Temby Auto Service (AU06087 ) are the logical choice to carry out all your Automotive Air Conditioning Regas, Repair, Servicing and Inspection needs in Eltham and the surrounding areas.

Modern vehicles are highly sophisticated, and just like the engine, a typical car air conditioning system has components that require regular maintenance and occasional replacement to ensure reliable and efficient operation.

When refrigerant has started to leak or evaporate your air con system will begin to deteriorate and will have to work harder, which in turn means more fuel is being consumed. Therefore it is important to scrutinise the condition of the rubber seals regularly for any signs of leaks or deterioration which may indicate a loss of refrigerant.

Temby Auto Service Car Air Conditioning Auto Facts

Reduced Cooling Efficiency: If your air conditioning is blowing warm or less cold air, it may indicate a refrigerant leak.

Strange Noises: Unusual sounds such as rattling or hissing can be signs of internal issues.

Foul Odours: Musty or unusual smells coming from the vents could signal mould or bacteria build-up.

Increased Fuel Consumption: A struggling AC system forces your engine to work harder, consuming more fuel.

Visible Leaks: Leaking refrigerant or oil around the AC components can lead to system failure.

Problems and Symptoms of a Faulty Car AC:

Regularly inspecting the condition of rubber seals for any signs of leaks or deterioration can help detect a loss of refrigerant early.

We strongly recommend booking an air conditioning service before the temperatures rise in summer. A yearly car air conditioning service in Spring, can help prevent costly breakdowns, safeguard passengers from harmful substances, and actually save you money by improving fuel efficiency.

Temby Auto Service care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation (AU06087) to reliably and responsibly conduct automotive air conditioning regas, repair, servicing and inspection.

Ensure your car Air Conditioning system is in top shape before summer. Air Conditioning Service from Temby Auto Service, ARC Approved (AU06087) Expert regas, repair, and servicing in Eltham. Book now!

Car Air Con services in Eltham

Temby Auto Service has a wealth of experience, constantly updated knowledge and state of the art equipment to make sure that any vehicle problems or issues are resolved responsibly and quickly … and within your budget every time. 

Customers are the focus and priority of Temby Auto Service.

Established since 1985 in Eltham, VIC, Temby Auto Service provides excellent service with reliability and honesty. Meeting and often exceeding customer’s expectations.

Decisions regarding repair and servicing costs are always discussed to make sure that budgets are met. It is important to know that costs will be always treated equally irrespective of brand or model. 

Temby Auto Service's motto is to care for both you and your vehicle and to do this with the utmost care and pride.

New Cars, old cars, all cars ! European cars, Japanese cars, Aussie Cars, Korean Cars, UK Cars, American Cars and really all makes and models we can service and repair.

Temby Auto Service are experts in the service, maintenance and care of European and Luxury vehicles such as Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Skoda, Volvo, VW (Volkswagen) and can undertake a 150 point vehicle inspection of your car. We are also Four wheel Drive Specialists and experts in Classic and older vehicles.

It’s a confession we are all about people and their cars !

Temby Auto Service is a VicRoads Licensed Vehicle Tester certified to perform Safety Tests and issue Roadworthy Certificates and Rego Checks.

Our inspection process and thoroughness far exceed our competitors. We provide you with a lot of information about your vehicle so you can be involved in the process and together we can find the perfect level of maintenance to suit your vehicles needs and your budget. We look forward to meeting you and your car. 

Temby Auto Service can perform a full range of car service and automotive repair tasks such as; 

Pick Up & Delivery service is available. 

Temby Auto Service is an independent, locally owned and operated car service workshop with the backing of Repco Authorised Service - Australia's largest car service network. Which means we provide down to earth, friendly local business service combined with the guarantee of dealing with a nationally recognised company.

We are passionate about customer service and about working with you to find the best outcomes together. Call in and see us at any time to have a chat about the work needed or to have a look at your vehicle on the hoist with us. We will always give you all the information about your vehicle and include you in the process of finding a level of maintenance that suits your vehicle and your budget.

With many satisfied clients around the North East Melbourne region, Temby Auto Service has established a firm customer base in Eltham, Greensborough, Yallambie, Watsonia, St Helena, Diamond Creek, Kangaroo Ground, Warrandyte, Balwyn, Hurstbridge and surrounding suburbs.

For your convenience we offer 2 Free Loan Cars (Toyota Yaris & Kia Cerato) for our customers use, so you can still get to work or run those errands. Please book one in when you book in your next service. 

The workshop was chosen to test the mechanic equipment for Repco when they were developing their new tool range. Temby Auto Service mechanics now extensively use and continue to test Repco tools. "The Repco Composite Air Tools are lighter and quieter than anything we had used before, plus more powerful and with low shock loading through your wrist. The ratchets were among the best with a sensitive trigger for easy speed control," says Andrew. "Repco tools are fantastic, they're made from chrome vanadium steel. No wonder they have a lifetime warranty."

Temby Auto Service can provide pre-purchase inspections and purchase negotiations on your behalf. Our Eltham workshop mechanics will advise you on what we see to be the best car, bike, trailer or van to suit your needs.

Temby Auto Service care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation to reliably and responsibly conduct automotive air conditioning service (AU06087). ARC Approved Car Air Conditioning Servicing reduces Fuel Costs and protects your health. 

At Temby Auto Service, we love the classic cars and believe in the value of repairing and restoring vintage automobiles to retain their profound beauty and class. Whether your classic vehicle needs intensive treatment or a minor service, our experienced, knowledgeable and passionate mechanics will do the perfect restoration job.

Temby Auto Service are the proud winners of the Repco National Dealer of The Year award, having been nominated for the Award three times. We have also won the Rotary Business Award for customer service. Despite these prestigious awards and accolades, the team at Temby Auto Service take the most pride in the way their satisfied customers respond to them on a regular basis.

As an Accredited Automobile Repairer of the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) Temby Auto Service provides their clients with the VACC Five Point Safety Check at time of service, assessing the brakes, tyres, lights, steering and restraints.

Temby Auto Service is also an Accredited Auto Care Centre of Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) committed to returning value to our members through providing high quality service and great value.

Temby Auto Service are experts in the service, maintenance and care of European and luxury vehicles such as Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Skoda, Volvo, VW (Volkswagen) and can undertake a 150 point vehicle inspection of your car. We are also Four wheel Drive Specialists and offer a Nationwide Warranty on all work performed...

Automotive Service and Repairs in Eltham

Have you ever gotten into your car only to realise the lights were on overnight and now the battery is flat. do not fear... it's easier to jumpstart a car than you might think.

First you need a set of jumper cables. Then you need to find someone with a car who is willing to help. Make sure your valiant rescuer has a battery that is the same voltage as your battery.

Once you have these 2 things, follow the next 10 steps.
  

1.  Ask your rescuer to bring their car bonnet close to your car bonnet making sure that the cars are not touching.

2.  Ensure both cars are in neutral, both have the parking brakes on, but the car lights, radio and air-conditioning off. Open both bonnets and locate the batteries.

3.  You will notice 2 terminals on each battery. One might be red and/or have a "+" sign or "POS" written on it. The other might be black and/or have a "-" sign or "NEG" written on it.

4.  Firstly lift the red terminal protector and clamp red clip to the red/positive terminal of the flat battery.

5.  Then attach the other red clip to the red or positive terminal on the charged battery.

6.  Locate the terminal on the charged battery that is either black or has a "-" sign or "NEG" written on it. Lift the terminal cover and clamp one black clamp on the negative terminal.

7.  With the other black clamp, find an unpainted metal part of the engine in the car with the flat battery to act as an earth (possibly one of the metal struts that holds the bonnet open, a bolt in the engine or a clear metal part in the engine). The clamps will almost certainly damage painted areas of the vehicle, so choose wisely.

8.  Now start the car with the charged battery. After it has run for a few minutes try and start your car.

9.  If your car starts, KEEP IT RUNNING as you safely disconnect the jumper cables, close your bonnet and thank the hero that helped you.

10.  Now DRIVE for at least 15 minutes to ensure your battery has charge in it. Once you have driven for at least 15 minutes you can turn off your car. The longer you drive the car the more time the alternator has to replenish the charge in your battery.

If jump starting your car doesn't work, your battery may be beyond help and a call to your mechanic might be in order.

If a battery regularly goes flat or there is no good reason for it being flat (leaving lights on overnight for example) there may be a problem with the alternator (not charging the battery) or the battery itself may be beyond it's lifespan and no longer holding a charge. Good luck!

Have you ever gotten into your car only to realise the lights were on overnight and now the battery is flat. Do not fear ... it's easier to jumpstart a car than you might think...

Learn how to jump start your car

When your battery dies it might seem like your car is experiencing highly complicated problems and can make you feel alarmed. However, once the issue has been diagnosed, jump starting your car or buying a new battery are relatively easy and cheap procedures.

Here are 4 clear signs that indicate your battery is either dead or on its way out

1. Engine makes a noise but doesn't start

If your engine makes that horrible whining sound when you turn the key, but does not actually start, it is possible your battery is on its way out. If this is the case you may need to use jumper cables to get your car on the road again. It's important once you jump start your car that you let the engine run for at least 30 minutes to allow the alternator to fully charge the battery. This should give the battery enough juice to allow the car to run for a few days whilst you hunt for a new battery.

NOTE: Alternators are used in modern cars to charge the battery and to power the electrical system when its engine is running.

This is a super easy problem to diagnose. The battery powers all the lights and accessories in our car, so if all of the lights aren't working at once, then your car battery is a likely kaput.

NOTE: If your car doesn't even have the juice to turn on the lights or the engine there may also be additional car maintenance issues like a problem with the alternator.

An early sign that a car battery is running out of charge is when you regularly need to put extra energy into starting your vehicle each day. It's that moment when we get in the car, tap the accelerator pedal a few times but the engine still seems quite weak - and then suddenly, it starts up and finally maintains idle. If this is happening, your car battery may be getting too old and may need to be replaced.

NOTE: If it is very cold outside, it's quite normal for your vehicle to take a little longer to start up and may not necessarily mean you are having battery issues. Gas is harder to vaporise when it is cold and batteries produce less power in cold conditions.

If you have had to jump start your car more than three times in a week, it's time to replace the battery and/or have the alternator checked (as it may not be recharging the battery effectively).

NOTE: Even a new battery can get old really quick if you have had to jump start your car more than three times in a week. Jump starting your car is literally like shocking the battery back to life and can be pretty tough on it.

Provided there are no glitches, your battery should last two to three years.

Learn more about Car Batteries

It's that moment when we get in the car, tap the accelerator pedal a few times but the engine still seems quite weak - and then suddenly, it starts up and finally maintains idle. If this is happening, your car battery may be getting too old and may need to be replaced...

Is my car battery on the way out or dead?

How do you know when your car battery is dead?

A client came in with his BMW which wouldn’t start. We have checked the computer system and all the wiring. 

It keeps blowing a Fuse #17 and drawing out a big 60AMPS which is too much current through tiny wires resulting in that blown fuse. The fuse box has been removed and thoroughly investigated. There are about 10 different circuits running off Fuse #17. 

We have systematically isolated each individual circuit and are now down to 1 culprit and found melted wiring behind the instrument cluster. Now to make the repair and have this vehicle back on the road as soon as possible.

Temby Auto electronic diagnostics. 9439 7574

Temby Auto Service are diagnostics experts. Our team won't stop till we find the problem and then work out the best way to resolve it. If you have any electronics concerns about your car call us and make a booking for us to inspect your vehicle.

Temby Auto Service are fully equipped to diagnose and repair car electrical systems. Our team of expert mechanics will provide a thorough inspection and report.

Automotive Electronic Diagnostics Service in Eltham

Peace of mind when you book a pre-purchase vehicle inspection.

Mobile, on-site service available, Melbourne wide Pre-purchase Vehicle Inspection Specialists.

You can make a better buying decision by letting the team at Temby Auto Service carry out a pre-purchase vehicle inspection on your next vehicle.

Our highly skilled team are VicRoads Licensed Roadworthy testers and can carry out vehicle inspections in our workshop and on-site at your location. With years of experience and a passion for automotive, our vehicle inspections team will thoroughly inspect your car and note wear and damage on various parts. 

Once the inspection is complete you will be provided with a written comprehensive report that is easy to understand. Our Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspection includes evaluation of the following items:

During the engine check we review many components to determine wear and faults. The items below are inspected where applicable and any faults and comments are listed in the report:

Cooling system (radiator, water pump, hoses, fan)

During the transmission and driveline check we review many components to determine wear and faults. The items below are inspected where applicable and any faults and comments are listed in the report:

During the steering and suspension check we review many components to determine wear and faults. The items below are inspected where applicable and any faults and comments are listed in the report:

During the body check we review the exterior to determine wear and faults. The items below are inspected where applicable and any faults and comments are listed in the report:

During the brake check we review many components to determine wear and faults. The items below are inspected where applicable and any faults and comments are listed in the report:

During the wheels and tyres check we review many components to determine wear and faults. The items below are inspected where applicable and any faults and comments are listed in the report:

During the electrical check we review many components to determine wear and faults. The items below are inspected where applicable and any faults and comments are listed in the report:

Along with all the other parts reviewed above the following components are also inspected to determine wear and faults:

Take the risk out of purchasing a second hand car by arranging a Temby Auto Service Vehicle Inspections technician to complete a pre-purchase vehicle inspection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our highly skilled team are VicRoads Licensed Roadworthy testers and can carry out vehicle inspections in our workshop and on-site at your location. With years of experience and a passion for automotive, our vehicle inspections team will thoroughly inspect your car and note wear and damage on various parts...

Pre Purchase Vehicle Inspections with Temby Auto Service

Seeing lights? Interpreting the lights on our dashboard could save your live and helps prolong the life of your car.

In short, dashboard lights warn us of problems and tell you what actions you need to take. The warning could be about a simple action like "release the handbrake"; or it could be highlighting a serious fault in the car.

Most cars will come with an owner's manual that will outline particular warning lights for the make and model you are driving. It is important to keep this manual handy at all times (for example, in the glovebox). But there are some common warning lights that you should know how to respond to as soon as they come on.

Oil warning light - This could look like an oil container or have the word "oil". This could mean the oil level is low and that it is time to fill it up again. You can normally fill up your oil yourself, but it's worth considering whether it's time to get a complete oil change. It's easy to check the oil yourself to see if it needs changing, but if our car is due for a service, a good mechanic will always include it in the car service itself.

Coolant warning light - This light typically looks like a thermometer. If this light comes on it could mean that your radiator is running low on coolant. You can fix this yourself by putting coolant or distilled water into the radiator. However, make sure you do not open the radiator cap while the car is still hot. Hot water and steam could explode out of the radiator and cause serious injury.

Electrical fault light - This usually indicates that the battery is not being properly recharged. There could be many reasons for that but one of the most common is that the alternator is not working properly. This means there is only a matter of time until the battery dies. To prolong the battery's life, try not to run unnecessary features like the radio or air-conditioning. In this event, you may need the assistance of a mechanic as soon as possible.

Service engine -This may be the words "service engine" or the image of a spanner. This means the car is due for its next service. It may have calculated the kilometers or the date since the last service or it may have a system of detecting reduced performance of the car. whatever the case, its probably time to call Temby Auto Service for a service.

Check engine - This is always the most concerning light, because there are a number of things that could cause this light to go on. Firstly, check if the fuel cap is on properly. If it is and the light still shines, then it is time to call Temby Auto Service, who can run a full engine diagnostic with a little machine called an OBD2. This machine reads the fault codes in the car's computer so the mechanic can determine what the fault is.

Even though these lights might be delivering bad news, it's far better than being surprised with a sudden breakdown and being stranded.

It is important to keep owner's manual handy at all times (for example, in the glovebox). But there are some common warning lights that we should know how to respond to as soon as they come on...

How to interpret basic dashboard lights

How to interpret basic dashboard lights on a car

Do you have trouble starting your car in the morning or does it idle roughly?

Does the engine misfire, surge or hesitate? Do you have high fuel consumption yet a lack of acceleration? If so, you might need to replace a spark plug.

A spark plug transmits an electrical signal to create a spark that ignites the air fuel mixture inside the combustion engine. The electrical signal is sent through an ignition coil to reach the combustion chamber at the exact right moment. If this signal doesn't happen or is mistimed it can cause ineffective engine function.

Each car requires a specific spark plug determined by the manufacturer. So, how do you know what spark plug your car requires?

The first step is to find your Owner's Manual and look for the car's specifications sheet. You will need to know the make, model and year of manufacture of your car. You will also need to know the number of cylinders and the engine type.

It's also helpful to know the engine displacement (how much room there is in each cylinder when the piston is at its lowest point) and the kind of fuel system your car has (whether it is a fuel injected system or not). you might also find information on the size of spark plug gap and the part number for the spark plug that is designed for your vehicle.

Then, you need to take all that information to a spare part supplier to help you find the correct spark plug.

When you have found the correct spark plug it is time to install it.

Before you install the new spark plug you will need to clean the spark plug hole with a lint free cloth.

Then you will need to perform the following steps:

Lightly coat the threads of the spark plug with some oil from the oil dipstick;

Carefully thread the spark plug into the engine turning clockwise;

Slip the spark plug socket over the spark plug and tighten with a ratchet;

Connect the cable by slipping the boot over the socket.

It's a good idea to check that the cable is intact and clean and that there is no fraying or oil on it.

Good luck! Of course, if all this sounds too confusing or in any way intimidating for you, simply bring your car into Temby Auto Service and let us do it for you. Easy!

Do I have trouble starting my car in the morning or does it idle roughly? Does the engine misfire, surge or hesitate? Do I have high fuel consumption yet a lack of acceleration...

Lost your spark? - How to replace a spark plug.

From the alternator to the battery to the spark plugs, these small parts must work in sync in order to get everything started. If your car is not starting properly or if it has died, make an appointment with our friendly mechanics today.

Temby Auto Service are experienced at fixing alternators, starter motors, wiring, fuses, radios, car alarms and more. Give us a call or book online and we'll get your car fixed and back on the road in no time.

From the alternator to the battery to the spark plugs, these small parts must work in sync in order to get everything started.

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We advise that our workshop will be closed for the Christmas period from the close of business on Friday the 20th of December and reopening on Monday the 6th of January. Emergency contact phone number is 0404068809

We advise that the workshop will be closed over the Easter long weekend reopening on Tuesday the 11th of April

We also advise that we will be closed Tuesday the 25th of April for ANZAC Day reopening Wednesday the 26th of April.

We wish to advise that we will be closed for the public holiday on the 29th of September. Apologies for any inconvenience.

We wish to advise that we will be closed on Monday the 6th of November and Tuesday the 7th of November. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Temby Auto Service take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. 

Temby Auto offers a one stop solution to all your car needs . We fix everything properly and test our repairs before you drive away safely. We get it right with great pride and care. 

Conveniently located in Eltham, 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.

Temby Auto Service 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.

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