Medowie
Commuting to Newcastle, running kids between sport and school, towing a van up the coast: cars in this pocket of Port Stephens rack up kilometres. As a mechanic in Medowie families rely on, Tanilba Bay Automotive keeps those cars on the road with logbook servicing, e-Safety inspections, tyres, exhausts and repairs. Our workshop sits ten minutes down the road at 48 Lloyd George Grove, so dropping a car off before work is easy.
We quote before we start, ring you the moment anything changes and never sell you a repair you do not need. Book a time on (02) 4982 4565.
High-kilometre commuting is hard on oil, filters and brake pads, and a car doing the Newcastle run five days a week hits its service interval far sooner than the odometer suggests. We handle logbook servicing that protects a new-car warranty, plus general servicing for older family vehicles.
Each visit includes a brake, fluid, belt, battery and tyre inspection, followed by a road test. You get a clear rundown of what we found, what we fixed and what to keep an eye on. Everything is priced up front, so there are no surprises when you collect the keys.
What we cover
Inspections, tyres, exhaust work and hire gear handled in the one workshop, so Medowie drivers only make the trip down the road once.
Any light vehicle over five years old needs an e-Safety inspection before its registration can be renewed. We are an authorised inspection station, so the result goes electronically to Transport for NSW and you can renew the same day. Most checks take about half an hour if you book ahead.
Should the car fail on a tyre, a light or a worn brake, we quote the fix before doing it and re-inspect once the work is complete, so your registration stays on track.
A long commute wears tyres unevenly, particularly on the front of a front-wheel-drive hatch or a loaded family SUV. We supply and fit tyres to suit the way you actually drive, then balance and align so the wear stays even and the fuel bill stays sensible.
Punctures picked up on Medowie Road can usually be plugged or patched the same day. If a tyre is beyond safe repair, we will say so and show you the damage. We look after ute, 4WD, caravan and trailer rubber as well, all fitted on modern equipment.
A droning exhaust or a rattle over the bumps usually means a corroded pipe, a tired hanger or a failing muffler. We repair and replace complete exhaust systems and fabricate custom pipework in the workshop, so odd sizes and older models are no drama.
Suspension gets the same attention: shocks, springs and bushes that have sagged under years of loaded boots and towing. Speaking of towing, we fit towbars for vans, boats and box trailers, including wiring. Everything is inspected on the hoist first, and we walk you through what we find before quoting.
Larger Medowie blocks mean plenty of green waste and rubbish runs, so we keep box trailers available for hire from the workshop. The trailers are registered, checked over and ready to tow, with lights and coupling tested before each hire.
Hire is available by the day or across a weekend, and we will explain safe loading, towing weights and operation before you head off. Weekends fill quickly in the colder months, so it pays to reserve yours early in the week.
You will find us at 48 Lloyd George Grove, Tanilba Bay, roughly ten minutes away. Give us a call, book a time, and we will take care of the rest.
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