Jeep Blogs

If you are thinking about buying a Land Rover discovery 4 or you already have one, no doubt you are well informed of the issues surrounding the rate of which these vehicles go through brakes. If not, read on and we shall enlighten you. Basically in city driving the Land Rover chews through a set of front brakes in around 20,000kms we have seen some variations on this however not much. This is made worse in vehicles that are used for towing, lots of off road work or those that

What is the cost of a TDV6 Timing belt replacement? When do i need the timing belt replaced on my TDV6? The Land Rover and Range Rover TDV6 engine runs a timing belt that requires replacement every 100,000Kms. In fact this engine actually has two belts. The first is the main timing belt that keeps the cam and crank shafts in synchronization with each other. The second belt is another toothed belt on the back of the engine that needs replacing at the same time. This belt is fo

The Range Rovers and the Land Rovers TDV6 are fitted with a external water pump. That is to say the pump is not driven by a timing belt or chain. The good news about this is that unlike many Japanese vehicles, when the pump fails there is not extravagant labor costs to access the pump. Unfortunately with the Land Rover and Range Rover TDV6 this pump is commonly known to fail. The internal seal fails allowing coolant to access the bearing for the pump and in turn the coolant l

The petrol V6 supercharged engine is known for a common fault relating to the timing chain and or the hydrolic tensioners for the timing chains. Either one or both of the following faults are common on these engines which will all give the same symptoms. The Chains themselves stretch. This causes the crank shafts and camshafts to be out of synchronization with one another. Whilst this can be ever so minuscule, modern engines require the timing to be within fractions of an inc

Meet Harith. Our Range Rover Expert. A unique individual with some extensive and equally unique experience under his belt. Harith joins our team with some very impressive experience coming out of the local Range Rover dealership. The brand has seen rising popularity in recent years off the back of some very clever marketing campaigns. Hariths knowledge has led to some informative articles we have released on both Range Rover and Land Rover . Harith has already used his broad

Meet Harith. Our Land Rover Expert. A unique individual with some extensive and equally unique experience under his belt. Harith joins our team with some very impressive experience coming out of the local Land Rover dealership. The brand has seen rising popularity in recent years off the back of some very clever marketing campaigns. Harith's knowledge has led to some informative articles we have released on both Range Rover and Land Rover . Harith has already used his broad e

Spiders can make driving a frightening experience for anyone. Even those who are not so edgy around our eight legged friends can still become startled by the sight of an unexpected guest in the car. Not only do these eight-legged creatures find their way into our vehicles, but they can even take up residence and lay eggs. Spiders are some of the most feared creatures on the planet, so it’s easy to see why so many drivers dislike finding them in vehicles. Statistics released i

There is almost nothing that goes wrong with a Mazda 2. For years we have advised our customers to buy the beloved brand. In fact it even tops our list for the best cars for students and young people on a limited budget. Here is a link to another feature we released reviewing the Mazda 2. Mazda 2 Vehicle Review . Having said that in recent months, as the vehicles have gotten older a few common faults have started to present themselves on a frequent basis. One of these faults

Most of Australia is now in water restrictions. This hurts many businesses but if you innovate and keep up with the tech that is available you can find some amazing things in the world. One such product is this range of water less car wash. The product is called NoH20 and is available from super cheap auto as well as many auto parts stores and retailers. Check out the video link that shows how you can wash you car without using water. Are you so busy that the idea of getting

With the climate change debate raging across the world along side of the innovation and technological advancements made in the automotive industry, it's no surprise that very quickly consumers are turning to electric cars. As these become more and more popular with end users, the costs associated with the purchasing of such vehicles will reduce. Mr Elon Musk has capitalized on this market by creating a high end product for the early adopters of the world with his company Tesl

A common fault with the Jeeps is the oil cooler failures. In the early model diesels the cooler is located in the valley of the V. We have covered that fault in an article you can view here. The newer models have relocated a smaller cooler unit in a marginally easier location. This unit is located on the passenger side of the engine. This unit mounts on top of the the oil filter housing. You can replace just the cooler on its own however Jeep does sell it complete with the oi

Several of the Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokees give troubles with transmission control modules however this is often misdiagnosed. The following information applies for various models of the Jeep Cherokee and the jeep grand Cherokees. In our experience the fault codes always cross over regardless of which model is in question. However be warned there are a number of fault codes that mechanics assume mean the transmission control module is the fault when this is not always t

One of the many unavoidable costs of life is the green slip also known as the CTP or Compulsory Third Party. This needs renewing when ever your registration is renewed and with the combined expense of registration fees and any repairs your vehicle may need to un dergo inorder to pass the roadworthy inspection, this can become an expensive time of year. You can reduce the cost of this buy shopping around. Many of the big name insurance companies use a cunning tactic to get you

The Power shift transmission is an ongoing problem with all Fords fitted with he power shift transmission we have covered the technical side to that fault in this article here. The Problem plaguing the Mondeos is a little bit different. The fault that often occurs is a check engine light comes on and the car shudders or jumps around whilst driving. The fault codes will normally be for shift solinoids either stuck open or stuck closed. What has actually occurred is the plastic

Every month we announce a special deal we have running at all our stores. For the Month of February we are trialing having two different specials. We are excited to announce that for the month of February we have an amazing service deal running out of our Hornsby store. Basic Services for $99. This is a 60% discount of our normal recommended retail price of car servicing. Additionally this amazing offer still comes with our complimentary pick up and drop off service to all cl

Every month we announce a special deal we have running at all our stores. For the Month of February we are trialing having two different specials. We are excited to announce that for the month of February we have partnered with the Four Seasons Hotel on George Street Sydney. All servings booked for the month of February will go in the draw to receive a vouch for an over night stay at the Four seasons Hotel values at $400. A short blurb from the four seasons Website spells it

There are many tricks that cunning accountants can play when big business purchase a vehicle but what can the average Australian do to try and save money when purchasing a new car. We have covered in a previous article, tactics that consumers can use when buying a new car to try and get the best price on a new car you can view this article by clicking here. What we are talking about here is actually getting a good purchase price, rather we are looking at how to reduce depreci

In the past three months our major cities have been engulfed in bush fire smoke. No surprises there as almost everyone has experienced this. Now as the disaster appears to be drawing to an end there is a minor issue that Ost motorists need to address, even more so if they suffer from respiratory issues including asthma, hay fever and allergies. Most modern vehicles have a filter in the air-conditioning system that catches small particles and prevents it from entering your veh

Our Society loves a good old fashioned David and Goliath story. We want to back the underdog and see him triumph over the tyranny of evil. What most of us don't hear about are the underdogs who are squashed. Quite often clients come to us with requests for advise surrounding what people deem to be a warranty claim with any number for vehicle manufactures and the manufacturer has denied this claim. Most seem to feel the next step is to take legal action against the vehicle man

Mechanic Hornsby Mechanic Warriewood Mechanic with free pick up and drop off Mechanic with free pick up and delivery Throughout the month of January the best mechanic in Sydney, GDL Automotive Services, is giving away fifty dollars worth of free fuel to all customers who book a service for January. This offer will allow us to show case to our customers the true value of premium petrols (unless you own a diesel) as we will only be using the highest quality fuels. At both our

The end of the month is fast approaching and with that comes the announcement of the next round of monthly specials. Throughout September we are offering a $50 discount on all services. Thats a blanket $50 off any invoice provided it is a service. Mention the monthly specials to any of our store managers and receive this great deal. Does getting your car to a service centre and finding your way home frustrate you? Trusting your car to the care of GDL Automotive means you don’

Do you need your vehicle repaired or serviced urgently but done have the funds to outlay for the work upfront? We are very excited to announce that GDL Automotive now offers zip pay. This is the same as after pay. You Simply apply to have your account activated, get approval for your repairs and your on your way. Looking for a mechanic that offers payment plans? Mechanic that lets you pay your bill off Mechanic with payment options Northern beaches Mechanic that lets you pay

Help me buy a new car! I need someone to buy my new car for me! I don't know what to look for when buying a new car How do I get the best price on a new car? These are all questions that many people ask when it comes to purchasing a new vehicle. Fear not we now have a valuable ally in our quiver and they are ready to help you. We would like to introduce the latest asset to our team. Adrian and Deborah are the members of our vehicle buying service and we would like to extend a