by vpautocare-admin | Jul 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
Why does my car smell like burning? You pull into the driveway at home in Tullamarine after the run back from the airport, switch off the engine, and climb out. Then it hits you: a hot, burning smell coming off the car. Your stomach drops a little. Is this a big...
by vpautocare-admin | Jul 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
Why your steering wheel shakes at freeway speed You’re heading up the Tullamarine Freeway, the car feels fine, then somewhere past 90 km/h the steering wheel starts buzzing in your hands. Ease off and it settles. Get back up to speed and it’s there again....
by vpautocare-admin | Jun 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
Brake pedal feels different? When brake repair should not wait If the brake pedal suddenly feels soft, low, rough, spongy or different under your foot, do not treat it as just another noise to monitor. Brake repair should not wait when the pedal feel changes, the car...
by vpautocare-admin | Jun 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
Your car is due for service, but what should the workshop check first? If your service reminder has appeared, the simple answer is to book the car in. The better answer is to tell the workshop what has changed before the service starts. A car service should begin...
by vpautocare-admin | Jun 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Do you need a roadworthy certificate or a mechanical safety check? You might be selling a car, buying one privately, or getting it ready for registration. Then someone asks for a roadworthy certificate, and the next question is obvious: is that the same as a proper...
