Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs is a Repco Authorised Service Centre & RAA Approved Repairer providing car service in Hackham for more than 35 years.

Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs has been serving the South with honest car service and competitive prices on your automotive spare parts and repairs for 35+ years. We offer car service and repairs with the experience and knowledge that can only be gained over that sort of time frame.

The Hackham service centre has extensive equipment on site for rebuilding engines and gear boxes, as well as head facing, valve grinding, flywheel and brake disc machining. We can also perform exhaust & steering repairs/replacements, arrange the re-gas of you car air conditioner for you and we include a cooling system check with all our services!

We service all makes and models of cars, including diesels, AWDs, 4WDs, caravans, campervans, trailers, light trucks, off-roads, minibuses, motorhomes, tractors, ATVs, boats, horse floats, utes, vans and your car!

At Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs you will find that customer satisfaction is the first priority at our car service workshop.

Make sure your cooling systems are up to scratch and visit Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs in Hackham. 

Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs can service cars of any age, even brand new cars which are still under warranty. New car servicing and tune-ups with the aid of up to date auto tech computer printouts and technical information with the latest scanning technology are also available at our Hackham workshop. Dont let new car dealers fool you into thinking you have to return to the dealership for service to keep your warranty, you have the right to choose who services your car.

Customers, their vehicles and their money are treated with respect by the proprietor Dave Hopkins and his staff. We want our customers smiling when they leave our centre and continue smiling when they return," says Dave. "We have been satisfying customers for over 35 years with our genuine care in servicing their vehicles and take pride in our after service." Dave himself is also a member of the Hackham Business Association Committee.

Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation to reliably and responsibly conduct automotive air conditioning service (AU60980). 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. Call to find out more about car air conditioning or Book a service online now.

Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs are now a Master Installer for Clutch Industries who manufacture a wide range of clutch kits for the Australian market. When you have a clutch installed by us you qualify for an extended warranty of 5 years or 50,000kms (conditions apply).

Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs can supply and fit tyres too. With every service we always check your tyres and can organise replacements same day. We supply Hifly and Maxxis.

Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs is a Repco Authorised Service Repairer meaning all their work is covered by the Repco Authorised Nationwide Warranty.

By servicing their vehicles at our workshop all our customers can travel Australia wide, knowing they have nationwide warranty support from over 500 Repco Authorised Service Centres along the way.

At our reception you can pick up the national Repco Authorised Service directory containing every car service workshop in Australia that is member of the Repco Authorised Service group. Next time you're servicing your vehicle ask Dave to explain the advantages of the Repco Authorised Service Nationwide Warranty. 

While your car is being serviced, you can use our comfy waiting lounge with tea & coffee facilities, TV and bathroom facilities. It is also possible to monitor the repairs from a designated vehicle repair viewing area. Car products and accessories can be supplied. We are located close to public transport, and free parking is available in front of workshop with a key drop off box for your convenience. You can book our loan car to use as emergency transportation. Our mechanics can pick up your car for service and deliver it back to you when the repairs are complete.

If you live in the South of Adelaide and are looking for a good honest local mechanic, come in and check out Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs - for the best car service in Hackham SA.

Automotive Servicing and Repairs in Hackham

Imagine our customers reaction when we showed her that rats had been living in her car.

The rat droppings had clogged up the cabin air filter AND the rats had ripped up the air filter to make a nest.

The rats weren't under the bonnet when the car came into the workshop, so we are hoping they have now found somewhere more suitable to live.

The toxins and contaminants the cabin air filter is designed to block may cause nausea, tiredness, headaches or more significant health issues for people with asthma or chronic respiratory issues.

At Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs we check your cabin air filter as part of our free 65 Point Vehicle Inspection report which you can request with every full car service.

Call us now for a cabin air filter inspection or book a service online!

Dirty Cabin Filters - What are you breathing in?

What is it that you are really breathing in?

CABIN FILTERS are fitted to most post 2000 vehicles. Many people are familiar with the existence of air filters for the engine but are not even aware of the fact that a cabin filter also exists to protect the occupants.

Their primary purpose is to reduce the amount of harmful contaminants, such as pollen, dirt, dust and fungus spores, entering the vehicle through the heating ventilation and air conditioning system. They can also catch rodent droppings, leaves and other unwanted debris, certainly not something you want to be breathing in on a long drive.

It is recommended to replace the CABIN FILTER every 15,000 to 30,000kms depending on the vehicle manufacturer recommendation and the way you use your vehicle. The photos here show a new white cabin filter, compared to the state a cabin filter can get into when it is not regularly checked and changed.

Besides providing a much cleaner breathing environment for you and your passengers, regular replacement of the CABIN FILTER can assist your heater and air conditioner to work at peak performance.

Our mechanics check the condition of the CABIN FILTER as part of our 65 point Vehicle Inspection, our standard Service Check over.

Just how bad is the air inside your car. Many people are familiar with the existence of air filters for the engine but are not even aware of the fact that a cabin filter also exists to protect the occupants...

Cabin air filter inspection and replacement in Hackham

Is the air in your car dangerous to health?

CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE is usually caused due to no engine oil in the system. This is a major safety issue, as this damage will happen while the car is occupied and moving.

Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs recently diagnosed and repaired a vehicle which had this exact situation occur. We explain what happened to the engine.

The big end bearing turns the reciprocal motion of the piston into the rotating motion of the crankshaft. It has a bearing lining the inner circumference, which is made up of two pieces that slot together. There’s also a hole in the main body of the con rod, through which oil is supplied to keep the bearing lubricated. The bearing is made of a softer material than the rod itself. If the bearing is allowed to wear excessively - something which can happen if oil levels are too low - the bearing will be compromised, allowing for the big end to move around more than it’s supposed to, producing a knocking sound. If the bearing is not replaced, a rod failure will eventually happen, possibly with the rod splitting between the big and small ends. This will result in the crank smashing one half of the broken part through the crankcase. 

The steel con rod,  is often subjected to large and repetitive forces:
- shear forces due to the angle between the piston and the crankpin, 
- compression forces as the piston moves downwards, and 
- tensile forces as the piston moves upwards.

Failure of a con rod often forces the broken rod through the side of the crankcase and thereby rendering the engine irreparable.

Catastrophic Damage can be avoided by regularly checking engine oil levels and having oil leaks repaired. If in any doubt about your car's health contact us and make a booking to have your vehicle inspected.

CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE is usually caused due to no engine oil in the system. This is a major safety issue, as this damage will happen while the car is occupied and moving. Contact Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs today to hae your car system checked out.

What can cause Catastrophic Damage to your Car?

Call the experts at Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs.

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.

Maintaining regular service intervals ensures your vehicle not only functions at it's top capability, but also maintains the 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 log book servicing - click here.

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. 

New Car Warranties … the Facts.

An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure and this is particularly the case with cars. In fact it is why vehicle manufacturers specify regular log book services at the intervals they do.

Whether it involves topping up the brake or transmission fluid, checking the serpentine belts, replacing the brake pads, or simply inspecting the shock absorbers, the actual tasks carried out in each individual log book service will vary from car to car.

Regular log book services by a qualified mechanic will also help ensure that your cars warranty will be upheld. The expert team at Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs are fully qualified to conduct your vehicle's next Log Book Service and only, so contact us today and book it in. 

Log book servicing ensures that your vehicle's warranty will be upheld. The expert team at Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs in Hackham are fully qualified to conduct your vehicle's next Log Book Service...

Log book servicing for all new cars in Hackham

Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs can conduct a vehicle Inspection with your next car service and provide you with a free Vehicle Condition report. 

Mention this web page when you book your car for any service, and we will happily provide you with a fully itemised written report.

During this visual inspection (carried out by a qualified mechanic) we will check 65 important areas of your car.
The Vehicle Condition Report can alert you to any issues before they impact you or your family and before they cost you extra time and money.

The Repco Auto-Tech trained mechanics at Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs are fully qualified to advise you on every aspect of car service and repair, across all makes and models of vehicles.
The Repco Authorised Service 65 point Vehicle Condition Report offers you additional peace of mind.

Book a car service in Hackham with Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs to ensure you are inspected and protected, because safety matters.

Ask about a 65 Point Vehicle Inspection Report with your next car service.

Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs in Hackham can conduct a vehicle condition inspection to assess the condition of most motor vehicles and provide you with a Vehicle Condition Report.                     

Whether you are purchasing a used car, embarking on a long trip, or just trying to decide whether to keep or sell your car, our Vehicle Condition Report will help give you the information you need to make a decision*.                     

The Vehicle Condition Report covers a wide number of critical areas of the vehicle. The report can be carried out on all passenger, 4WD and light commercial vehicles. To help give you peace of mind, our Vehicle Condition Report offers you a thorough understanding of common issues that can arise.                      

An itemised condition* report performed by qualified  technicians

Testing is completely independent of car dealers

*Important. There are certain items that cannot be checked without complete dismantling of components which are not covered in this report.                             Please call Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs if you have a specific concern you’d like addressed.                         

The Vehicle Condition Inspection goes deeper than a roadworthy inspection.

150 Point Vehicle Inspection Report in Hackham

Vehicle Condition Report

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We advise that our workshop will be closed for the Christmas period from midday Friday the 23rd of December and reopening on Monday the 15th of January

We advise that our workshop will be closed for the Christmas period from the close of business on Thursday the 21st of December and reopening on Monday the 8th of January

Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs is serving the South for over 35 years with honest car service and competitive prices on your automotive spare parts and repairs.

The service centre has extensive machinery on site for rebuilding engines and gear boxes as well as head facing, valve grinding, flywheel and brake disc machining, along with exhaust and steering repairs or replacements. Keep in mind, we include a cooling system check with all our services. At Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs you will find that customer satisfaction is the first priority at our car service. 

Car service also available on Saturdays by appointment.

Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs

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