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For the remainder of July S & G Automotive Hornsby are offering front disc rotors and Bendix brake pads to suit:

1. VT-VZ Commodore V6 for $200.00 cash and carry or $288.00 fitted

2. Standard BA Falcon $200.00 cash and carry or $288.00 fitted.

For more information about this front disc rotor and Bendix brake pad special call us on 9987 0088.

Did you know that S&G Automotive Repairs is conveniently located within walking distance of the Westfield Hornsby shopping centre? Many of our customers drop their car off for car servicing or repairs and go shopping. We then send them a sms to let them know that their car service has been completed. To book your car in for a service please call 9987 0088.

You can improve your car’s fuel efficiency by:

The way your drive

• Try to consolidate your daily trips. This will also save you the cost of restarting your engine, which uses more petrol.
• Reduce the use of air conditioning if possible.
• When driving at speed ensure your windows are up to reduce drag.
• Go easy on the accelerator and brakes. Sudden starts or stops use more petrol than gradual changes in speed.
• Turn off the engine if you anticipate a lengthy delay.
• Remove unnecessary weight from the boot.
• Use overdrive and cruise control when possible as it will increase fuel economy.

Servicing your vehicle

• Replace the spark plugs in your engine regularly. This way, the air and fuel mixture will burn cleaner and more efficiently.
• Reduce friction by using high-quality motor oil.
• Check your oil levels. Low engine oil makes your engine work harder.
• Change your filters.
• Keep tyres properly inflated and have a wheel alignment.
• Have your car engine regularly serviced for optimum fuel efficiency.

If you have any enquiries or would like to book your car in for an engine service please call Steve on 9987 0088.

Have you had a car service recently?

School holidays are upon us and this is a great time to catch up on our ‘to-do’ lists. If your car needs servicing and you live near Hornsby / North Shore areas now is a great time to have your car service done whilst the kids are on school holidays.

Remember before you head off on holidays that it is important to have your brakes checked, tyres replaced if necessary, oil levels checked and topped up or an oil change.

There are horror stories every year on the roads so please take care and make sure your car is roadworthy before you head away.

At S&G Automotive Repairs, we are also experts in blue slips so keep us in mind when your car rego is due.

Call Steve on 9987 0088 to book your car in for a car service today.

When you have your rego check done here with us at Hornsby Car Repairs you can be sure that we will not urge you to do unnecessary car repairs. We have a reputation for honesty that you can trust.

We understand that car maintenance and repairs can be an extra burden on the family budget.

We are happy to explain what is going to happen with your car service or repair and will discuss any large costs with you before performing the car repair, maintenance or rego check.

Or motto is ‘Personal care with every repair’ so come in and see us or call 9987 0088.

Have your car’s cooling system flushed and checked for $95.00. 

Before you head off on your summer holidays don’t forget to have your cooling system checked. 

Call Steve on 9987 0088 to book your car cooling system service.

Due to popular demand we are extending our website special until the end of December 2009.  We will give you a complimentary car engine oil upgrade to a semi-synthetic engine oil for your next car engine service.  Please call Steve today on 9987 0088 to book your next car engine service.

Do You Know Why You Need A Regular Engine Oil Change?

The car’s engine is the key to the car, no matter what you do to try and improve the performance of your car such as new tyres, custom work etc., the engine will still always be the most important part of it.
Within the engine, the engine oil’s main purpose is to lubricate the moving parts, engine oil also cleans and inhibits corrosion as well as cooling the engine by carrying heat away from moving parts.

Changing engine oil

As the engine oil runs low or get’s dirty, the effect of the engine oil is reduced and as a result more wear and tear is put on the engine leading to you having to replace parts sooner rather than later. Make sure you check the engine oil levels regularly so you know when you are getting low. It is not as difficult as you may think so simply open the bonnet and check today!

This is why a regular car service of which an engine oil change and an oil filter change is important and it is important not to wait another two to three months or an extra five thousand kilometres before you come in for a service.

The manufacturers recommended service intervals are there for a reason and designed to make sure that you don’t have these problems.

If you are now thinking when did I last go in for a service, it is not too late, just come in now.

Contact Steve your local Mechanic in Hornsby today on 9987 0088 to come in for an engine oil change today.

Have you had a car service recently?

Christmas time is nearly on us and this is when many Sydneysiders head up the Pacific Highway and join the car park for the annual holiday to Coffs, Port Macquarie, Forster and so on.

Before you set off at Xmas, don’t forget to have your car checked over by your mechanic to make sure there are no major problems. Have a car service today!.

It is important to have your brakes checked, tyres replaced if necessary, oil levels checked and topped up or an oil change.

There are horror stories every year on the roads so please take care and make sure your car is roadworthy before you head away.

At S&G Automotive Repairs, we are coming up to our busy season and get pretty full in December so plan ahead and think about having a minor car service in November or early December before you start your road trips.

Call Steve on 9987 0088 to book your car in for a car service today.

Here are the easiest ways to improve the fuel efficiency of your car.

1. Slow down. Accelerate more slowly to save on petrol.
2. Use cruise control if the road is reasonably flat and you are not in traffic.
3. Check your tyre pressure. Low tyre pressure will cause excessive resistance on the road.
4. When driving at high speeds keep your windows up.
5. Replace your air filter. A clean air filter helps your engine to run more efficiently and saves on petrol.

Hope you find these fuel efficiency tips useful!