but because if these four requirements are met you will also preserve the manufacturers warranty.

It is a fact that you have the right to decide the workshop to service your new car without voiding either the manufacturers warranty or your rights under the Consumer Guarantee

Dealers cannot force you to bring a new vehicle back to the dealer where you originally got it for service or repairs. Provided the work is implemented to the manufacturers specifications by a suitably qualified person and uses decent quality parts and fluids, the warranty stands. You have the right to choose who services your car.

With Repco Authorised Service you can tick all the boxes. Every Carrington Street Auto Repairs mechanic is fully qualified and Auto-Tech trained, giving them access to Australia's leading provider of automotive technical information and training. This means Carrington Street Auto Repairs mechanics are kept fully up to date with the latest in automotive service techniques and are able to service your new car without voiding the warranty.

Repco branded parts & products are manufactured to stringent Repco quality standards, and are covered by the Repco Nationwide Warranty, giving you added protection. Carrington Street Auto Repairs will also only ever use fluids and lubricants that meet the specifications of the vehicle manufacturer.

If you already own a new car or are thinking of purchasing one, make sure you clearly understand where your statutory rights begin and end

Make sure you are aware of the distinction between extended, statutory and manufacturer warranties to avoid making the wrong choices when it comes to servicing your new car. You are automatically covered by a statutory warranty, also known as a Consumer Guarantee, under Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and this statutory protection can never be invalidated by manufacturer or express warranties (which are offered by the car maker and car dealer respectively).

A lack of disclosure requirements on car dealers at the point of sale regarding these contracts can easily lead the consumer into making a choice to be bound by a long term contract without access to all of the details needed to make a properly informed decision.

So when selling you your new car, be on guard for new car dealers who may try to work in “express” or “extended” warranties, often for free. Most of the time these ‘added' warranties may include quite specific restrictions or provisions, and are not always easily understandable. Many times these special offers provide hardly any additional benefits beyond the consumer's basic statutory rights and can tie the unwary buyer into a long term agreement with a specific new car dealership.

Such special offers are very unlikely to point out the potential negative aspects involved with taking a new car back to the dealer for service or repair. This includes to get your car serviced or longer waiting times due to fewer available service locations or mechanics.

Check out our frequently asked questions below for more information on New Car Service and warranties. If you need to know more, the AAAA website and ACCC website have some great information too.

Under Australian Consumer Law (ACL), you are protected by a Consumer Guarantee which takes into account purchase price, realistic expectations of when a failure might occur, advertising claims and the conditions under which a vehicle should operate. Previously known as a Statutory Warranty, the Consumer Guarantee does not have a specific time limit associated with it nor can it ever be replaced by a manufacturers warranty, which is in addition to the Consumer Guarantee.

Manufacturers warranties are essentially a promise to the buyer that the new vehicle will be free from defects for a specific time and that any such defects will entitle buyers to a repair or other compensation. According to the Competition and Consumer Act (2010), such warranties cannot state that a vehicle MUST be returned to an authorised dealer for servicing

Often new car dealers will try to include "express" or "extended" warranties, sometimes for free, in the purchase of your new vehicle. These ‘extra' warranties are in addition to the manufacturers warranty and may include quite specific restrictions or provisions, usually in unclear or confusing language. Many of these contracts actually provide little or no additional benefits over and above the consumer's basic statutory rights and can tie the unwary buyer into a long term agreement with a specific car dealership. Extended warranties can (and often do) restrict you to a specific dealership, which can have its drawbacks.

Can Carrington Street Auto Repairs service my new car without voiding the warranty?

There is NO requirement to service your car at a manufacturer's dealership to preserve;

Any manufacturer's warranty (that may apply to your vehicle). 

Any state or territory based statutory warranty (that may apply to your vehicle). 

Your rights to Consumer Guarantees (formerly known as implied statutory warranties). 

What steps will Carrington Street Auto Repairs take to protect my warranty?

Carrington Street Auto Repairs are fully qualified to carry out log book servicing and we ensure all work is performed according to the manufacturer's specifications, using appropriate quality parts, fluids and lubricants where required, meaning the manufacturers warranty remains intact. In addition, all work carried out by Carrington Street Auto Repairs is backed by the Repco Authorised Service Nationwide Warranty.

Can Carrington Street Auto Repairs stamp my logbook ?

Carrington Street Auto Repairs can and WILL stamp your log book to verify the work has been conducted by fully qualified staff according to manufacturer's specifications, using appropriate quality parts, fluids & lubricants.

Will having my car serviced with Carrington Street Auto Repairs help maintain the value?

It goes without saying that a vehicle which has been well taken care of will maintain its value better than a poorly maintained one. Proof of a regular, properly adhered to service schedule will add further supporting evidence the car is in good condition. In addition to maintaining your warranty with correct service procedures, Carrington Street Auto Repairs will stamp your log book, which can prove invaluable should you ever decide to sell the car.

What about extended warranty or specific ‘service plans'?

Motor vehicle dealers sometimes offer their own extended (or express) warranties on vehicles. These extra warranties often begin after the manufacturer's warranty and may stipulate that the vehicle must be serviced by the actual dealer offering the warranty. They are generally within their right to impose this condition, but the buyer should beware, such warranties are not always what they seem. Carrington Street Auto Repairs will be happy to advise you on the conditions and relative value before you commit to any service plan.

It is not common knowledge that it is your right to choose where your vehicle is serviced, maintained and repaired, at competitive prices. Carrington Street Auto Repairs can service your new car using quality parts and fluids, preserving your warranty…

Log Book Servicing for all makes and models in Adelaide CBD

According to Australian Consumer Law you ARE NOT required to take your Mazda Vehicle back to a dealership for servicing

If you happen to be hoping to discover honest, reputable log book service for your Mazda then call us at Carrington Street Auto Repairs in Adelaide and update us on a few particulars of your vehicle (such as year, model and last service date) and we will be able to formulate a competitive quote today.

Worried about voiding your manufacturers warranty?

There is no call for it - All Carrington Street Auto Repairs technicians are fully trained and qualified. We will only ever use appropriate quality parts as outlined in the manufacturers specifications while undertaking log book service on a wide range of makes and models, including the following Mazda vehicles;

Mazda Verisa, 121 / Demio, Flair Wagon, CX-3, MX-5, Miata, MPV minivan, CX-7, Mazda T3500 (minibus), Flair Crossover, Mazda T3000, 929 / Luce, Mazda , Savanna, MX-6 coupe, Mazda Tribute, Laputa, Biante , BT-50, Premacy, 929 / Sentia, Mazda Atenza, CX-5, Carol k, Etude, Persona, Mazda Navajo, Scrum, Titan, Mazda 8, CX-8, Capella / 626, Protegé, CX-9, Mazda 323, RX-7, Millenia / Xedos 9, AZ-Wagon, AZ-3 / MX-3 coupe, CX-4, RX-8, Cronos / 626, Flair Minivan, Millenia / Eunos 800, Spiano, AZ-Offroad SUV, Familia / 323 and Bongo small minivan.

Keep your mazda in optimum shape with a regular service

You have the right to choose which mechanic will provide service for your car

The simple truth is that you MUST NOT feel coerced into taking your Mazda back to the dealership selling the car for handbook servicing. Carrington Street Auto Repairs CAN service your Mazda vehicle, as per the manufacturers specifications, preserving your statutory warranty.

You have the right to decide who will service your car without voiding either the manufacturers warranty or your rights under the Consumer Guarantee

In fact, Carrington Street Auto Repairs can perform log book service and repair on a wide range of vehicle types, makes and models in our Adelaide service centre.

You have the right to choose a mechanic for car service. Simply book a service for your Mazda or contact Carrington Street Auto Repairs, tell us about your car and your last service and we can give you a quote today.

You ARE NOT required to take your Mazda back to a dealership for servicing. If you're looking for a reliable log book service for your Mazda vehicle contact Carrington Street Auto Repairs in Adleaide CBD...

Mazda Car Service and Repairs in Adelaide

Carrington Street Auto Repairs are 4X4 specialists when it comes to service and repairs on all 4 wheel drive vehicles. From manufacturers hand book service procedures to suspension and drivetrain repairs, we have the tools, the parts and the expertise to do it all. 

Including all Diesel Related Maintenance and Repair issues. Carrington Street Auto Repairs are your trusted local Adelaide Diesel Mechanics.

Contamination of fuel, rough terrain, clutch failures and carbon build up can all affect your 4X4 pride and joy.

So whether you're a hardcore 4X4 enthusiast or if you just enjoy the comfort and safety of daily SUV driving, the specialist technicians at Carrington Street Auto Repairs are here to provide everything you need to maintain, accessorise and service your 4WD, 4X4 or AWD Vehicle.

Our professional and clean 4x4 equipped workshop is one of the best in Australia and our knowledge and expertise in all things four by four means we can work on all makes and models.

Call Carrington Street Auto Repairs now or book a car service online!

Carrington Street Auto Repairs workshop is here to provide everything you need to maintain, accessorise and service your 4WD, 4X4 or AWD Vehicle.

4x4 Servicing and Repairs in Adelaide

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We advise that our workshop will be closed for the Christmas period from the close of business on Friday the 23rd of December and reopening on Monday the 9th of January

For car servicing in the Adelaide CBD, you can rely on the team at Carrington Street Auto Repairs.

A family operated business right in the heart of the Adelaide CBD servicing and repairing the cars of local Adelaide clients and visitors since 1974. Open Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm. Let our family help your family.

Carrington Street Auto Repairs are fully qualified and experienced in servicing all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. 

As a Repco Authorised Service centre, we have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care.

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