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G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. 
		
Conveniently located in Collinsville, the business is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring their technicians are kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods. 
		
G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical have a wealth of experience in servicing all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, they have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care.

Call G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical for all your diesel 4WD and diesel passenger vehicle repairs, inspections and services. A diesel engine can be more efficient, better for the environment and cheaper to run than its petrol-powered counterpart. However, it still needs regular servicing to keep it running at an ultimate level and to help make sure nothing goes wrong. Our technicians are fully qualified to service diesel 4wd and passenger diesel vehicles. G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical can also help with DPF and EGR management, carbon cleaning, diesel fuel system problems and more - call us today if you have any questions. Our diesel services include: Changing oil Changing fuel filter Checking brakes Want to learn more about Diesel engines? Then visit Diesel Engine FAQs Talk to one of our friendly staff to book in your vehicle for Service, Repair or Inspection during business hours on 07 4785 6800 or use our handy online booking form.

G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical are fully qualified to service and repair your Diesel car, 4WD, ute or light truck. A diesel engine can be more efficient, better for the environment and cheaper to run than its petrol-powered counterpart.

Diesel Inspections, Repairs & Log Book Service in Collinsville

Your local Collinsville car service professional G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical specialises in all makes of four-wheel drives. Our mechanics provide everything from routine log book services to major repairs, accident damage and we also supply and fit lift kits, suspensions and all types of 4WD accessories. Since 2000, our mechanics have worked on and gained experience in just about every 4x4 on Australian roads, including SUVs, trucks, jeeps, off-roads and muscle cars.  G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical is here to help with all your 4WD needs, including: Tune-Ups Tow Hitches Snorkels Exo Cages Storage Systems Power Upgrades Premium Servicing Suspension Upgrades Gearbox Rebuilding Protection Equipment Alloy And Steel Fabrication Engine & Drive Line Repairs Custom Bull bars & Bull Work Performance Engine Rebuilds Custom Intakes And Exhaust Systems Upgrades In addition, we also offer professional installation of lift kits and other performance enhancing upgrades. We can also outfit your vehicle with custom rims and tyres. On almost any four-wheel drive vehicle we supply and fit A/C Delco batteries, Dobinsons springs and suspension, TWS Townsville welding supplies, Penrite oils, tyres by Cooper and other leading tyre manufacturers and many more 4x4 and Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) accessories.  From parts work, tune-ups, complete builds to regular maintenance & service, we do whatever is needed to keep our customers satisfied and happily riding the road. 4WD maintenance and regular servicing Consistent maintenance is extremely important for proper care of your 4WD. Regularly scheduled maintenance at a professional mechanic workshop like G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical guarantees your 4x4 runs at its best and any issues are discovered before becoming costly repairs. During maintenance inspections, G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical will test your 4WD engine, brakes, tyres, filters; fuel consumption and mileage, as well as your 4WD steering, suspension, spark plugs and other components. Recommended manufacturers scheduled maintenance should be a part of every vehicle owner's automotive upkeep. This ensures better performance and longer life of your car, truck and SUV. We have the state-of-the-art and manufacturer-approved equipment and technicians to perform scheduled maintenance on any make and model vehicle at a very competitive price. Specialising in servicing, repairs, and upgrading four-wheel drives and SUVs, our 4WD Service Centre with a team of qualified and experienced mechanics & fitters can carry out all work required on your vehicle in a professional and efficient manner.

Our mechanics at G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical provide everything from routine to major repairs, accident damage and we also supply and fit lift kits, suspensions and all types of 4WD accessories.

Four-wheel drive (4X4) 4WD service Collinsville

G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical are European Car Specialists in Collinsville. G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical have the expertise and knowledge to provide service, repairs and diagnostics on all European and Luxury vehicles including Alfa Romeo - Audi - BMW - Citroen - Ferrari - Fiat - Land Rover - Mercedes-Benz - Mini Cooper - Peugeot - Lexus - Porsche - Volvo and many more locally in our Collinsville car service workshop. Why should I take my car to a European car specialist? European cars are designed and built with distinctive craftsmanship, with finely tuned engines. A high level of specialised knowledge is required to service or maintain them to the standards they deserve. Cutting edge technologies often found in Euro or Luxury vehicles require cutting edge expertise. We are members of the Repco Auto-Tech training program - Australia's leading provider of automotive technical training and information, so you are assured that G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical are fully versed with all modern vehicle servicing techniques. Through the Auto-Tech encyclopedia and SmartQuote programs G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical have unique access to the complete service schedules for all makes and models of Euro and Luxury Vehicles. Our highly skilled technicians know exactly how look after the care of all Luxury and European Vehicles, from using European car specific software for diagnosis through to choosing the right quality parts for your vehicle. If you're looking for an Audi service, an experienced BMW mechanic or someone to help protect your Luxury investment with qualified European car expertise contact G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical today.

G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical have the expertise and knowledge to provide service, repairs and diagnostics on all European and Luxury vehicles locally in our Collinsville car service workshop…

European and Luxury Car Log Book Service

Call the experts at G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical for your Log Book Servicing needs. A logbook service is a comprehensive maintenance routine prescribed by the vehicle's manufacturer, recorded in a logbook to maintain warranty and ensure optimal vehicle performance and safety. This includes checks and replacements of fluids, filters, and critical components to ensure optimal performance and safety. We can perform fully qualified log book servicing on a wide range of makes and models including: Holden, Ford, Mazda, Toyota, Nissan, BMW, Audi, Hyundai, Honda, Kia - and many more. Keeping up with your Log Book schedule helps to maintain your statutory rights to a new car warranty.  We don't have to have a physical log book in order to do a Log Book Service - it just means we follow the manufacturers guidelines. We can certainly provide you with a log book to help you record your cars service history, which will be a benefit if you ever decide to sell your vehicle. Want to know more about  Many people believe they must go back to a car dealership for New Car Log Book servicing in order to maintain the warranty. Actually, the ACCC have consistently confirmed that under Australian Law, you are free to have your car service carried out by a mechanic or service centre of your choice provided they are qualified to do so. See our video to learn more.  Don't let small things become BIG things because a regular inspection has been missed. It's not worth the inconvenience. Let the experienced team at G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical make sure you are safe on the road.

A log book service is a comprehensive maintenance routine prescribed by the vehicle's manufacturer and includes safety checks and replacements of fluids, filters, and critical components to ensure optimal performance and safety. Call G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical to book in your next Car Service.

Log Book Service in Collinsville

To help you understand Log Book servicing and learn more about G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical, please read the questions and answers below: What is a Log Book Service? A log book service is a service that strictly follows the manufacturers guidelines at set intervals either by time eg. 6 months or kilometres eg. 10,000 km.  Most manufacturers log book services, always start with a engine oil and filter change plus a standard set of checks to carry out.  Then at different intervals, extra checks and tasks will be added.  Examples are: diff oil replacement, brake fluid replacement, in-tank fuel pump replacement Why do I need a log book service? Where possible, it it is always recommended to follow the Manufacturers guide lines to servicing and maintenance of your vehicle.  All vehicles differ to some degree and some vehicles require higher levels of maintenance in different areas.  Engineers have spent a great deal of time and expense at working out, what is needed, and how often. If a vehicle is receiving quality services regularly from a reputable repairer, repairs and maintenance required will mostly be picked up ahead of time, so that the work can be scheduled to do at the next service interval.   What happens if I miss a Service? With modern day vehicles, it is becoming much more detrimental to a vehicle by just missing one service.  All vehicles now would be classed as relatively high performance as manufacturers strive for fuel economy, the engine capacities are being decreased and the power levels increased.  In addition, they are also trying to make engines very low friction, this is being achieved by making piston rings with very little tension on them. Missing one oil change can see some engines losing compression and failing to run from piston rings being bound up with oil sludge.  Engine oil starts turning to sludge at a certain point, which also starts clogging critical oil galleries, which soon leads to major failures.  If a vehicle is overdue for servicing, we would always recommend doing it as soon as possible and adding a quality flushing agent to the old engine oil before dropping it.  Correct servicing is much more economical than an engine rebuild. Do you have Loan cars and how much do they cost? We don't have any dedicated loan cars unfortunately, but can drop customers home and pick them up (in the local town area ) if this can be of assistance. Will I lose my New Car Warranty if I don't go back to the dealer? No.  We are part of the Repco Authorised Service group and are fully approved to carry out new car servicing.  Losing New Car Warranty is a myth spread by dealerships. The team at G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical are fully qualified to service new vehicles. We have more information on this for you in our article. Please click here. I have lost my Log Book, do I need it? Having the vehicle's log book is definitely always a good thing, especially when selling the vehicle so a buyer can see the service history at a glance.  But this is not the end of the world.  We subscribe to 2 programs where we can seek the required information for a given service interval for basically all makes and models.  Also our invoicing is very comprehensive, where we list all jobs separately with parts attached to each job.  Our invoices will satisfy the most fussiest buyer when wanting service history.  Our operating program also offers easy retrieval of information if a customer ever needs an invoice copy or a history report etc. Do you provide Digital reports for the work you have done? or a digital report of what's wrong with my car? We will happily email our invoice to the customer at their request.  Our invoices are very detailed in showing all work done and parts used.  Also we do list any relevant information in the "Vehicle Report" section of any repairs coming up or needed immediately. How long will the service take? Services can range anywhere from 1.5 hours to 5-6 hours depending on the vehicle and kilometre interval.  We will always notify a customer prior to the service, of what time the vehicle will be required for as a minimum and will normally have supplied the customer an estimate of all work agreed upon to do. We normally arrange the customer to drop the vehicle at 8.00am of the agreed day and call them either when work is complete or if defects have been found and direction is needed from the customer. How much will my service cost? We prefer to find out as much information from the customer as possible to identify what they would like done to their vehicle and then provide an estimate.  When the work is agreed upon, they are then booked in.  If extra defects / repairs are found during the service, the customer is always contacted to see if they would like any of the extra's done ( if parts and time allow).  If the customer does want some of the extra's done, we would update the estimate and either give a verbal price or email an updated estimate to them for approval.  No extra work is done without approval.  If a customer cannot be contacted, only the agreed upon work is done and the vehicle would have to be rebooked. How can I pay for my Service? We accept, cash, bank transfer, credit card and eftpos. Also, we can run monthly accounts to approved customers who fulfil our application criteria. When are you Open? Our Collinsville workshop is open from 8.00 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 2.00pm Friday.  We do work back when the need arises. We are closed on weekends. What is the earliest time I can bring my car in? Vehicles can be dropped off in front of our office at anytime and locked up and the keys dropped in the key box in front wall to the right of our entrance door.  Also you can arrange to bring in your vehicle the day or days before if required and we will keep vehicle in our fenced premises. Can I drop off my car after hours? Vehicles can be dropped off in front of our office at anytime and locked up and the keys dropped in the key box in front wall to the right of our entrance door.  Is there a secure key drop off box after hours? We have a drop box in front wall of our building to the right of our entrance door. Can I collect my car after hours? If the Service/Repair Invoice is paid prior to Close of Business or you are an approved account holder, with consultation we try to meet most customers needs in this area. Can you pick up my car from home? We do this if required, within the town limits. Can you drop me home when I deliver my car for servicing or repair? We do this if required, within the town limits. What happens if something is not right after my car service? We would hope that our customers notify us immediately, so that in this unlikely event, we can arrange to check the customers concern without delay.  If any repair or rework was deemed necessary, it would be attempted to be carried out as soon as humanly possible, while also trying to fit in with the customers needs.  If problem was deemed to be from faulty workmanship, it would be rectified at our expense. We take great pride in our work. And you have the added assurance of our REPCO Nationwide Warranty if you find yourself out of town.  Will you give me reminders when my next service is due? This can be done at the customers request but could only be done on a time basis and not a kilometre base. Can my car be serviced at the same time it is repaired? Yes, we do carry out servicing at the same time as many major repairs.  In this case, we would have provided an estimate for all work requested and allotted the correct amount of technicians time to the job.  We do on many occasions, have 2 technicians allocated to one vehicle, if the customer can only leave the vehicle with us for a specified time. When necessary we will plan and request to have the vehicle overnight or longer for some jobs that may require this.  This is always done with prior consultation with the customer. How do I book in a Service? Bookings can be made Online 24/7 on our Repco website and one of our friendly staff will call to discus your needs further. Then we can supply an estimate first to ensure the customer is happy to proceed with pricing and then a booking is made. 

Alternatively, a customer can come into the workshop in person and discuss their needs. This is our preferred option, as quite often more information is revealed to us about particular concerns that you may have with your vehicle. Or call us during office hours on our landline 07 4785 6800. How often should I really service my car? We believe the most reliable scheduling option for servicing that many manufactures use, is the 10,000 kms or 6 months ( whichever comes first ).  If it is a vehicle that does not do many kilometres, upon discussion with the owner, we may suggest to service the vehicle on a yearly basis regardless of how few kilometres it may have done.  

The specified ingredients in engine oil begin to break down from the first time it travels around inside the engine picking up carbon deposits etc.  This is why there is a 'time' basis on services. We are always happy to discus a customers requirements and the elements their vehicle or vehicles work in to help work out a servicing regime that can be tailored specifically to suit their needs. I don't drive much, do I still need a service? Yes. We would still recommend having at minimum a yearly service regardless of how few a kilometres the vehicle has done.  The ingredients in engine oil specified by manufacturers, begin to break down from the first instance it travels around inside the engine, picking up carbon deposits etc.  This is why there is a timeframe on services. Can you fix other things while my car is being serviced? Yes, G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical can carry out other repairs when a vehicle is being serviced.  This can only be done if parts and technicians time is available and most importantly that the customer is available by phone or email to grant permission for any extra's. Or sometimes if a customer knows they will not be contactable during the service, they may chose to give a dollar amount of any minor repairs that may be done on the day. Can you wash my car? Yes, we can wash vehicles.  We do advise all customers that any vehicle's undercarriage must be at a certain state of cleanliness before we will put it on a hoist to service it.  A vehicle can not be properly checked over if area's are hidden by mud, dirt or coal etc.  If a vehicle is presented too dirty to work on, we seek permission for cleaning before starting work on the vehicle. If a customer requests any sort of additional cleaning or detailing, we will discuss their needs and provide an estimate. What type of oils and parts do you use? We mostly use Penrite oils, sometimes genuine is the only option.  With parts we discuss this with each customer as to what they prefer ie genuine or non genuine.  If Non genuine, where possible we use Repco as a first preference and then other reputable suppliers.  We only use parts that we would be happy to use in our own vehicles. Do you check my brakes during a service? Yes we check brakes during a service plus all major and minor components of the vehicle.  We actually push calliper pistons back in to confirm that callipers don't have any pistons starting to seize.  After every service we perform, we list any potential problems in the vehicle report section of the invoice. Why are some service items charged as an extra eg. hand brake adjustment, drive belt adjustment? In many log book services there are numerous checks asked for.  The service time given is for carrying out the check only.  If adjustment or repair is required, permission is sought and then if granted the work is carried out and charged for accordingly.

G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical share their customers frequently asked questions about Log Book servicing

Frequently Asked Questions about Log Book Servicing and Your Car

G-Spot Engineering &amp; Mechanical are well-placed to take care all of your Car Air Conditioning Re-gas, Repairs, Inspection or Servicing needs You should drop off your car to G-Spot Engineering &amp; Mechanical (AU066159) regularly to ensure the air conditioner system continues performing at its best as well as having the mechanics check out the condition of the whole vehicle. Repco Authorised Service mechanics perform a 65 point Vehicle Inspection with every service and can warn you about any items that may need renewing in the near future or those that are already damaged beyond repair. G-Spot Engineering &amp; Mechanical care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation (AU066159) to reliably and responsibly conduct automotive air conditioning service in and around Collinsville and the surrounding areas. Air Conditioner FAQ's How do air conditioners work? A car air conditioner system is composed of four essential parts : A belt-driven pump known as a compressor to compress and circulate gas. A radiator like unit called a condenser to redistribute heat and condense gas to a liquid. An expansion device, which could be a thermal expansion valve (TXV) or an orifice tube (subject to the kind of air-con system used). Some systems have an accumulator before the compressor to remove moisture from the refrigerant while TXV systems have a receiver-dryer before the evaporator performs the same crucial task. Both of these parts also store refrigerant. Car air conditioning is designed to pull the heat from the air within the car's interior area and transfer it outside, leaving only cooled or 'conditioned' air to be redistributed. Hot air is passed across a gas-filled evaporator, where the heat is easily absorbed by the refrigerant (in gas form), effectively removing the heat from the air in the car. The now heated gas is pulled through the compressor where it is further heated (via compression). The next stage involves the refrigerant being forced through the condenser to extract the refrigerant's heat quickly. The refrigerant, now condensed to a liquid, then moves through the expansion device (either a TXV or Orifice tube), which regulates the refrigerant's flow to the evaporator, changing the high-pressure liquid to a low-pressure mist (gas). A fan blowing over the evaporator's cold fins produces the cold air being blown into the car, and the entire process then begins all over again. Does the car air conditioner use more fuel? Yes! Your car air conditioning is using fuel. However, it's actually more fuel efficient to run car air conditioning than it is to have your windows down due to aerodynamic drag. If your air conditioning isn't performing its best, it may use more fuel to run. To avoid this, it's important that you have your air conditioning serviced regularly by professionals, like the ones at G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical.  What's the cause of the bad smell in car air conditioning? The damp environment can promote microbes, bacteria and even fungus growth inside the evaporator core. This can lead to nasty smells and possibly even be bad for the health of any vehicle occupants. Although modern evaporator units tend to be more efficient, they have more fins, meaning an increased capability to trap moisture and allow for micro-organism development. How do I know my car air conditioning is due for a service? If you cannot remember when your air conditioning was last serviced, perhaps it's time to book in with the team at G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical. You should also book in if: Your air conditioning system is blowing warm air There are damp patches or water stains under your dashboard Your car air conditioning system smells funny Your car air conditioning system is making strange noises There is weak air flow from the car air conditioning system Why does the car air conditioner need to be serviced? Car air conditioning is designed to pull the heat from the air within the interior area of the car outside, leaving only cooled or 'conditioned' air to be redistributed. This is achieved using a special compound called refrigerant, capable of readily absorbing heat as a gas and quickly losing heat as a liquid. The compressor needs the right amount of oil in the refrigerant to prevent it from seizing up. Should the air filters be jammed with dirt and bacteria, it will affect the entire system's performance, and it can even cause it to stop working altogether. On top of inhibiting air conditioner efficiency, dirty air filters can cause health problems. Being exposed to the elements and very diverse operating conditions and being used intermittently rather than being 'Always On' can cause decay of the hoses, connections and seals. A vehicle air conditioning system should be examined regularly to ensure there are no problems or refrigerant loss due to failure or leakage from these points. Simply by cooling the air in your car under normal running conditions, the air filters get dirty and intermittent use can cause seals to dry and crack, allowing them to leak. Even without leaks, the gas in a car air conditioning system will eventually begin to degrade or evaporate over time. It should be recharged as required to keep the air con system in peak running condition. How often should a car air conditioner be serviced? Your automotive air conditioning system needs to be examined once a year for any signs of problems with the seals, hoses and connections and confirm there is no refrigerant reduction over time. Regularly servicing your automotive air conditioner system keeps refrigerant at optimum levels meaning the system does not need to work as hard. This, in turn, protects the system from damage and minimises fuel expenditure. Can I service my own car air conditioner? Only qualified mechanics with the appropriate training, like the ones at G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical, should attempt to service a car air conditioner. Specific licences are required to service or repair some types of car air conditioning systems, especially where re-gas (recharging of the refrigerant) is concerned. Strict guidelines and procedures must be adhered to when handling certain refrigerants, which must always be fully recovered and not allowed to escape into the atmosphere during servicing. Refrigerant can also pose serious health risks if mishandled. Specialist equipment is also required as the air conditioning system is under extreme pressure and must be pulled into a deep vacuum to remove any moisture, to avoid seriously damaging the system. You can find out more about licensing on the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) Website.

An automotive air conditioning system is made up of four basic parts - a belt driven pump called a compressor to compress and circulate gas, the condenser to dissipate heat and condense gas to a liquid, an expansion device to convert liquid refrigerant to gas and an evaporator system to withdraw heat from the car…

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Diesel Inspections, Repairs & Log Book Service in Collinsville

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European and Luxury Car Log Book Service

Log Book Service in Collinsville

Frequently Asked Questions about Log Book Servicing and Your Car

Car Air Conditioning FAQs