It's the holiday season and planning a road trip is exciting! Whether you’re heading to the coast or the mountains, ensuring your car is in top shape will help you avoid unwanted surprises on the road.

Inspect the Brakes: Safety first! Make sure your brakes are responsive and free from any unusual noises. Listen for grinding or squealing sounds, which can indicate worn-out brake pads. It's a smart move to have your brake system checked by professionals like those at Marjac Automotive, especially before the Holiday rush.

Check the Tyres: Your tyres are your vehicle’s contact with the road, so they need to be in excellent condition. Check for proper inflation and inspect the tread for uneven wear. A quick 20 cent test can reveal if your tread depth is adequate. Also, don’t forget to look for any visible cuts or punctures that could cause trouble later on.

Examine the Engine Oil: Engine oil keeps your vehicle running smoothly by lubricating and protecting your engine. Before your trip, check the oil level and its condition. If it looks dark and dirty or if you can’t remember your last oil change, it’s time to visit Marjac for an oil change. Regular oil changes can prevent breakdowns and improve fuel efficiency.

Test the Lights: Proper lighting is crucial for your safety, especially when driving at night or in poor weather conditions. Ensure all your lights are functioning, including headlights, tail lights, brake lights, and turn signals. Replacing a burnt-out bulb is a quick fix that can prevent accidents and keep you visible to other drivers.

Check the Fluids: Fluids are the lifeblood of your vehicle. Besides engine oil, check the levels of your coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer fluid, and transmission fluid. Top them off if needed, and look out for any leaks under your vehicle. Catching a leak early can save you from a breakdown on the road.

To avoid the last-minute rush before the Summer holiday rush, schedule your servicing and repairs with Marjac Automotive well in advance. Our expert team can help you with all these essential checks and ensure your car is road-trip ready.

Performing these essential checks will help keep you and your passengers safe, ensuring a smoother and more enjoyable journey. Happy road-tripping!

Whether you’re heading to the coast or the mountains, ensuring your car is in top shape will help you avoid unwanted surprises on the road.

Car Service and Repairs in Maroochydore

When servicing your car, cabin or "pollen" filters are often over-looked. Located inside your dash or glove-box, this filter cleans the air coming into the cabin - trapping dirt, debris, pollen and other allergens. An internal carbon layer also removes smells. If left unchecked, blocked cabin filters can reduce the air flow coming out of your air conditioning system, and can become smelly. This cabin filter was recently removed from a brand new customers vehicle and has not been checked in a while.

 As you can see, these filters should be changed out regularly, and at Marjac Automotive we check every vehicles cabin filter as part of our FREE 65-point Inspection Report. 

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This cabin filter was recently removed from a new customers vehicle and has not been checked in a while.

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Marjac Automotive in Maroochydore is a licensed roadworthy inspection station and can issue roadworthy certificates for vehicles that pass the roadworthy  assessment test.  				

A roadworthy inspection includes checking:

A roadworthy inspection is not a comprehensive full vehicle inspection. Talk to us today about the different types of inspections available at Marjac Automotive and which one will best suit your needs. 

Book a roadworthy inspection at Marjac Automotive today.

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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

We advise that the workshop will be closed over the Easter long weekend reopening on Tuesday the 11th of April

We also advise that we will be closed Tuesday the 25th of April for ANZAC Day reopening Wednesday the 26th of April.

We wish to advise that we will be closed for the public holiday on the 2nd of October. Apologies for any inconvenience.

At Marjac Automotive, we take great pride in offering all of our clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. 
		
As your local mechanic in Maroochydore, our business is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring that all of our technicians are kept fully up to date with modern car service and vehicle repair methods. 
		
We have a wealth of experience in servicing all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles and we also have a comprehensive LPG installation service. 

As a Repco Authorised Service centre, we are fully committed to high quality workmanship, ensuring you receive the very best in automotive care.

Marjac Automotive

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