It's your car and it's your choice!  Liverpool Auto Care is fully qualified to service your new car and maintain your log book schedule whilst the car is within the warranty period.

The ACCC has confirmed that under Australian Consumer Law you can choose who services your new car and your right to a warranty is protected. 

Get the facts about New Car Servicing and watch our AutoFacts Video

New Car Warranties … the Facts.

If you're concerned about preserving your statutory rights to a new car's warranty, but also want to obtain expert service at competitive rates, Liverpool Auto Care can help.


When it comes to reliable log book service, here's a few reasons why you  can trust Liverpool Auto Care - your local Repco Authorised Service  mechanic.

Repco Authorised Service Centres operate a national service information system that includes the latest diagnostic techniques that are specifically designed for today's cars. Auto-Tech provides continual training, so our service technicians can stay up to date with modern vehicle technology.

Repco branded products are manufactured to stringent Repco quality standards, and are covered by the Repco exclusive Nationwide Warranty. All Repco Authorised Service Centres are carefully selected to ensure that only suitably qualified and equipped staff will work on your car.

Repco Authorised Service is Australia's largest service network. Every service we perform is supported by our nationwide network of over 500 outlets - you are covered wherever you may be.

At Repco Authorised Service Centres, we explain all of our work in a straight forward manner and we advise you in advance of any extra work that may be needed.

You can rely on your local Repco Authorised Service centre Liverpool Auto Care in Liverpool!

It's your car and it's your choice!  Your local Repco Authorised Service centre is fully qualified

New Car Warranty Log book Service in Liverpool

Diesel engines are known for their efficiency, durability, and performance. However, like any complex machine, they require regular maintenance to continue running smoothly. At Liverpool Auto Care in Liverpool, our expert technicians specialize in diesel engine services, ensuring your vehicle remains in top condition

How to know if your diesel engine needs servicing

In this article, we'll discuss why regular servicing is essential and identify the key signs that your diesel engine might need attention...

Diesel engines are often more efficient and environmentally friendly than their petrol counterparts, but they come with their own set of maintenance needs. Regular servicing is crucial for several reasons:

The Importance of Regular Diesel Engine Servicing

Longevity: 
Routine maintenance helps extend the lifespan of your diesel engine. By addressing small issues before they become major problems, you can avoid costly repairs and engine replacements.

Performance: 
A well-maintained diesel engine runs more efficiently, offering better fuel economy and performance. Regular servicing ensures that all components are functioning optimally.

Safety: 
Faulty diesel engines can pose significant safety risks. Regular inspections and services can identify potential hazards before they lead to accidents or breakdowns.

Environmental Impact: 
Properly serviced diesel engines emit fewer pollutants, contributing to a cleaner environment. Ensuring your engine runs efficiently helps reduce your carbon footprint.

Given the above mentioned benefits, it's clear that regular diesel engine servicing is not just a recommendation but a necessity. However, how do you know when your diesel engine needs a service? 

Let's explore the common signs that indicate your diesel engine may require professional attention...

1. Difficulty Starting the Engine
If your diesel engine struggles to start or requires multiple attempts, it could be a sign of underlying issues. Problems with the fuel system, glow plugs, or battery can cause starting difficulties. It's crucial to have these components checked and serviced by professionals.

2. Excessive Smoke
While diesel engines naturally produce some smoke, an unusual increase in smoke or a change in color (black, blue, or white) can indicate engine problems. Black smoke often suggests incomplete combustion, blue smoke points to oil burning, and white smoke can indicate coolant leakage. These issues require immediate attention to prevent further damage.

3. Loss of Power
A noticeable drop in engine power or acceleration could be due to clogged fuel filters, faulty injectors, or turbocharger issues. Regular servicing ensures these components are clean and functioning correctly, maintaining your engine's performance.

4. Unusual Noises
Diesel engines are generally noisier than petrol engines, but unusual knocking, rattling, or hissing sounds are red flags. These noises can indicate problems with the fuel injectors, turbocharger, or other engine components. Prompt servicing can diagnose and fix these issues before they worsen.

5. Poor Fuel Efficiency
If you notice a sudden decrease in fuel efficiency, it could be due to clogged filters, incorrect fuel pressure, or injector problems. Regular servicing helps maintain optimal fuel consumption, saving you money in the long run.

6. Check Engine Light
Modern diesel vehicles are equipped with onboard diagnostics that trigger the check engine light when there's an issue. If this light comes on, it's essential to have your engine inspected by a qualified technician to identify and resolve the problem.

7. Engine Overheating
Diesel engines can overheat due to issues like coolant leaks, a malfunctioning radiator, or a faulty thermostat. Overheating can cause severe engine damage, so it's crucial to address this issue promptly through professional servicing.

8. Excessive Oil Consumption
If your diesel engine is consuming more oil than usual, it could indicate problems with the piston rings, valve seals, or turbocharger. Regular oil changes and inspections can help identify and resolve these issues.

At Liverpool Auto Care, we understand the unique needs of diesel engines. Our fully qualified technicians are experts in servicing diesel SUVs, AWDs, 4WDs, and passenger vehicles. We use state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and follow industry best practices to ensure your diesel engine runs at its best.

Whether you're experiencing any of the signs mentioned above or simply need a routine service, don't hesitate to contact us. Regular maintenance is the key to a reliable, efficient, and long-lasting diesel engine.

Schedule your diesel service appointment with Liverpool Auto Care in Liverpool today and drive with confidence...

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As your local car service mechanic in Liverpool, Liverpool Auto Care provide only the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs.

Liverpool Auto Care (MVRL53230) specialise in car servicing for all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. We are able to service a large range of vehicles in our liverpool workshop, including New Cars under warranty and we only use quality parts meaning your statutory warranty remains protected.

Have you ever asked yourself is there a Liverpool mechanic able to provide e-safety checks (pink slips) near me? The answer is Yes. Liverpool Auto Care are an RMS Approved AIS (Authorised Inspection Station) and can provide pink slips (eSafety Checks) only in our well equipped Liverpool workshop.

We have a range of specialist equipment including scan tools, Special Service Tools (SST), on car injection and decarb machine, air conditioner deodoriser machine and on car brake disc machine, so whatever the issue you can be assured we are equipped to handle the task.

We keep a large range of car parts in stock so we will usually have the parts we need to service or repair your car without waiting for parts. We are located close to public transport and free parking is available near the workshop.

Our comfortable waiting lounge includes a vehicle repair viewing area where tea, coffee, cold drinks and TV are available.

Liverpool Auto Care are committed to providing quality car service as well as friendly and efficient customer service. Many of our customers recommend us to their friends and family proving that the best form of advertising is a satisfied customer.

Our qualified log-book service maximises your car's functionality and safety. You can rest assured, your car is in safe hands! Liverpool Auto Care provide quality car service and repairs on all models, including four wheel drive and Diesel vehicles. Liverpool Auto Care can service new cars too and only qualified mechanics work on your car, using quality parts and fluids so your warranty is protected.

As a Repco Authorised Service centre, Liverpool Auto Care have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care. 

Our Liverpool workshop is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring each mechanic is kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods.

For friendly service from a trusted independent mechanic in Liverpool, you can always rely on the team at Liverpool Auto Care.

Liverpool Auto Care (MVRL53230) provide quality car service and repairs on all makes & models of vehicle and can service new cars too. Only qualified mechanics work on your car, using quality parts and fluids so your warranty is protected...

Automotive Servicing and Repairs in Liverpool

Your electronic fuel injection (EFI) system is designed to rapidly deliver fuel to the engine in a highly efficient manner, helping your vehicle to run smoothly, at peak performance and using the minimum amount of fuel.

 Symptoms of an EFI problem include the smell of fuel in the car, idling roughly, problems with starting and frequent stalling.

If you suspect you have a problem, bring your vehicle in for a no obligation inspection before it gets any worse. We are located in Liverpool and also serve customers from the surrounding areas.

Exceptional Care: As a part of the Repco Authorised Service network of mechanics we have all the latest diagnostic training and technical equipment to keep your cars EFI system running at optimal performance

Peace of Mind: We offer the peace of mind which comes from the Repco Authorised Service Nationwide Warranty, which is supported at over 400 Repco Authorised Service Dealers Australia wide. along with the friendly service which comes from dealing with a trusted independent workshop

Education: Not only do our mechanics have access to a vast library of diagnostic information and service bulletins, but they are always available if required to help our clients learn more about what is going on with their car

Our various EFI services include items such as;

Cleaning your Throttle valve, fuel filter and fuel injector

Here's a bit more info about EFI problems and about how we diagnose and fix problems with your EFI;

We use special computer Diagnostic equipment to test your car's ECU (electronic control unit). The ECU is basically a central computer which controls (amongst other things) the fuel injection process by taking information from the many sensors spread throughout the vehicle and making “decisions” based on pre-programmed inputs. The ECU can ‘self-diagnose' faults and send out a special fault code which our diagnostic scan equipment is able to extract and interpret.

Quite often, the ECU is being given ‘wrong' information by faulty sensors or other environmental factors and this is when we have to call upon our expert knowledge and advanced diagnostic training to correctly identify the problem.

Electronic probe testing and visual inspections can be made of your car's sensors, throttle valve, fuel filter, fuel pump and fuel injectors to make sure they are working correctly

Any leaks must be located and fixed without delay - Air leaks will seriously affect performance and fuel economy and can cause severe damage to engine components and quite obviously we don't want fuel leaking out anywhere!

Over time, Fuel lines, filters and valves can become clogged with contaminants or tank sediments so they'll need to be cleaned or replaced. Where necessary components can be unclogged using special flushing compounds.

If any sensors or the lines connecting them to the ECU are damaged they'll need to be fixed or replaced. While your car technically might be able to function without some of these sensors, they all keep track of information that is vital to the efficiency, performance and safety of your vehicle so your ECU will usually not let you run the vehicle until they are fixed and it will often send the vehicle into a state of basic operation known as ‘limp mode'

For a high quality Fuel Injection Service at a competitive price, speak with the team today or book online. We are located at 2/419 Macquarie Street and service customers in Liverpool and the surrounding areas.

EFI service in Liverpool

Your vehicle has a number of different filters and each one works in a different system in your car. Liverpool Auto Care knows those systems inside and out. For servicing in Liverpool and surrounding suburbs you can count on us.

Quite simply- a filter traps particles which should not be present in, or could do damage to, the system which it filters. Therefore all filters have a lifespan - once they get congested with the particles they are filtering - replacement is a must. Not replacing filters in your car when they need to be changed can lead to expensive breakdowns in some very important parts of your vehicle.

Oil Filter: Cleans the oil and allows it to flow through the engine better
Air Filter: Traps dirt particles which could damage cylinders, walls and pistons
Cabin Air Filter: Keeps pollen, dust and bacteria out of the ventilation system
Fuel Filter: Filters harmful contaminants which could do damage to carburettors or fuel injectors

Types of Filters in your vehicle include:

At Liverpool Auto Care we provide a full 65 point vehicle inspection report upon request with every full car service. This includes a check of your cars filters to help avoid expensive breakdowns in the future. 

Your vehicle has a number of different filters and each one works in a different system in your car. Quite simply- a filter traps particles which should not be present in, or could do damage to, the system which it filters.

A reconditioned car engine can often be less expensive than having your vehicle's motor replaced with a brand new engine. The team at Liverpool Auto Care are qualified car engine reconditioning mechanics can perform expert Engine reconditioning service.  

A reconditioned car engine can often be less expensive than having your vehicles motor replaced with a brand new engine.

Engine Reconditioning in Liverpool

Engine Recon

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We advise that our workshop will be closed for the Christmas period from the close of business on Tuesday the 17th of December and reopening on Monday the 13th of January

Liverpool Auto Care take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. Conveniently located in Liverpool, 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. Liverpool Auto Care 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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