Category: Car Service

Common Car Leaks – What do They Mean? Auckland Vehicle Service – Car Leaks How many times have you come back to your car only to discover a puddle underneath it? Are you the sort of person who looks into it, or do you ignore it and just hope it doesn’t mean anything sinister? Some…

Winter driving tips Winter driving involves different driving conditions that both driver and vehicle must be prepared for. You may have heard the transport agency campaigns advising drivers to drive to the conditions. But it’s also important to have your vehicle prepped for those winter conditions. In winter, you’ll experience more driving in the dark,…

Pre-purchase car inspection Is it worth paying for a pre-purchase inspection before you buy a used car? You’ll often hear us answer car advice questions with “it depends”. But not in this case. In our opinion, yes, it’s absolutely worthwhile getting a pre-purchase inspection before you buy a used car. The two main reasons are…

Auckland Mechanics – Transmission fluid change Your vehicle is a complex puzzle of hundreds of interdependent parts. Each component has a role to play, and each one is important in helping your vehicle run smoothly and safely. One of the underdogs of vehicle maintenance is the transmission fluid. Most drivers pay attention to when they…

Auckland Mechanics – Tyre service, tyre care The best way to prolong the life of your tyres is to look after them. But what exactly does that mean? We don’t recommend you make your tyres last as long as possible – but we do encourage you to do what you can to make them as…

Mechanics Auckland – Brake pads, brake servicing Should you change all brake pads at once? With most vehicle parts and components, at Roskill Auto Mechanical, we like to look at repair options before automatically assuming that replacement parts are necessary. But some things do need to be replaced from time to time to keep your…

Mechanics Auckland – Oil change service We’ve all heard the advice that we should change our car’s oil regularly. But do we really understand what “regularly” means? What happens if we don’t change the oil? Are regular oil changes still required on new cars? Let’s take a look and help you understand the many benefits…

Car Service Auckland – Car Servicing and Maintenance Over the many years that we’ve been looking after people’s vehicles, we’ve noticed three key things that are important to drivers. Whether you own your vehicle, lease a company car, or use a work van or ute, we all generally have similar priorities: Why do we, as…

Full Car Service – Car Servicing and Maintenance Bringing your vehicle to the mechanic or panel beater for regular service appointments is always a great idea. You will never regret taking good care of your car, van or ute as it’s likely to be one of your most important assets – one of your most…