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Mercedes G63 Recall

2 September 2020

A recall has benn issued for the 2018-19 Mercedes G63 (models shown in photo ) due to sulphur fues emanating from the sulphur fumes from axle oil on the rear differential of the vehicle. This may may inhibit the proper use of the rear differetial lock.

Communication between the differential actuator may be shu down causing the electronic stability control and anti lock braking mechanism are deactivated. This could cause an accident to occupants and oher road users.

Owners are advised to contact their nearest Mercedes service centre for rectificication.

Toyota Corolla Hybrid 2020 Recall

23 April 2020

Toyota is recalling 330 Corolla hybrid models due to wiring harness issue that causes the reverse light indicatrs to  fail in the back of the vehicle over time.

Toyota will contact all registered owners of the cars at this time. Usually via mail to contact their local dealer for a free rectification.

Product Range of Car Cleaning

12 April 2020

We have a great range of car cleaning products where you can use the best available. Yes they seem expensive however they do work and if used sparingly you will find they outlast soe of the cheaper brands.

Most of the top car manufacturers use their products to protect and clean cars. So you too can use these products like the top car makers use for their cars. Now more than ever we have time to do these things as we cannot get out and about during the carona  virus shutdown. 

The products we use are AUTOGLYM car cleaning products and accessories. I use and recomend them to you and they do work and leave a better shine. These products are formulated for car paintwork and if you use something from the super market usually have cleaning agents tat strip away the protective coating of your cars paitwork.

875 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30 Van MY2019 Recall

11 September 2019

a discovery of a software issue regarding the rear lights of the S[rinter van when the light switch light is turned to a different position within .5 of a second the rear lights may be reduced in brightnes or completley fail.

In this case of complete failure the rear of the van may be hard to see aand could cause a hazard to  the road user and other road users.

What should ownwers do? It is advised to take your vehicle to the nearest authorised Mercedes dealer for free software upgrade.

Mercedes-Benz GLE, CLA, C, E and S Class Vehicles MY2019- Recall

30 August 2019

There is an issue with the active brake software and the danger is that if one of the sensors fails in an accident could cause injury to all road users.

It is advised that all owners are to take their vehicles to the nearest Mecedes benz authorised service cetre for a fre software update.

Mazda3 (BM, BN) MY2015-2017-Recall

3 May 2019

There are some vehicles affected by a malfunctioning of the front body control module where it operates the windscreen wipers.

The issue is when the widsceen wipers become inoperative th hazard is being able to have clear vision in in inclemen weather.

Mazda australia will cntact affected drivers and owners and arrange for rectification.

Audi Q5 (FY) MY2019-Recall

29th April 2019

In Australia the Q5 has been recalled. It has to do with the thickness of the walls for the brake master cylinder

The master brake cylinder may fail and causing a hydraulic leak where it could lead to brake failure however the emergency braking system would remain in tact. The failure could lead to danger to driver and passengers of the car and ther road users in an emergency.

Owners are advised to contact their nearest dealers for inspection and rectification. Some 445 vehicles are affected by this recall.

Volkswagen Crafter MY2006-2016-Recall

23 April 2019

Kia YP Carnival MY2019-Recall

12 April 2019

Due to a supplier assembly error the middle row seat belt may have been installed on the wrong side of the seat preventing the 3 point seat belt unusable.

Kia owners will be advised by mail and are also advised to make an appointment zt their local kia sevice centre for repairs and rectification.

Mercedes-Benz E Class Vehicles MY2016-Recall

9 April 2019

The air conditioning unit may have colided with the airbag controller unit during the assembly process and become damaged.

This could lead to the deployment of the airbags without notice and could cause injury to the occupants of the vehicle and other road users.

Owners are advied to contact their local mercedes dealer for a free repairs.

Isuzu D-MAX MY2018- Recall

2 April 2018

The rear leaf spring may fracture due to an insufficient diameter of the fron eye. If the leaf  spring does fracture the parking brake may be unintentionaly engaged due to lack of support of the rear axle. this could cause an accident and may cause injury to the occupants and other road users.

Isuzu will be contacting all known users and owners of these vehicles for checking and rectification or take your vehicle to the neqrest dealer for checking and or rectification.

Mercedes-Benz A, C and CLS Class Vehicles MY2018-2019-Recall

Software in the powertrain control unit may not work as it was designed to do.The warning light may not come on to warn thee driver and may reset while the car is being driven.

The engine rest can occur during the ECO pwer stop.The engine may not start also during driving the car the engine may power down in traffic and engine lose power causing a safety issue for occupants and other road users.

Owners are advised to take their vehicles to their nearest authorised Mercedes Dealer.

Volvo S90 and XC60 MY2018-2019-Recall

31 March 2019

A nut on the front seat rail may be missing on some vehicles. If anaccident were to occur the seat could deform and injure the occupants of the vehicle.

The change of the seat structure could accur and may cause inury to the occupant of the seat. Volvo Australia will contact all known owners of these cars for repair and rectification.

Porsche Boxster 718 and Porsche 911 MY2018-Recall

28 March 2019

The air bag sensors in the side of the vehicle may have not been tensioned correctly.

If the airbags are triggered in the event of an accident the restrain system may not protect the people inside the vehicle as intended.

Owners should take their vehicles to the nearest Porshe dealer for repairs and rectification.

Alfa Romeo Giulia and Alfa Romeo Stelvio MY2017-2019-Recall

26 March 2019

Vehicles fitted with adaptive Cruise control may not be able to cancel the use in specific  driving conditions.

In certain circumstances their may be an increase in speed and drivers may not be able to cancel  or stop the cruise control by using the brakes.and this could cause danger to drivers and occupants of a car and other road users.

Fiat Chrysler Australia will contact owners for a free software update to rectify this problem.

Outlander PHEV MY2014-2014.5-Recall

18 March 2019

The airflow sensor located within the petrol engine may fail. Failure of the airflow sensor will be indicated by a deterioration in vehicle performance, causing the EV system warning lamp to turn on.

If the vehicle contiues to used the risk to driver andpassengers is heightened as the vehicle engine may fail and stop.

Owners are advised to contact their local Mitsubishi dealer for inspection and rctification.

Audi A5 (F5) with 20" Wheels MY2017-2018-Recall

18 March 2019

Tyres of the type “Sport Maxx RT Noise Shield 265/30 ZR 20”, which were supplied by the Dunlop company, do not fully comply with the approval test requirements of UN/ECE R30 which was the evidence used to certify to Australian Design Rule ADR 23/02.

At high speed these tyres could what is called ttyre chunkimg ( this is when the tyres start to have peices come off and looks as though it has been cut from the tyre).

Owners are advised to contact their  Audi dealer for inspection and repaisrs.

Porsche Cayenne 9YA MY2018-19- Recall

16 March 2019

Due to a software issue the red brake warning light light does not come on when the brake pads have warn out.

There will be a yellow warning message come up on the multi funcction display where owners can dismiss the warning after staring the car. If this warning is continued to be ignored then the brakes could be warn ot and threfore create a safety hazard for the owners and other road uses.

Owners are advised to contact their nearest Porsche service centre.

Volkswagen Polo MY2018 and MY2019- Recall

13 March 2019

There are over 2,0000 vehicles by this recall . Where the handbrake adjuster nut could  loosen rendering the use in an emergency possibly unsafe for th user and other road users as wll.

Owners are advised to contact volkswagen dealer neaest to them for inspection and rectification.

Mercedes-Benz E Class Wagon MY2018-RECALL

11 March 2019

The right spoiler on reae end door may not have been tightened according to specifications. The spoiler could detach and become a hazard to other road users.

Owners are advised to contact their local mercedes dealer for a free repair.

Volkswagen Golf MY2018-2019- Recall 

7 March 2019

The welded connection of the rear seat bench may not have been correctly connected. In the event of an accident the rear head rest may not function properly. There may be a potentially of injury increase in an accident.

Volkswagen will contact all known owners of affected vehilces for repairs and rectification.

Subaru Impreza MY2009-2016

Subaru XV MY2012-2015
Subaru WRX MY2009-2014
Subaru WRX STI MY2011-2014

RECALL

 6th March 2019

These vehilces are being recalled for a brake light electrics failure that could occur. The issue is when a dust or dirt reaches the contact points of the braking electricals the lights od the brakes may not work even though the brakes are working to stop a vehilce.

The total number of cars is over 121,000. Owners are advised to contact their nearest Subaru Dealer for an inspection and replacement stop light switch.

Maserati Recall 2014-15 MY Years Ghibli & Quatroporte

1 March 2019

There is a problem that has been found in these models during the manufacturing process that the fuel lines may have been damaged during the manufacturing process.

In a worse case scenario a fire in the engine bay could result. It is advised that those vehicles affected that owners will receive notification in the mail from Maserati Australia about the recall.

Mercedes C Class Cars Recalled 

5 October 2018

The Model is being recalled as a result of the rear bonding strips left and right may have not been performed correctly during manufacture of the car.

The hazard could be that these strips could come off while the car is being driven and cause am accident.

Ownwes will be advised by mail or concreently contact your nearest Mercedes dealer for examination and rectification.

When buying a Used Car

10 September 2018

You know when you buy a used car that may be 1 year old or even 10 nad may have log books its is always an idea to let the car company know that you now have the car and you are the owner. there is a simple reason for tis  sometimes these cars have may have a recall on them outstanding and because the car company has lost the known owners due to the car being sold they cannot get in touch with you.

Always remember to let the car ccompany know. You can do this by filling out the change of ownership in the log books. Believe me it will help keep your car safe and mechanically sound.

The funny thing it happened to me the other day when I bought a used car and had to get something simple done via a dealership workshop and guess what it showed that there was a recall for it outstanding. I encourage everyone to do this simple thing becuase it could be a life saver.

New Laws for Passing Emergency Vehicles

4 September 2018

A new law came into effect on 1 September 2018 that says you must slow down to 40 KMH when passing an emergency or police vehicle on the side of the road at all times whether or not you are on a multi lane highway or a normal suburban street.

You may not know about it, I certainly did not until it was announced on saturday 1 September this year. A little late don't you think. Here is the rub if you don't slow down then you are caught the the fine is wait for it $445.00 plus 2 demerit points on your licence.

This is for NSW I don't know if this law applies to other states yet. I can see why and it is for safety reasons and I applaud the NSW government for this. Please slaow down where you see emergency vehicles or even cars that are broken down where help is being given like NRMA etc.

2018 Jeep Cherokee Recall

21 August 2018

A fault in the half shaft assembly casing a loss of power or abiliity to park thevehicle.the vehicle can crash without warning and may cause injury to occupants or bystanders. A broken half shaft bearing assembly may result in loss of power and may result in an accident or cuase hazard on a busy road.

Jeep australia is notifying owners of the the recall or owners can contact their local jeep dealers for checking and rectification.

FCA Australia Fiat 500X Recall 2015 -2018

20 August 2018

If the vehicle has a faulty rear seat latch and the rear seat belts are fastened then occupants could be injured in an accident. Baby seats fastened by the isofix anchrs and not the seat belt then the rea seats could unlatch and fold in an accident.

Again Fiat will notify known owners of these vehicles.

Mercedes C and E Class Cars Recall

19 August 2018

The left cutout for the exhaust system is missing in some incorrectly installed panelling. The incorectly installed panelling could come into contact with the exhaust system if the car is under heavy load and the panelling could catch fire.

Owners ae advised to cntact their nearest dealers for an inspection and repairs as necessary.

Audi A4,A5, A5 Cabriolet& Q5 Recall

19 August 2018

Audi is recalling the above models for a defect in the auxillary heating element of the air-conditioning system where it could overheat and cause smoke damage or even  a fire.

All known owners of the above model cars will be contacted by Audi Australia for a time where owners can have this issue rectified.

Audi Q5 Recall 2018MY

8 August 2018

There has been a recall for the MY 2018 Q5 Audi with a problem to the rear brake pistons. During the manufacturing process the brake pistons may have been incorrectly coated which may cause the brake pedal to travel further therefore not slowing vehicle down quickly enough.

This is a safety issue and this is why the recall has been enacted.Need more information go to www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/audi-australia-pty-ltd-my-18-q5-fy. Copy this to your browser address bar and it will take you there.

Announcing a New Product

6 August 2018

Today we have available to sell to you the product the professionals use when washing cars. It is from the Autoglym range of car cleaning products.It is called Polar Blast. The product is used for when you either spray the soapy water surfactant over the car as a pre wash or just wash your car.

I sell it cheaper than you can find on Ebay even. I trst this product as I do all autoglym products as they are among the best products for car care in Australia.

Just go to our shopping page and order yours now. You might be surprised how good theses products really are.

Sergio Machionne Dies.

5 August 2018

Hard to beleive that this man has died at such a young age. Apparently he had complications after surgery he was under going at the time. He was only 66 when he passed away. He was the face of Fiat Chrysler for over 10 years as he rescued a company that was terminally ill itself after the Global financial  chrises.

He will leave a legacy that was unmatched in the auto industry and be said somewhat a visionary for what he achieved in his short life. 

Ford Kuga Recall

3/8/2018

Ford is recalling Certain Ford Kuga SUV models due to a problem or concern that the engine could overheat and cause the engine  oil to be depleted .

The concern is that if that happens that the oil dropped by the car onto the road surface would leave behind an oil slick and may cuase an accident to other road users.

The year range is 2013 and 2104 year model of this vehilce. Owners should take their car to the nearest authorised ford dealer for a checkup.

Using a mobile Phone in Car to Cost?

Using a mobile phone in New South Wales is about to get even more expensive. With now 5 demerit point and a $550,00 fine it getting steeper as many people still insist to use a mobile phone in their hands while driving.

P Plater's cannot use a mobile phone under any circumstances and if found out or caaught they will automatically lose their licence. For Normal drivers imagine for one moment when on long weekends and public holidays when you get double demeit points. You could lose your licence straight away.

you are not allowed by law to have phone in your hand unless passing to a passenger or even have a mobile phone sitting in your lap even when driving. Also there is the high tech camera going to be mounted at points on certain roads where it will catch you using a mobile phone.

So it is  time to stop using mobile phones when driving.

Porsche Panemara 971 Recall

28 July 2018

The prosche Panemara is being recalled for a very signifigant safety issue.The connecting links to the rear anti roll bar may come loose and become detached and cause damage to surrounding suspension parts.

It may cause anaccident with control of the car becoming limited in an emergency situation. This recall has been advised via The Australian Competition Consumer  Commission and Porsche Cars Australia.

Owners are advised to take their cars to their neaest Porsche dealer.

Point to Point Speed Cameras Important?

10 April 2018

This again is about the road toll here in Australia and it is getting worse not better. Up until this month 107 people have died on NSW roads and that is higher than the same time last year which stood at 87. There are point tp point cameras in NSW in which the government has installed for the monitering of trucks not cars.

This is 107 people too many in my opinion. They are someone son,daughter,husband,wife,father or mother brother or sister. So why have we not turned on these very good safety deterrent. I hear you say another revenue raiser. THAts Bullshit.

It prevents people who speed and it catches the people who are too darned impatient to slow down and stick to the speed limits. Speed Kills and it does.Studies have shown use of point to point cameras work and they save lives because evryone has to slow down and behave for once.

I say turn them on.

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1 April 2018

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Instead of paying out of existing funds why not use funds from a finance source where we can help get that viatal peice of equipment for your business that could make a big differerence for your business.

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Deaths on Australian Roads begin to Worry Government Officials?

21 March 2018

Australian officials are beginning to worry why the death toll on Australian roads are beginning to climb after so many years of gradual decline. It is certainly a worrying trend after 2017 saw an increase in the number of people killed on Australian roads increase after nearly 30+ years of declining fatalaties through car accidents.

Originally when epople could drink and drive inAustralia the death toll was horrendous and was continuing to grow. Along with this we also had many injured as a result  of car accidents through drink driving and failry unsafe cars at that time.

Governments in Australia decided enough was enough and bought in driver alchohol testing with another weapon and that was speed cameras. Governments also decided to start making cars more safer with legislation far cars to have safety features such as ABS brakes and air bags.

Over the years we saw the toll decline remarkably and so did the injuries in car accidents.However the new disease seems to be people driving cars under the influence of drugs in one form or another.