The holiday season is upon us, and there's nothing more exciting than planning a Christmas getaway. The joy of hitting the open road, with festive tunes and a car packed full of gifts and laughter, is a quintessential part of the Australian Christmas experience. However, the last thing you want is for car trouble to put a damper on your holiday cheer. That's why regular car servicing is essential, especially as the busy Christmas period approaches.

Ensure a Safe Christmas Journey with Regular Car Servicing

First things first, let's talk timing. Many workshops, including Autotech Bunbury in Bunbury, get extremely busy in the lead-up to Christmas. With most of them closing for the holiday period, booking early is crucial. Avoid the last-minute scramble and the potential disappointment of a fully booked garage by scheduling your service as early as possible. This foresight not only ensures your car is in prime condition for your road trip but also keeps your holiday stress-free and enjoyable.

Regular car servicing is the backbone of vehicle maintenance, ensuring your ride is safe, efficient, and reliable. During a typical service, a range of mechanical tasks are performed to check and maintain the car's optimal performance. Here's what you can expect:

1. Oil and Filter Change: 
Fresh oil and a clean filter are vital for keeping your engine running smoothly. They help in reducing wear and tear and preventing overheating during long drives. A smoothly operating engine is also more efficient which helps to keep your fuel usage down, translating to savings in the hip pocket.

2. Brake Inspection: 
Ensuring your brakes are responsive is crucial, especially during the holiday season when traffic can be unpredictable. A service includes checking brake pads, fluid levels, and the overall brake system to make sure it is up to the task of keeping you and your passengers safe on your holiday travels.

3. Tyre Check and Rotation: 
Properly inflated and aligned tyres are essential for a safe trip. Your mechanic will inspect for wear and rotate the tyres for even usage, enhancing grip and fuel efficiency. Good tyres also go a long way towards lessening driver fatigue, an issue you can do without when trying to enjoy a relaxing holiday.

4. Battery Test: 
The last thing you need on a remote road is a dead battery. Regular servicing includes testing the battery's health and connections to help ensure you don't find yourself stranded in the middle of nowhere with a vehicle that won't start.

5. Fluid Level Check: 
From coolant to transmission fluid, ensuring all fluids are at optimal levels prevents breakdowns and keeps your car running smoothly. Knowing all your fluids are in good condition and at the appropriate levels gives you added peace of mind that your car is ready

6. Lights and Wipers: 
Visibility is key, so all lights and wipers are checked to ensure they’re functioning correctly, preparing you for all driving conditions.

Embarking on a road trip is an adventure, and having peace of mind knowing your vehicle is in top condition is priceless. Having a professional mechanic, backed by a nationwide warranty, service your car before you hit the road gives you confidence in the safety and reliability of your vehicle. Autotech Bunbury offers this assurance, with expert technicians who are part of the Repco Auto Tech training program, keeping up-to-date with modern vehicle repair methods.

This means you’re not just relying on a routine check but entrusting your vehicle to skilled professionals who understand the intricacies of your car. In the unlikely event that something goes awry during your travels, a nationwide warranty ensures that help is never far away, no matter where your holiday takes you.

Regular car servicing isn’t just about preparing for a single trip; it’s about long-term benefits that enhance your driving experience. Here are some key advantages:

Improved Safety: 
By addressing potential issues early, regular servicing ensures your vehicle is safe, reducing the risk of accidents.

Increased Longevity: 
Keeping up with maintenance tasks prolongs the life of your car, meaning fewer replacements and repairs over time.

Better Performance and Efficiency: 
A well-maintained car runs more efficiently, saving you money on fuel and improving performance.

Enhanced Resale Value: 
A car with a comprehensive service history is more attractive to buyers, ensuring a higher resale value.

The spirit of Christmas is about joy, togetherness, and creating lasting memories. Don't let vehicle issues spoil this special time of year. By prioritizing regular servicing at Autotech Bunbury, you're investing in a stress-free holiday, ensuring every journey is safe and enjoyable.

So, take action today. Book your car in for a service with Autotech Bunbury before the Christmas rush begins, and experience the peace of mind that comes with knowing your vehicle is in expert hands.

Whether you're staying local in Bunbury or venturing further afield, a well-maintained car is the best gift you can give yourself this Christmas. Safe travels and happy holidays...

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Prepare Your Car for a Stress-Free Christmas Holiday with Regular Servicing

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Autotech Bunbury extends heartfelt appreciation to the community for their unwavering support over the past decade. As a family-owned workshop, they are committed to delivering top-quality automotive services in Bunbury. Founded in 2014 and operated by Dan and Emma Troy, Autotech Bunbury has earned the trust and admiration of the community over the years, thanks to their steadfast dedication to excellence.

Autotech Bunbury celebrate 10 years in business with local award...

Specialising in a comprehensive range of services, including car servicing, repairs, 24/7 RAC Roadside Contractor assistance, towing services, and car key solutions, Autotech Bunbury has built a reputation for reliability and quality. Their focus on customer satisfaction has not only cultivated a loyal clientele but also led to their recognition at the 2024 Bunbury Geographic Business Excellence Awards, where they won in the Business with Six to Ten Employees category on Saturday, August 3rd.

Mrs. Troy expressed her heartfelt thanks, noting the uplifting sense of community spirit throughout the event.

“I was grateful for the uplifting community spirit that was felt throughout the night. I am grateful to the team at BGCCI who truly went above and beyond. Their efforts made the event special and memorable” Mrs Troy said of the event, according to the South Western Times

The Autotech Bunbury team is deeply grateful to the local community, their supportive business network, and most importantly, their dedicated staff. The collective support they’ve received has been crucial to their success.

Join the many satisfied customers who have experienced the exceptional service at Autotech Bunbury. Whether you require routine maintenance or urgent repairs, their skilled team is ready to deliver service that consistently exceeds expectations.

Conveniently located in Bunbury, Autotech Bunbury (MRB5787)

Autotech Bunbury are also an RAC Authorised Roadside Assist Contractor. If you find yourself stuck somewhere, whether it be out of fuel, a flat battery, locked keys inside the vehicle, wheel or tyre issues or a host of other problems, Autotech Bunbury can get you back on track fast. If we can't fix your vehicle in place we also offer a full tilt tray vehicle recovery service through our dedicated recovery team at ATB Towing.

RAC Authorised Roadside Assist and 24/7 Vehicle Recovery in Bunbury

We understand that breakdowns are never planned so we have teamed up with some BNPL companies for your convenience. Ask our team about payment options on booking. 

Easy payment options - Autotech Bunbury now offer the convenience of Afterpay  and Paypal Pay In 4

Our flexible payment options also include Cash, Direct Deposit, EFT, EFTPOS, MasterCard, and Visa and you can rest easy in the knowledge that we will never undertake any work on your vehicle unless we discuss it with you first.

We specialise in car servicing for European Vehicles with specialist technicians and Equipment on site for Volkswagen Audi Group Diagnostics. Autotech Bunbury work on all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles, 4x4 and diesel vehicles. 

We are equipped to work on a broad range of cars from European to Japanese and of course the Aussie greats. 

We also offer Fleet Maintenance Services and are authorised service/ repairers for a number of fleet companies, such as FleetCare, Custom Fleet, Fleetplus, SG Fleet, EasiFleet, Fleet Card, and RAS Affiliated Fleet Partners.

We pride ourselves on our workmanship and clarity and strive to be as upfront and clear as we can.

Services we offer include Logbook Service, Mechanical repairs and upgrades, Fleet Work, Brake Repairs and Service, Air Conditioning Work, Suspension Servicing, Repairs and Upgrades, Cooling System Servicing and Repairs, Transmission Servicing and Repairs, Diagnostics, Auto Electrical, Tyres, Batteries, Warranty Repairs & Towing.

Our fully qualified log book servicing ensures your car is in safe hands, and we provide quality car service and repairs on all models.

With a very spacious automotive workshop we can handle a large variety of servicing and repairs of all kinds of vehicles from passenger car to 4WD's, Vans, light trucks etc

Autotech Bunbury care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation to reliably and responsibly conduct automotive air conditioning service (AU36994). ARC Approved Car Air Conditioning Servicing reduces Fuel Costs and protects your health. 

In addition to this knowledge we also have the tools and the experience to work on almost all makes and models of vehicles and offer log book servicing to newer as well as older models. Dan has a huge European and Japanese car background and another of our Service Technicians is an Aussie car genius, giving us the ability to provide the best of both worlds, servicing and repairing both local and imported vehicles.

Honesty and clarity in Bunbury car service

Autotech Bunbury take pride in our workmanship and clarity of reporting. Our goal is to be as upfront and open as we can and explain what needs to be undertaken in a clear and understandable manner.

With our service we include a full vehicle inspection, it offers clarity between ourselves and the customer with regard to the condition of their vehicle.

We NEVER carry out any unauthorised work without the customers' confirmed consent.

We aim to provide the best customer service that we can and treat everyone and their vehicles with respect.

2018 Southwest Small Business Awards WOW winner for Customer Excellence, Autotech Bunbury take great pride in offering our clients the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs, as well as clarity in our service.

Owners Dan and Emma opened Autotech Bunbury as a husband wife team in 2014. As a family owned business we understand the importance of ensuring our clients cars are not only operating at their most efficient, but also that they are as safe as they can be – Holding standards at a high level.

Since opening AutoTech our business has grown exponentially through word of mouth and in speaking to our customers we are told it is our straightforward, approachable and personable attitudes that gives AutoTech its edge.

We aim to be as upfront and open as we can. We have the ability to work on a broad range of cars from European to Japanese and of course the Aussie greats. 

We believe that motorists in Bunbury deserve the very best in customer service and technical expertise, that's why we choose to be a part of Australia's largest independent network of mechanical workshops, proudly backed by the biggest name in the business - Repco. 

Personal service with Nationwide Warranty

We joined the Repco Authorised Service network in 2016, meaning we are now able to proudly stand with other stores offering Nationwide Warranty on our workmanship and parts. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, we have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring only the very best in automotive care.

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

Our professionally equipped Bunbury workshop is well placed to offer complete car service and repairs in and around Bunbury and the southwest, including Australind, Eaton, Dalyellup, South Bunbury, Boyanup, Burekup, Capel, East Bunbury, Myalup and surrounding suburbs. 

We also have a range of Batteries and Tyres to help you keep your car safely on the road.

So rest assured - with an Autotech Bunbury expert mechanic in charge of your regular car service - your car is in very safe hands.

For friendly car service from a trusted independent mechanic, you can rely on the team at Autotech Bunbury.

As your local Mechanic in Davenport, Auto Tech Bunbury take great pride in offering our clients the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs (MRB5787)...

Automotive Servicing and Repairs in Bunbury

High quality, good condition tyres are an important part of the ‘Safety Triangle' of Shock absorbers, brakes and tyres. As their main role is keeping your car in contact with the road they play a vital role in the stopping power of your car.

Whatever the tyre you are looking for, or vehicle you want to find them for, Autotech Bunbury can help to find them, fit them and help you keep them performing. Looking to get some big off road tyres for your 4WD, some comfortable, affordable tyres for the family car or some high performance rubber for your sporty beast, we can offer the best advice around when it comes to tyres and wheels.

The braking system cannot work to its maximum performance if the tyres are worn or otherwise unsuitable for the car or type of driving you undertake. If you are experiencing unusual vibrations, poor handling of the vehicle, have problems keeping tyres at the correct pressure, have low tyre tread or can see obvious damage to your tyres, you should probably checked by experts in tyres such as the service team from Autotech Bunbury.

Regular car servicing will keep your car in good condition and having the tyres checked at the same time can help you be aware of your tyres' condition and alert you to any problems.

So it makes sense to take your car to a mechanic who understands tyres for your regular scheduled car service.

Your Autotech Bunbury mechanic can also let you know if your car would benefit from a wheel alignments or wheel balancing. They are relatively low cost and can greatly improve your driving experience as well as vehicle safety.

New tyres, a wheel alignment and wheel balance go hand in hand to ensure good handling. Autotech Bunbury are experts at inspecting and maintaining tyres and related components and can give you good advice on purchasing the correct tyres for your car and taking care of your wheels and tyres.

So if you need new tyres, a wheel balance or wheel alignment or just a simple bit of wheel related advice perhaps it is time to pop in to our Bunbury workshop for some expert advice.

Autotech Bunbury are independently owned and operated and known locally for our honest service, years of experience and knowledge. We have a range of tyres and specialist equipment to perform your new tyre fitting or wheel alignment and balance. All our mechanical work is backed by a Nationwide Warranty. 

High quality, good condition tyres are an important part of the ‘Safety Triangle' of Shock absorbers, brakes and tyres. As their main role is keeping your car in contact with the road they play a vital role in the stopping power of your car...

Tyre & Wheel services in Bunbury

With reference to brake systems, you should never ignore them until brake repairs become your only option.

Regular check ups such as our 65 point vehicle report, which we provide with all full car services undertaken at Autotech Bunbury, are crucial in assuring the vehicle's brake system is in good order. Our team of qualified technicians will be able to alert you should they detect that repair or service of your vehicle's braking system is required to avoid it translating to a real problem.

Brake services we provide at Autotech Bunbury include:

Brake Disc/Rotor And Drum Machining or Resurfacing

Get more information about Brake Services from your Repco Authorised Service dealer Here.

If you come across any signs that a car's brakes may be overdue for a servicing book online to get the brakes of your car examined in our Bunbury car service workshop today.

Get a Brake Service in Bunbury WA. For immediately superior braking performance insist on next generation Repco RCT pads and a Nationwide Warranty.

Brake maintenance in Bunbury

Wheel balance refers to how smoothly an individual wheel rotates around its own centre. Unbalanced wheels can cause other parts of your car to wear down faster - such as shock absorbers, struts and steering. If your wheels are not balanced properly it can affect the overall performance and feel of your car. 

Your steering wheel or car vibrates at high speed.

Your tyres have had some rough treatment such as potholes or extremely rough roads. 

Autotech Bunbury are fully equipped to balance your wheels - if you have any concerns, don't hesitate to make a booking today. 

Wheel balance refers to how smoothly an individual wheel rotates around its own centre.

Wheel Balancing in Bunbury

Wheel Balancing

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We wish to advise that we will be closed for the Monarch's Birthday on the 25th of September. Apologies for any inconvenience.

We advise that our workshop will be closed for the Christmas period from the close of business on Saturday the 21st of December and reopening on Monday the 20th of January

We advise that we will be closed for the Easter long weekend from Friday 29th of March, reopening Tuesday 2nd of April

AutoTech Bunbury (MRB5787) is your local car service mechanic in Bunbury. 

As a family owned and operated business, we take great pride in offering our customers the very best in automotive care and we are committed to providing personalised and friendly service at all times.

 As a Repco Authorised Service centre, we participate in the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring our technicians are kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods. 

We have a wealth of experience in servicing all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles.

 For reliable car maintenance, service & repairs in Bunbury and the surrounding areas, please use our online booking form or give us a call.

Autotech Bunbury

Wheel Balancing

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