To service or repair your European luxury car, it's essential to bring it to a specialised and trusted service center like Carrington Street Auto Repairs that understands the unique engineering and mechanics of high-end vehicles. 

When it comes to servicing a luxury European car, whether you own a diesel, petrol, hybrid or electric vehicle, it is crucial to rely on certified mechanics who specialise in this type of vehicle like Carrington Street Auto Repairs. 

At our facility in Adelaide CBD, we specialise in the maintenance of hybrid and electric vehicles. Timely servicing is critical for all automobiles as it helps prevent minor issues from developing into major ones, which could lead to expensive repairs in the future.

The first step is to check the manufacturer's guidelines for servicing intervals and necessary maintenance procedures. It is also essential to use genuine OEM parts to ensure your vehicle's integrity is maintained. The next step is to conduct regular inspections to identify and fix any issues early before they cause significant damage. Lastly, staying on top of scheduled services like oil changes and tune-ups will help keep your car running smoothly and extend its lifespan. In summary, servicing your luxury European car requires expert attention and consistent maintenance.

The repair process requires skilled professionals with access to specialised tools and equipment, as well as a thorough understanding of the car's components and technology. 

Additionally, preventative maintenance, such as regular inspections, oil changes, and tune-ups, can reduce the likelihood of future breakdowns. Ensuring that you have regular and consistent servicing of your European luxury car by certified technicians is the best way to maintain its value and performance for years to come.

With a wealth of knowledge and expertise, Carrington Street Auto Repairs is capable of providing superior repairs, service, and diagnostics for a variety of European and Luxury vehicles. Our well-equipped car service workshop in Adelaide allows us to perform these services in-house for a wide range of brands including but not limited to Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Citroen, Ferrari, Fiat, Land Rover, Mercedes Benz, Mini Cooper, Peugeot, Lexus, Porsche, and Volvo.

We are Repco Auto-Tech training programme members - Australia's leading provider of automotive technical training and information, so you can rest assured that Carrington Street Auto Repairs are always up to date with all modern vehicle servicing techniques. Through the Auto-Tech encyclopedia and SmartQuote programs Carrington Street Auto Repairs have complete access to the most up to date service schedules for all Luxury makes and models.

Our highly skilled technicians know exactly how to undertake the care of all European and Luxury Vehicles, from using European car specific software for diagnosis through to choosing the right quality parts for your vehicle.

If you're looking for an Audi service, an experienced BMW mechanic or someone to help take care of your Luxury investment with qualified European car expertise contact us or book a service today.

Keep your luxury vehicle running at its finest with our expert European car service including Hybrids & EV's - Carrington Street Auto Repairs in Adelaide CBD. From routine maintenance to complex repairs, our skilled technicians offer top-quality care for your high-performance vehicle. Book your appointment today!

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Why should I see a European car specialist?

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

Carrington Street Auto Repairs can conduct a vehicle Inspection with your next car service and provide you with a free Vehicle Condition report. 

Mention this web page when you book your car for any service, and we will happily provide you with a fully itemised written report.

During this visual inspection (carried out by a qualified mechanic) we will check 65 important areas of your car.
The Vehicle Condition Report can alert you to any issues before they impact you or your family and before they cost you extra time and money.

The Repco Auto-Tech trained mechanics at Carrington Street Auto Repairs are fully qualified to advise you on every aspect of car service and repair, across all makes and models of vehicles.
The Repco Authorised Service 65 point Vehicle Condition Report offers you additional peace of mind.

Book a car service in Adelaide with Carrington Street Auto Repairs to ensure you are inspected and protected, because safety matters.

Ask about a 65 Point Vehicle Inspection Report with your next car service.

Carrington Street Auto Repairs in Adelaide can conduct a vehicle condition inspection to assess the condition of most motor vehicles and provide you with a Vehicle Condition Report.                     

Whether you are purchasing a used car, embarking on a long trip, or just trying to decide whether to keep or sell your car, our Vehicle Condition Report will help give you the information you need to make a decision*.                     

The Vehicle Condition Report covers a wide number of critical areas of the vehicle. The report can be carried out on all passenger, 4WD and light commercial vehicles. To help give you peace of mind, our Vehicle Condition Report offers you a thorough understanding of common issues that can arise.                      

An itemised condition* report performed by qualified  technicians

Testing is completely independent of car dealers

*Important. There are certain items that cannot be checked without complete dismantling of components which are not covered in this report.                             Please call Carrington Street Auto Repairs if you have a specific concern you’d like addressed.                         

The Vehicle Condition Inspection goes deeper than a roadworthy inspection.

150 Point Vehicle Inspection Report in Adelaide

Vehicle Condition Report

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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

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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