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Adrians Auto Repairs take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. 
		
Conveniently located in Winnellie, 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. 
		
Adrians Auto Repairs 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.

Up here in the Top End, we’re used to extreme weather—but cooler dry season mornings can still catch your battery off guard. At Adrians Auto Repairs in Winnellie, we’ve seen it all when it comes to sudden battery failures. That’s why we offer fast, reliable battery testing and replacements, so your car starts first go—every time. Why Batteries Don’t Like a Chill (Even a Tropical One) Even though we don’t get icy winters in Darwin, the cooler, drier air of the season can still expose a weak or ageing battery. Over time, heat, humidity, and harsh driving conditions wear batteries down. And once cooler weather hits, a struggling battery can give up without warning. The result? A dead car when you least expect it. Warning Signs Your Battery Might Be Done If your car’s been giving off any of these symptoms, it’s time to get it checked: Engine slow to turn over when starting Dull or flickering headlights Electronics cutting out or not working reliably Battery light glowing on your dash Needed a jump-start recently More sluggish starts during cool mornings Battery is over 3 years old (or exposed to heat regularly) What Adrians Auto Repairs Can Do for You We keep it simple. Bring your car in and we’ll run a complete battery test while you wait. Our team will: Check battery voltage and cranking performance Inspect cables and terminals for wear or corrosion Give you no-nonsense advice—if your battery’s fine, we’ll say so Recommend and fit a quality replacement battery if needed We stock trusted brands suited to Northern Territory conditions, so you won’t be left stranded. Stay Ahead of Battery Trouble Don’t wait until your battery gives up on you in the middle of your morning rush. Book online with Adrians Auto Repairs in Winnellie or give us a call to book a check. We’ll keep your vehicle ready to roll—rain, heat, or dry season chill.

Even though we don’t get icy winters in Darwin, the cooler, drier air of the season can still expose a weak or ageing battery.

Winnellie Mornings Getting Cooler? Don’t Let a Flat Battery Catch You Out

Adrians Auto Repairs are the right choice for new car service in Winnellie.  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 Adrians 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 Adrians 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. Adrians 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 What is a consumer guarantee? Under Australian Consumer Law (ACL), you are protected by a Consumer Guarantee which takes into account purchase price, realistic expectations of when a failure might occur, advertising claims and the conditions under which a vehicle should operate. Previously known as a Statutory Warranty, the Consumer Guarantee does not have a specific time limit associated with it nor can it ever be replaced by a manufacturers warranty, which is in addition to the Consumer Guarantee. What is a manufacturers warranty? Manufacturers warranties are essentially a promise to the buyer that the new vehicle will be free from defects for a specific time and that any such defects will entitle buyers to a repair or other compensation. According to the Competition and Consumer Act (2010), such warranties cannot state that a vehicle must be returned to an authorised dealer for service. What is an express or extended warranty? Often new car dealers will try to include "express" or "extended" warranties, sometimes for free, in the purchase of your new vehicle. These ‘extra' warranties are in addition to the manufacturers warranty and may include quite specific restrictions or provisions, usually in unclear or confusing language. Many of these contracts actually provide little or no additional benefits over and above the consumer's basic statutory rights and can tie the unwary buyer into a long term agreement with a specific car dealership. Extended warranties can (and often do) restrict you to a specific dealership, which can have its drawbacks. Can Adrians Auto Repairs service my new car without voiding the warranty? There is no requirement to service your car at a manufacturer’s dealership to preserve; Any manufacturer’s warranty (that may apply to your vehicle). Any state or territory based statutory warranty (that may apply to your vehicle). Your rights to Consumer Guarantees (formerly known as implied statutory warranties). What steps will Adrians Auto Repairs take to protect my warranty? Adrians Auto Repairs are fully qualified to carry out log book servicing, and we ensure all work is performed according to the manufacturer’s specifications, using appropriate quality parts, fluids and lubricants where required - meaning the manufacturer's warranty remains intact. In addition, all work carried out by Adrians Auto Repairs is backed by the Repco Authorised Service Nationwide Warranty. Can Adrians Auto Repairs stamp my logbook? Adrians Auto Repairs can and will stamp your log book to verify the work has been conducted by fully qualified staff according to manufacturer’s specifications, using appropriate quality parts, fluids & lubricants. Will having my car serviced with Adrians Auto Repairs help maintain the value? It goes without saying that a vehicle that has been well taken care of will maintain its value better than a poorly maintained one. Proof of a regular, properly adhered to service schedule will add further supporting evidence the car is in good condition. In addition to maintaining your warranty with correct service procedures, Adrians Auto Repairs will stamp your logbook, which can prove invaluable should you ever decide to sell the car. What about extended warranty or service plans? Motor vehicle dealers sometimes offer their own extended (or express) warranties on vehicles. These extra warranties often begin after the manufacturer’s warranty and may stipulate that the vehicle must be serviced by the actual dealer offering the warranty. They are generally within their right to impose this condition, but the buyer should beware, such warranties are not always what they seem. Adrians Auto Repairs will be happy to advise you on the conditions and relative value before you commit to any service plan. Find out more: New Car Warranty Service Full Car Service

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

The right choice for new car service in Winnellie

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, Adrians Auto Repairs to service and repair your vehicle. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, Adrians Auto Repairs 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 Winnellie 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.

Adrians Auto Repairs - 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. Adrians Auto Repairs in Winnellie 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 Adrians Auto Repairs in Winnellie 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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As your local Mechanic in Winnellie, Adrians Auto Repairs take great pride in offering our clients the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs. Conveniently located in Winnellie, Adrians Auto Repairs specialise in car servicing for all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles, four wheel drives and Diesel cars. Our fully qualified log book servicing ensures your car is in safe hands, and we provide quality car service and repairs on all models. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, we have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care. Our Business is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring each mechanic is kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods. So rest assured - your car is in safe hands. For friendly service from a trusted independent, you can rely on the team at Adrians Auto Repairs.

As your local Mechanic in Winnellie, we take great pride in offering our clients the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs.

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Winnellie Mornings Getting Cooler? Don’t Let a Flat Battery Catch You Out

The right choice for new car service in Winnellie

There's a new gas in town

Adrians Auto Repairs - Our expertise & knowledge

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