Find affordable car services and 4wd mechanic in the Gold Coast area

If you are looking for an efficient yet affordable solution for your automotive repairs you don’t need to look any further. Surefix Mechanical is expert in all aspects of car repairs and maintenance. Our diesel mechanics can take care of whatever make or model you drive. Our fully qualified motor mechanics are trained in all aspects of  vehicle engineering and work to the highest standards.

If your car is still covered by the manufacturers warranty or an independent guarantee company you may be concerned about how and where it should be serviced. Surefix Mechanical on the Gold Coast is the specialist in logbook servicing. We will ensure that only proprietary and approved parts are used in the service of your warranted vehicle as to conform to the conditions of the guarantee. We will also date stamp the logbook and carry out all the checks as specified by the vehicle makers or the Warranty Company. Don’t risk invalidating your cars guarantee through unauthorised servicing, because the eventual cost of any major out of warranty repairs could prove to be very expensive indeed.

Most car owners are becoming increasingly aware that recommended service intervals on modern vehicles have been steadily extending over recent years. This is true both in terms of miles covered and the time allowed between routine maintenance checks. This is due in part at least to the massive improvements in the quality of the lubricants used and the longevity of the components involved in motor vehicle manufacture.

If anything this has made routine auto servicing all the more crucial though, not only in terms of warranty protection, but also because the lubricants are more likely to be exhausted by the end of these extended operating periods. Far more worrying however is the need to examine the vehicle for any developing faults that would otherwise remain unchecked and subsequently be left to develop into more serious problems. This could lead not only to unnecessary expense but more alarmingly it also poses possible road safety issues too.

Very few drivers would disagree that the brakes are probably the most important item of your cars equipment. Even small family saloons have more than enough horsepower these days to travel well above the legal maximum speed limit. All that metal has to be slowed down and stopped at some point and it’s all reliant on 4 small metal discs and a few square inches of friction material.

Here at Surefix Mechanical, our motor mechanics advise that our customers allow us to check their cars’ brakes during every service. We also advise in the interest of safety not to trust anyone other than a skilled car mechanic to work on their vehicles braking system. It’s a fact that worn or faulty brakes can pose a real danger to drivers and pedestrians alike. 

When the mercury starts to climb we reach for the AC switch and hope that our cars’ air conditioning system still works since the last time we used it. Automotive air conditioning systems are very complex and should only be checked and serviced by a skilled technician. Surefix Mechanical is expert in all aspects of automotive air conditioning servicing including pressure checking and system recharging. Using the most up to date equipment we recover the old gas when we evacuate the system and install the latest lubricated gas to keep your AC system in tip top condition. A special dye is also introduced into the system, which makes any future leaks more easily detectable. We also use Wynn’s air conditioner cleaner during the maintenance process to eliminate fungus build ups, allergic reactions and odour problems.

The modern motor car is a very complex machine indeed and the engine management system (ECU) and its baffling array of electronic sensors are crucial to its performance. One poor electrical connection or a faulty sensor can stop a vehicle dead in its tracks. Apart from a visual inspection of the parts that can actually be seen on a modern car there is little else anyone can do to trace problems without the proper equipment.

Correct engine management diagnostics requires some extremely technical fault finding equipment and software. Our technicians can plug their equipment into a cars electrical circuit and interrogate the ECU. A series of fault codes are then used to analyse the collected information and repairs can be affected or any faulty parts can be replaced. It may then sometimes also be necessary to reset the system via the connection with the car’s engine management system.

If you are thinking of selling your car and it’s registered in Queensland you may well need an automotive safety and roadworthy certificate before you can advertise the vehicle for sale. It is also a statutory offense to offer a vehicle for sale without such a certificate if it is required to have one. This includes placing a sign in the window or advertising the sale in any way shape or form.

Surefix Mechanical can carry out a safety check on your vehicle to make sure that all the necessary items conform to the standards laid down by the department of transport. 

Automatic transmission replacements are an expensive item and one that any car owner would wish to avoid. It is estimated that 90% of all transmission failures are a result of fluid contamination and subsequent overheating. When the transmission is drained during normal servicing only around 40% of the contaminated fluid is taken out. The remainder stays trapped in the valves, pipes and fluid flywheel (torque converter) to mix with the added new fluid when the engine is restarted.

The Wynn’s transmission flush service efficiently removes over 95% of the contaminated transmission fluid leaving only a very small amount of old fluid in the system. Along with the fresh fluid the Wynn’s transmission flush service also adds a conditioning agent, which not only extends the working life of the fluid but also revitalises the many seals and “O” rings inside the gearbox. Using this method at the specified service intervals can greatly extent the life and performance of your automatic transmission.

Cooling system failures are one of the main causes of vehicle breakdown and they can prove very costly indeed. Like most problems with the modern motor car a little preventive maintenance can save you a lot of heartache and expense in the long run. Good old fashioned water is no longer good enough for modern vehicles that now run hotter and rely on technically elaborate cooling systems for enhanced economy. Most vehicles require a special coolant that contains among other things a chemical additive called ethylene glycol.

Surefix Mechanical can carry out a complete cooling system check on your car and can affect any repairs that may be necessary. Our Mechanics will check all the hoses, valves, thermostat, and water pump to identify any issues before they become a problem. Water pumps and radiators can become susceptible to leakage and wear caused by corrosion over time. We always pressure test the system and check all the drive belts too. Most cooling systems rely on a thermostatically operated cooling fan system to engage at the right temperature, so the switches and fan motors also need to be tested.

Power steering is possibly one of your cars’ components that is mostly neglected and taken for granted. Apart from topping up the fluid reservoir it probably never gets looked at until it stops working properly. Most power steering faults are the result of corrosion and contaminated fluid. Over time the hydraulic fluid in the system can become contaminated and worn out leading to major component failure.

Here at Surefix Mechanical we can check your power steering system for leaks and any signs of wear. Using our specialist equipment and Wynn’s products we are able to flush out the old contaminated fluid and install new. This will extend the life of the major components within the system and fortify the seals thus helping to prevent any fluid leakage.

Here at Surefix Mechanical we pride ourselves on being able to offer our customers a full range of services for the safe and efficient running of their cars. Along with our specialist brake and general servicing we also offer a wheel and tyre service. Our skilled technicians will check all your wheels and examine your tyres for undue wear and blistering. We will also advise you if any of your tyres are worn beyond the legal limits.

Modern motor cars have become increasingly complex over the years and many of their intricate ancillary systems are left neglected until there is a problem with the vehicle. Fuel injection systems are finely balanced to give maximum performance along with the most frugal fuel consumption. Over time the injectors can become partially blocked with carbon and varnish deposits. This can impair the operation of the injectors causing a loss of power and increased fuel consumption.

Surefix Mechanical offers its customers a fuel injection service to restore the system back to its previous efficient levels of operation. The injectors are removed and ultra sonically cleaned to remove any built up deposits. They are also bench tested to ensure that they are delivering the fuel in precisely the right way, which in turn facilitates a more efficient fuel burn in the cylinders of the engine.