Your vehicle's differential bushings might be the culprit if they’re old, worn, or cracked. These essential components help control movement in the joints, absorb bumps on the road, and reduce vibrations and noise whether you’re driving forward or reversing. At Maffra Tyre and Mechanical Repairs, your trusted local mechanic in Maffra, we’re well-equipped to handle this and many other automotive issues.  

The Ford Territory and Falcon are undoubtedly two of the most popular vehicles seen on Australian roads. However, both models are known to experience significant wear in certain rear suspension components, particularly the rear differential bushing. This is most common in vehicles that have covered high mileage, possess high horsepower, or are regularly used for towing.

If you’ve noticed a clunking noise or felt a jolt when accelerating or shifting between drive and reverse, it may indicate that your differential bushing is no longer functioning as it should. The rear differential bushing is designed to ensure a smooth and quiet transfer of power from the engine to the rear wheels, making it a vital part of your vehicle’s performance.  

Ignoring this issue can lead to additional wear and tear on other drivetrain and suspension components, potentially resulting in more costly repairs. Acting promptly when symptoms arise is both practical and cost-effective.

At Maffra Tyre and Mechanical Repairs, your local Repco Authorised Service centre in Maffra, our skilled team has extensive experience diagnosing and resolving this problem. We can replace your worn rubber differential bushing with a durable Nolathane alternative, which is specifically engineered to address these concerns and restore your vehicle to peak performance.  

Did you know? Upgraded differential bushings, like Nolathane, not only improve durability but can also enhance handling and stability during cornering or heavy towing—offering additional benefits for your vehicle.

If clunking has become a regular part of your Territory or Falcon experience, don’t wait—get in touch with the team at Maffra Tyre and Mechanical Repairs today.

Diagnose and repair differential bushing issues at Maffra Tyre and Mechanical Repairs. Enhance performance, reduce noise, and improve handling with durable Nolathane upgrades. Book your service today!

Smooth Out Clunking in Your Territory or Falcon

At Maffra Tyre and Mechanical Repairs in Maffra, we understand how crucial the transmission is to your vehicle’s performance.  

Your transmission enables your car to shift smoothly between gears, and transmission fluid plays a vital role in making this possible. Not only does it ensure seamless gear changes, but it also protects the internal components of your transmission. While transmission fluid doesn’t naturally decrease with use, it’s still important to check its level regularly. 

Over time, transmission fluid can become contaminated with metal particles and debris, which can reduce the lifespan of your transmission. Replacing a transmission is a costly repair, so maintaining clean, adequate transmission fluid is a smart way to protect your vehicle and avoid unnecessary expenses in the long term. 

Additionally, it’s worth noting that transmissions can suffer from overheating if fluid levels are too low, as the fluid also helps regulate temperature within the system.

At Maffra Tyre and Mechanical Repairs, we offer a comprehensive 65 Point Vehicle Condition Report with every full car service upon request. This includes inspecting your transmission fluid, and we’ll let you know if it needs replacing or if your vehicle could benefit from a transmission service.

Ensure smooth gear changes with Maffra Tyre and Mechanical Repairs. We check and maintain transmission fluid as part of our services to keep your vehicle performing at its best. Book a service today!

Expert Vehicle Transmission Services

Maffra Tyre and Mechanical Repairs in Maffra can perform a range of radiator repairs on most vehicles, including:

Book in your car for a radiator repair or replacement or contact us for a quote today.

 Car engine cooling system failures rank among the top three causes of roadside breakdowns in Australia, with radiator failures accounting for a large percentage of these.

A fully functional radiator and cooling system is essential in preventing overheating, which can cause expensive breakdowns and may result in serious engine damage. Modern engines also operate more efficiently within specific temperature ranges.

Not all cooling system failures are explosive in nature; in most cases it's a slow process that may start with you noticing puddles under the car or having to top off the coolant level regularly. These are often signs your radiator may be leaking.

The temperature gauge may indicate a high coolant temperature in slow traffic but returns to normal during high speed driving. In some cases, you may notice a sweetish, “hot water” smell coming from the engine, or even notice actual steam coming from under the bonnet. All these symptoms are serious and should not be ignored. 

All Repco Authorised Service centres employ highly trained technicians who are qualified to spot and correct problems which not only affect radiators, but all parts and components of modern engine cooling systems.

When you have your cooling system inspected at a Repco Authorised Service centre, you gain the peace of mind that comes with knowing your vehicle's cooling system is up to the task of keeping your engine running at optimal temperatures.

Below are some commonly asked questions about radiators and cooling systems:

Why are there black flecks in the coolant?

What happens if I don't replace my leaking radiator?

What is a radiator flush and do I need one?

We answer them here or you can call us today for a cooling system check. 

As a Repco Authorised Service centre, Maffra Tyre and Mechanical Repairs are fully qualified to service your new car and protect your new car warranty. You'll enjoy the friendly service you expect from a local and trusted independent service centre, combined with the reassurance of the nationwide warranty backing provided by Repco Authorised Service.

Don't let a Leaky Radiator turn into an expensive problem. Maffra Tyre and Mechanical can check and repair your entire cooling system…

Radiator and cooling system service in Maffra

Maffra Tyre and Mechanical Repairs have the expertise and knowledge to perform diagnostics, repairs and service 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 Maffra workshop.

Why should I see a European car specialist?

Designed and built with distinctive craftsmanship and finely tuned engines, European cars require a high level of specialised knowledge to service or maintain them to the standards they deserve. Luxury and Euro vehicles often require cutting edge expertise to handle the cutting edge technologies that can be specific to these vehicles.

We are members of the Repco Auto-Tech training programme - Australia's leading provider of automotive technical training and information, so you can be sure that Maffra Tyre and Mechanical Repairs are kept up to date with all modern vehicle servicing techniques. Through the Auto-Tech encyclopaedia and SmartQuote programs Maffra Tyre and Mechanical Repairs have unique access to the complete service schedules for all makes and models of Luxury Vehicles.

Our fully qualified technicians know exactly how to care for and maintain all Luxury and European Vehicles, whether it be choosing the right quality parts or using European car specific software for diagnosis.

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 us or book a service today.

Maffra Tyre and Mechanical have the expertise and knowledge to perform diagnostics, repairs and service on all European and Luxury vehicles...

European and Luxury Car Service in Maffra

Drive Safe this Winter with a 65 Point Written Vehicle Inspection Report

Our 65 Point Vehicle Inspection Report is free with every service at Maffra Tyre and Mechanical Repairs in Maffra. Our qualified mechanics will visually check over the important components of your vehicle and provide you with a written report on the condition of your vehicle. We can then help you understand any concerns which may need to be attended so that you can drive safe this winter with Maffra Tyre and Mechanical Repairs and Repco Authorised Service.

While the Southern half of the country is bracing for a wet winter, the Northern half of Australia is enjoying their dry season.

The result of that could be completely different ways to prepare your vehicle for the winter driving season; however the essentials of safe winter motoring don't change. So what steps can you take to make sure your car is ready for safe winter motoring? 

We've all experienced that moment where you turn on the wipers on the first rainy day and realise they haven't been replaced in years! Wiper blades don't last forever, especially sitting under the harsh Australian sun all summer. A good quality wiper blade like Trico is essential to help you see your way clear regardless of the weather. Maffra Tyre and Mechanical Repairs can recommend a wiper blade or assembly that is right for your car.

Fluids and other mechanisms in your car can be impacted by cold weather; including coolants, oils and items such as glow plugs in diesel vehicles. Getting your car regularly serviced - especially by by someone qualified to understand the right products and parts to keep your car in top condition. We use high quality NGK glow plugs and Penrite oils and fluids that are designed for Australian conditions.  

Remember to always drive to the conditions. Slow down in wet weather or poor visibility and leave a larger than normal stopping distance between yourself and the vehicle in front. Drive on the safe side and book in today for a service or a 65 Point Vehicle Inspection Report.

There are signs that your brakes need some work, such as vibrating, spongy or slow responding brake pedal, strange sounds or difficult handling when applying pressure to your brakes. If you are experiencing any of these it's best to have a qualified mechanic check it out. Brake inspections form part of our 65 Point Vehicle Inspection Report, so if you have concerns call us today and book in.

It's dangerous to drive on worn tyres, or tyres with incorrect inflation. Now is the time to check how much tread depth you have. If your tyres are wearing unevenly, this could indicate that your shock absorbers or some other vital part of your steering and suspension systems are due for service or replacement. Find out more about the components that affect your tyre wear on the links below: 

Driving on incorrectly inflated tyres won't just cost you money on additional fuel; it can also impact your ability to stop. You can usually find manufacturers recommendations on a panel inside the driver side door.

Vehicle Inspection Report with Maffra Tyre and Mechanical Repairs

Maffra Tyre and Mechanical Repairs has been operating in Johnson Street, Maffra for over 40 years

After working for the previous owner, Darren and Emma Nowak purchased the premises in 1999, continuing to service the Maffra and surrounding area. As a family operated business Darren and Emma believe in high quality workmanship, friendly service and supporting the local community. No job is too big or too small.

All makes and models can be serviced and will not void your new car warranty. Maffra Tyre and Mechanical Repairs has the latest equipment to diagnose any issues with your vehicle (excluding gas). Other services provided are:

Maffra Tyre and Mechanical Repairs care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation to reliably and responsibly conduct automotive air conditioning service (AU06964). ARC Approved Car Air Conditioning Servicing reduces Fuel Costs and protects your health. The ARC Tick of approval helps ensure technicians have the skills and knowledge to correctly undertake service and repairs of refrigerated air conditioning to minimise environmental impact. 

We stock a wide range of passenger tyres from major brands including Bridgestone, Kumho, BF Goodrich, Silverstone, Continental, Goodyear and much more to suit any budget.

We stock a range of Batteries, and Exhausts. We can also undertake a 150 point vehicle inspection of your car and all of our work is covered by the comprehensive Repco Authorised Service Nationwide Warranty.

Regular servicing is important to keep your car running efficiently. As well as servicing your vehicle we will advise you of any problems we have found and keep a record of this for your next service.

So rest assured - your car is in safe hands.

For friendly car service from a trusted independent mechanic, you can rely on the team at Maffra Tyre and Mechanical Repairs

Automotive Servicing and Repairs in Maffra

Call Maffra Tyre and Mechanical Repairs for all your diesel 4WD and diesel passenger vehicle repairs, inspections and services. We are conveniently located in Maffra.

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 at Maffra Tyre and Mechanical Repairs are fully qualified to service diesel SUV, AWD, 4WD and Passenger diesel vehicles. Contact us today.

Call Maffra Tyre and Mechanical Repairs for all your diesel 4WD and diesel passenger vehicle repairs, inspections and services.

Diesel Engine Service and Repairs in Maffra

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Maffra Tyre and Mechanical Repairs is your local car service mechanic in Maffra. 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 Maffra and the surrounding areas, please use our online booking form or give us a call.

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