Call the experts at Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs in Hackham.

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 are the right choice for new car service in Hackham. 

You always have the choice of where your vehicle is serviced, maintained and repaired, at competitive prices, without voiding either the manufacturers warranty or your rights under the Consumer Guarantee.

You do not have to take the car back to the dealership who sold it to you for service or repairs. Provided the work is overseen to the manufacturers specifications by a suitably skilled person and uses tolerable quality parts and fluids, the warranty stands. 

With Repco Authorised Service you can tick all the boxes. Every Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs mechanic is fully qualified and Auto-Tech trained, giving them access to Australia's leading provider of automotive technical information and training. This means Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs mechanics are kept fully up to date with the latest in automotive service techniques and are able to service your new car without voiding the warranty.

Repco branded parts & products are manufactured to stringent Repco quality standards, and are covered by the Repco Nationwide Warranty, giving you added protection. Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs will also only ever use fluids and lubricants that meet the specifications of the original car manufacturer.

If you already own a new car or are thinking of purchasing one, make sure you clearly understand where your statutory rights begin and end

Make sure you are aware of the differences between manufacturer, statutory and extended warranties to avoid making the wrong selection when it comes to servicing your new car. You are automatically covered by a statutory warranty, also known as a Consumer Guarantee, under Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and this statutory protection can never be superseded by manufacturer or express warranties (which are offered by the car maker and car dealer respectively).

A lack of disclosure requirements on car dealers at the point of sale regarding these contracts can easily lead the consumer into making a choice to be bound by a long term contract without access to all of the details needed to make a properly informed decision.

So when purchasing a new vehicle, be on guard for new car dealers who may try to include “express” or “extended” warranties, often for free. As a general rule these ‘extra' warranties may include quite comprehensive restrictions or provisions, and are not always what they are cracked up to be. Many times these promises provide no real additional benefits not already given by the consumer's basic statutory rights and can tie the unwary buyer into a long term agreement with the dealership that sold the car.

Such promises are very unlikely to focus on the potential negative aspects involved with taking a new car back to the dealer for service or repair. This includes how far you will need to go to get your car serviced or longer waiting times due to fewer available service locations or mechanics.

Check out our frequently asked questions below for more information on New Car Service and warranties. If you need to know more, the AAAA website and ACCC website have some great information too.

New Car Service Frequently asked questions

Did you know that you get to choose where your vehicle is serviced, maintained and repaired, at competitive prices. Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs can service your new car using quality parts and fluids, preserving your warranty…

New car servicng in Hackham

The right choice for new car service in Hackham

We often find this issue when we are servicing vehicles which haven't been serviced regularly enough and on older cars. We share an example of this below.

The radiator comprises both liquid and metallic elements. Inside, it more closely resembles a complex network of pipes than a single-piece cooling system. Given this, it's not surprising that leaks can be extremely detrimental, often leading to the end of your radiator.

The primary culprit behind corrosion is rust, which is widely prevalent. Whilst water can trigger corrosion, the cooling fluid functions differently and is specifically designed to deter or inhibit corrosion. However, with the gradual chemical degradation of the coolant owing to natural wear and tear, it eventually promotes corrosion within the system.

Over time, rust and sediment accumulate in hoses, causing holes to form and allowing coolant to leak out.

To guarantee that your engine remains at an optimal temperature and doesn't overheat, it is essential to refill your radiator coolant in accordance with the guidelines provided by the manufacturer. This ensures that the fluid that circulates through your vehicle's radiator system is effectively regulating the temperature of the engine.

If you have any concerns about your Radiator leaks, coolant or overheating contact the team at Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs to book in an inspection.

Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs in Hackham offers expert services to prevent and repair radiator corrosion, ensuring your car's cooling system runs smoothly. Regular maintenance is key.

Radiator Corrosion Solutions for Cars in Hackham - Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs

Radiator Corrosion causes problems for your Cooling System

Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs in Hackham is a licensed roadworthy inspection station and can issue roadworthy certificates for vehicles that pass the roadworthy  assessment test.  				

A roadworthy inspection includes checking:

A roadworthy inspection is not a comprehensive full vehicle inspection. Talk to us today about the different types of inspections available at Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs and which one will best suit your needs. 

Book a roadworthy inspection at Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs today.

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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

We advise that our workshop will be closed for the Christmas period from the close of business on Friday the 20th of December and reopening on Monday 6th 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.

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