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Warragul Automotive take great pride in offering their clients personalised and friendly service at all times. 

Conveniently located in Warragul, the business is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring their technicians are kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods. 

Warragul Automotive have a wealth of experience in servicing all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, they have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care.

In Warragul, the weather doesn’t muck around—frosty mornings, foggy windshields, and the kind of chill that makes you wish you’d stayed in bed. And if your car's struggling to start before the sun’s properly up, your battery could be giving you a warning. At Warragul Automotive, we know how vital a reliable vehicle is—whether you're off to work in town, hitting the highway to Drouin or heading out to the farm. That’s why we offer thorough battery testing and trusted replacements to make sure your car starts strong, no matter what the weather throws at it. Gippsland Winters Are Tough on Batteries Between the cold mornings and the wear from long drives or short stop-start commutes, your battery can quietly wear out before you realise it. Cold air slows the chemical reaction inside your battery, which means less starting power. Add in some age, and you’re one frosty morning away from a no-start situation. Here’s What to Watch For: Sluggish or delayed engine starts Dim headlights or flickering dash lights Battery or check engine light on the dash Recently needed a jump-start Electronics (radio, windows, central locking) acting up Struggles more on chilly mornings Battery is over 3 years old or hasn’t been tested recently Don't Let a Flat Battery Wreck Your Day A dead battery never happens at a good time. So whether you’re heading to Melbourne, running errands around Warragul, or planning a weekend trip out through Neerim or Moe, drop in to Warragul Automotive for a fast and friendly battery check—and avoid getting caught out when it matters most.

Between the cold mornings and the wear from long drives or short stop-start commutes, your battery can quietly wear out before you realise it.

Battery Playing Up? Warragul Automotive Will Keep You Moving – Rain, Fog or Frost

The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) system in Peugeot vehicles plays a pivotal role in controlling emissions, ensuring that these vehicles meet environmental standards without compromising performance.  At the heart of this system is the Peugeot DPF particulate additive pouch, a sophisticated solution designed to maintain your vehicle's health and enhance its performance.  Introduction to Peugeot DPF Particulate Additive Pouch Peugeot's DPF particulate additive pouch is a marvel of automotive engineering. This proprietary additive is specifically formulated to lower the combustion temperature of soot particles trapped in the diesel particulate filter, ensuring they can be burnt off efficiently during the vehicle's regeneration phase. Key benefits include: Reduced Emissions: By facilitating the burning of soot particles, it significantly cuts down on harmful emissions. Prolonged DPF Lifespan: Regular maintenance and use of the additive can extend the life of the DPF system. Enhanced Fuel Efficiency: By ensuring the DPF system operates efficiently, it indirectly contributes to improved fuel consumption. Optimal Vehicle Performance: Ensures that the DPF system does not become a bottleneck for engine performance. Critical Role of the Additive Pouch in Vehicle Health and Performance The importance of the DPF particulate additive pouch cannot be overstated. It acts as a catalyst, ensuring that the particulate matter collected by the DPF can be burned off at regular intervals, a process known as regeneration. Without this additive, soot buildup would eventually block the DPF, leading to reduced performance, higher fuel consumption, and potentially significant repair costs. Additionally, the chemical composition of the additive is designed to work in harmony with Peugeot's engine and exhaust system, ensuring that no harm comes to the vehicle while it performs its crucial function. Identifying Signs for a Refill and the Refilling Process Being proactive about maintaining your Peugeot's DPF system is essential. Here are signs indicating that the DPF additive pouch might need a refill: Dashboard Warning Light: The most direct indication is a light on the dashboard specifically signalling DPF issues. Decreased Fuel Efficiency: A sudden drop in miles per gallon can be a symptom of a struggling DPF system. Increased Idle Roughness: If the vehicle seems rougher at idle, it could be due to incomplete soot burning. Refilling the DPF particulate additive pouch is not your standard DIY task. It requires specific tools and diagnostic equipment to reset the vehicle's onboard computer after refill. This is where Warragul Automotive’s expertise comes into play. Warragul Automotive: European Vehicle Service Experts With profound experience and specialisation in European vehicles, including Peugeot, Warragul Automotive is your go-to service center for all things related to DPF maintenance and servicing. Our team of skilled technicians is well-versed in the nuances of handling Peugeot's sophisticated DPF system. We ensure that the additive pouch is refilled correctly and the system is reset, guaranteeing your vehicle continues to run as efficiently as the day you bought it. From utilising genuine Peugeot parts to adhering to the manufacturer's servicing recommendations, our commitment to excellence ensures your vehicle's health and performance are never compromised. Maintaining your Peugeot’s DPF system is not just about adhering to emission standards but is critical for the vehicle's performance and longevity. The DPF particulate additive pouch plays a crucial role in this process, and understanding its importance, along with signs that it needs attention, can save Peugeot owners from costly repairs down the line.  Trust in specialists like Warragul Automotive to keep your vehicle running smoothly, underlining the benefits of expert care for complex European automotive systems. Ensure your Peugeot receives the care it deserves. Stay proactive about your vehicle’s maintenance, starting with the little pouch that makes a big difference – the Peugeot DPF particulate additive pouch.

The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) system in Peugeot vehicles plays a pivotal role in controlling emissions, ensuring that these vehicles meet environmental standards without compromising performance.

Peugeot DPF Particulate Additive Pouch: Ensuring Peak Vehicle Performance

Keep your cool, without global warming. A proactive car air conditioning approach to protecting our environment.  As Australia begins phasing down HFC use (from January 2018), many new vehicle manufacturers may be switching to new air conditioning systems using the more environmentally friendly refrigerant R-1234yf, instead of R-134a. The benefits of using R-1234yf "Twelve Thirty Four", as R-1234yf is sometimes known, is an HFO type refrigerant delivering high performance, resulting in a more efficient air-conditioning system, fewer emissions and reduced fuel consumption. Hydrofluoroolefins (HFO's) have a double carbon bond meaning they trap less heat in the atmosphere than Hydrofluorocarbons (HFC's) and break down faster. Importantly, R-1234yf systems are specifically engineered to prevent refrigerant leakage and loss, including into the interior of the vehicle. The leakage of refrigerants contributes considerably to greenhouse gases. Why the switch? Older type refrigerants accumulate in the upper atmosphere as greenhouse gases and contribute significantly to Global Warming for a considerable time. In the mid-'90s, the old R-12 (or Freon), which takes a long time to break down into a non-greenhouse gas, was replaced with R134a, which breaks down much quicker. R-1234yf takes that improvement to the next level, breaking down in less than half the time of R-134a (and a fraction of the time R-12 can take). R-134a will remain in use for some time and a licensed mechanic can still service R-134a air con systems, but new vehicles will likely use the new systems with R-1234yf. Some already are. Irrespective of what type of refrigerant your car air conditioner uses, a car service workshop undertaking air conditioner service must have the right knowledge and equipment to handle these gases responsibly. You should always take your car to a mechanic with the skills and specialist equipment to undertake air conditioning service safely and correctly.

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Trust, experience & knowledge ... You can rely on your Local and Independent Repco Authorised Service centre, Warragul Automotive to service and repair your vehicle. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, Warragul Automotive use quality parts and lubricants and employ state of the art diagnostic equipment and repair methods. What’s more, our fully qualified technicians have access to the latest service information, bulletins and training through the Australia wide Repco Auto Tech program. We provide a full range of automotive services right here in Warragul and surrounding areas, all backed by our Repco Authorised Service Nationwide Warranty and fully supported at over 500 Service Centres right across Australia. So rest assured - your car is in safe hands.

As a Repco Authorised Service centre, we use quality parts and lubricants and employ state of the art diagnostic equipment and repair methods.

Warragul Automotive - Our expertise & knowledge

Modern radiator coolants not only protect your car from overheating, or the fluid from freezing, they also protect the radiator system from corrosion. Warragul Automotive in Warragul are very knowledgeable and experienced in looking after these systems.  It is recommended that you exchange your radiator coolant fluid every two years or 40,000 km's whichever comes first. However the size of the engine, the climate in your area, the age of your current coolant, and the total miles that have been driven can all affect the need to replace the coolant in your radiator. Knowing when to replenish your radiator fluid isn't always easy - obviously, when it has gone a dirty brown colour it's a sign it probably needs to be flushed and replaced - however even fresh-looking coolant could have lost its corrosion protection properties and without measuring its reserve alkalinity there's no signal that it is no longer protecting your vehicle components, and it could even be doing more damage than good. Maintaining good coolant means your radiator system will be much better protected from corrosion and will have a longer life span, it will help prevent you from having to replace expensive engine components. At Warragul Automotive in Warragul at your request, we will perform a full 65 Point Vehicle Inspection report for free as part of any minor, major or log book service. Part of this inspection includes checking the level and condition of coolant in your system and the written report will advise you if we feel a radiator flush, fluid replacement or any repairs are required to maintain the performance of your vehicle.

Even if it looks clean, your coolant still might need replacing!

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Faulty and low charge batteries are to be avoided. Don't wait till you're stranded somewhere on the side of the road, hoping for a jump start. It is easy to have your car, bike, truck battery tested or charged up at Warragul Automotive in Warragul.  Often issues occur because we have all reduced how much we drive or decided to only rely on one car (as petrol prices skyrocket!) and have left the other in the garage. But did you know that batteries can still discharge even when your car isn't in use? - ask Warragul Automotive about a battery test today!  Our technicians do a battery load test as part of the 65 Point Vehicle Inspection Report that comes free with every car service. If you have concerns, we can do a stand-alone battery test and inspection right here in Warragul. Car Battery FAQ How do I know if my battery is getting flat or low? The most obvious sign of a flat battery is when your car won't start, but modern motor vehicles can show symptoms like non-essential functions not operating correctly - things like idle stop-start function not working, or the car's air-conditioning not working effectively.
Other signs you might need a new car battery include: Vehicle is slow to start Engine won't start Dash Lights work, but engine won't start Constantly needing a jump start Film or corrosion on the battery Cracked swollen or leaky battery Rotten egg smell under the hood Do I need a new car battery? The most obvious sign of a flat battery is when your car won't start. Modern motor vehicles can show symptoms like the idle stop-start not working or the car's air-conditioning not working to full capacity.

Other signs include cracked, dirty or leaky batteries, a rotten egg smell under the hood of your car, or regularly needing a jump start or recharge. The best way to know if you need a new battery is to get a car battery test at {{{businessName}}} Does a flat battery use more fuel? Yes! When your car battery is running flat, the alternator works harder to recharge the battery. This added load on the engine means it burns more fuel. Where can I buy a new car battery? Come in and see us! As a Repco Authorised Service Centre, {{{businessName}}} have access to the highest quality batteries to suit most vehicles. Who can test my car battery? {{{businessName}}} can do a battery load test. Phone us or visit the workshop today. Why choose {{{businessName}}} for a battery test? If you have concerns about your vehicle's performance, it is wise to get your battery tested at a full-service workshop like {{{businessName}}} rather than at a parts store. That's because we take into consideration the whole vehicle and can diagnose any deeper issues. There is nothing worse than replacing your car battery only to find the problem actually lies elsewhere… except maybe being told your battery test is fine with no explanation for your ongoing issues! Can my car battery be recharged? Yes, in fact the battery is being recharged by the alternator in your car whenever the engine is running. Sometimes this fix isn't enough, and your battery requires an external recharge. It's best to ask the professionals like our team at {{{businessName}}} about this, as you could void the battery warranty by recharging it yourself. Sometimes external recharging is not the best option because every battery eventually reaches a point in its life where replacement is the only answer to avoid unexpected breakdowns. Can I fit my battery myself? The short answer is yes...But! Modern vehicles are “computers on wheels”, so if you decide to DIY you must follow proper installation procedures to avoid damaging the ECM (Engine Control Module) and TCM (Transmission Control Module). Plus, if the battery gets incorrectly installed, items like the radio, the navigation system and security codes may need to be professionally reset. Talk to {{{businessName}}} today. We can recommend the right battery for your needs and install it for you. 

Ever replaced your battery only to find your car problem wasn't fixed? Don't be left feeling flat, get your battery tested at a full service workshop.

Warragul Automotive

Cars are our passion.

Battery Playing Up? Warragul Automotive Will Keep You Moving – Rain, Fog or Frost

Peugeot DPF Particulate Additive Pouch: Ensuring Peak Vehicle Performance

There's a new gas in town

Warragul Automotive - Our expertise & knowledge

Radiator Coolant

Car Battery Testing and FAQ