Winter is here, and with it comes the cold, wet, and often treacherous driving conditions that challenge even the most experienced drivers. Ensuring your vehicle is in top-notch condition is more important than ever to keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. Regular car servicing plays a critical role in maintaining your vehicle's reliability and performance during these harsh months.

Essential Vehicle Checks for Wet Weather Driving

Driving in wet weather requires extra caution and preparation. Here are some crucial checks to ensure your car is ready to handle the rain:

Tread Depth: Adequate tread depth is essential for maintaining grip on wet roads. Ensure your tyres have at least 3mm of tread.

Pressure: Check your tyre pressure regularly. Under-inflated tyres can reduce traction and increase the risk of hydroplaning.

 Brake Pads and Discs: Make sure your brake pads and discs are in good condition. Worn brakes can significantly increase stopping distances on wet surfaces.

Brake Fluid: Low or contaminated brake fluid can affect braking performance. Regularly check and top up as necessary.

 Headlights and Taillights: Ensure all lights are functioning correctly to maintain visibility in poor weather conditions. Replace any dim or broken bulbs promptly.

Fog Lights: Familiarise yourself with how to use fog lights and ensure they are working correctly.

Wiper Blades: Replace worn or streaking wiper blades to ensure a clear view of the road.

Washer Fluid: Keep your washer fluid reservoir full and use a quality screenwash to remove grime and rain from your windshield.

Condition: Cold weather can strain your car battery. Have it tested to ensure it’s holding a charge and replace it if necessary.

Connections: Check for any corrosion on battery terminals and clean them if needed.

Heater: Ensure your car's heater is working efficiently to keep the interior warm.

Defroster: Check that the defroster is functioning properly to maintain clear windows and visibility.

Engine Oil: Cold weather can thicken engine oil, making it less effective. Regularly check the oil level and consider switching to a winter-grade oil if recommended.

Coolant: Ensure the coolant level is adequate and the mixture is correct to prevent freezing.

Why Regular Car Servicing is Crucial in Winter

When the temperature drops and roads become slippery with rain or ice, the last thing you want is a vehicle breakdown. Regular car servicing helps identify and address potential issues before they become serious problems. Not only does this keep your car running smoothly, but it also significantly reduces the risk of accidents.

At Luis's Automotive Mechanical Repairs & Servicing, we are committed to ensuring your vehicle is winter-ready. As a Repco Authorised Service Centre, we offer a Nationwide Warranty available at over 500 workshops across Australia, providing peace of mind wherever your travels take you.

At Luis's Automotive Mechanical Repairs & Servicing, we understand the importance of a well-maintained vehicle, especially during the challenging winter months. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to providing thorough inspections and services to keep your car safe and reliable.

Don't wait until it's too late. Visit Luis's Automotive Mechanical Repairs & Servicing today for all your vehicle checks and services. Drive safely this winter and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a well-maintained car.

Luis's Automotive Mechanical Repairs & Servicing understand the importance of a well-maintained vehicle, especially during the challenging winter months.

Car Service in Ingleburn

We can combine our fully qualified expertise and knowledge with our local understanding of the driving conditions in ingleburn 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.

Put simply, the term “wheel alignment” refers to how well the wheels on your vehicle are aligned relative to each other, as well as to the centre line of the vehicle. While alignment settings can differ between manufacturers and models, all vehicles are designed to deliver precise steering and braking responses - but only if the wheel alignment angles are correct for that vehicle.

Braking and steering response is improved

driver fatigue is reduced as the overall driving experience is improved

Maintaining the wheel alignment on your car is an integral aspect of its overall maintenance and upkeep. However, this very important step is often ignored or skipped until the first symptoms of poor wheel alignment show up in the form of ruined tyres. Here's some common signs to look out for…

Uneven or accelerated wear on the edges of your tyres

The steering has a “mushy” feel or has become less responsive

If your car's steering wheel pulls to one side

Obviously, the best time to get a wheel alignment is when noticeable symptoms of poor alignment are present, but there are also other “best” times:

When you replace standard, steel rims with lightweight alloy rims

After any maintenance or repairs on steering or suspension systems - both front and rear

When you perform any modification that alters the vehicle ride height or weight distribution

Wheel Alignment refers to how well the wheels on your vehicle are aligned relative to each other, as well as to the centre line of the vehicle. While alignment settings can differ between manufacturers and models...

Wheel alignment services in Ingleburn

We can combine our fully qualified expertise and knowledge with our local understanding of the driving conditions in Ingleburn 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 Luis's Automotive Mechanical Repairs & Servicing means knowing that the root cause of the original wheel alignment problem can be corrected professionally by suitably qualified technicians. Book in today!

Luis's Automotive Mechanical Repairs & Servicing 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 Ingleburn

Wheel Alignment

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Please be advised that we will be closed for the public holiday on Monday, 10th of June.

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

Luis's Automotive & Serving (LIC# MVRL56506) take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. 
		
Conveniently located in Ingleburn , 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. 
		
Luis's Automotive & Mechanical Repairs 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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