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Brake pedal feels different? When brake repair should not wait
A soft, grinding or vibrating brake pedal should not be ignored. VP Autocare explains when to book brake repair before driving further.
Your car is due for service, but what should the workshop check first?
Booking a car service in Tullamarine? Learn what to tell the workshop before servicing starts, especially if the car feels different.
Do you need a roadworthy certificate or a mechanical safety check?
Most LPG systems need a service every 12 months or 20,000 km. Spot the signs you’re overdue and learn about the 10-year cylinder requalification.
When does your LPG system need servicing?
Most LPG systems need a service every 12 months or 20,000 km. Spot the signs you’re overdue and learn about the 10-year cylinder requalification.
Why your car’s air conditioning isn’t cooling
Why your car aircon isn’t cooling, from refrigerant leaks to compressor failure. Australian repair costs and what to check first. Tullamarine mechanic.
Signs your fuel injectors need cleaning or replacing
Rough idle, poor fuel economy, or hesitation? These are signs of fuel injector problems. Here’s what to look for and what the fix costs.
Car ignition problems – what’s failing and what the repair costs
Engine won’t start or misfiring? Common car ignition problems explained, from coils to sensors, with Australian repair costs.
The most common car repairs and what they cost
Brake pads, batteries, timing belts, clutches, AC, and more. Typical Australian repair costs so you can spot a fair quote.
Is LPG conversion still worth it in 2026?
Petrol is sitting above $2.00 a litre in Melbourne and shows no sign of dropping. If you drive a lot, especially around Tullamarine and the airport corridor, you’ve probably...
Major vs minor car service – what’s the difference and which do you need?
You’re due for a car service. The workshop asks whether you want a minor or a major. You don’t know the difference, and you’re not entirely sure you’re not about to pay for work your...
Why Does My Car Smell Like Fuel Inside?
A sudden whiff of petrol inside the cabin is one of those smells no driver should ignore. Modern fuel systems are sealed. Under normal conditions, you will never smell raw fuel while sitting behind...
LPG running rough on gas but fine on petrol?
When an LPG car starts surging, misfiring or losing power on gas, then feels normal on petrol, most drivers assume the LPG system is failing. Often it is, but the fastest fix comes from working out...
