Services

Inspections

If you are selling or otherwise transferring ownership of a vehicle, you first have to obtain a Roadworthy Certificate (RWC). This certificate, issued by a licensed testing station after a thorough inspection, ensures your vehicle meets the minimum safety standard to legally be driven on Victorian roads.

When you’re thinking about buying a secondhand vehicle, we would recommend a pre-purchase inspection. A RWC only ensures the vehicle meets the minimum safety standards, not that the vehicle is in perfect condition.

If you have a long road trip planned, consider a pre-trip inspection. That way, any issues with your vehicle can be fixed before you set off, and you can enjoy your trip with peace of mind.

Briggs Automotive is a licensed testing station and can help you with:

• Roadworthy certificates
• Pre-Purchase inspections
• Pre-Trip inspections

Brake Services

Your brakes suffer an astonishing amount of wear, routinely bringing over a ton of material to a complete stop from high speed, multiple times a day. As they are your most important safety feature, we agree with brake manufacturers that you should have your brakes checked at least once a year.

Here at Briggs Automotive, our skilled technicians can help you with:

• Brake component replacement
• Brake component machining
• Brake hose repairs
• Brake restorations

Steering And Suspension

Faults in your steering and suspension can affect handling and ride comfort, causing issues such as play in the steering wheel, body lean through corners, and vibrations at speed. A poor suspension will also increase your stopping distance.

Briggs Automotive’s expert mechanics can help you with:

• Wheel alignments
• Shocks and springs
• Wheel balancing
• Bushing replacement
• Power steering

Air Conditioning

Your air conditioning actually degrades more from disuse than from use, as the rubber seals dry up and crack, allowing the refrigerant gas to leak out, robbing your AC of its cooling power.

Here at Briggs Automotive, we can fully repair and service your vehicle’s aircon, starting by replacing any faulty compressors, condensers, valves, or other components, and finally recharging your system with refrigerant once we’re certain it’s airtight.

Clutch And Transmission

As part of the assembly that transmits power from the engine to the wheels, the transmission is made up of some of the most complex machinery in your vehicle. Due to its sophisticated nature, even minor flaws can quickly escalate into costly repairs, so if you notice a grinding noise when changing gears, a loss of power, or a burning smell after driving, get your transmission checked sooner rather than later!

Here at Briggs Automotive, our skilled technicians can help you with:

• Automatic transmissions
• Manual transmissions
• Differentials
• Clutches
• Servicing
• Repairs and replacement

Engine Services

Your engine is the hardest working component in your vehicle, and even with regular maintenance, repairs are sometimes needed.

Here at Briggs Automotive, our experienced mechanics can help you with:

• Engine rebuilds
• Engine reconditioning
• Engine testing
• Engine blocks
• Cylinder heads
• EFI diagnostics
• EGR repairs
• DPF repairs
• Timing belt replacement

Cooling System

If your cooling system is malfunctioning, it can cause issues with everything from a loss of power output and fuel efficiency, to reduced engine lifespan. If your engine is overheating and it is left untreated for long enough, it will render your car immobile, with the cost of repairs being comparable to buying a secondhand car!

Briggs Automotive’s expert technicians can help you with:

• Radiator/heater unit repairs
• Head gaskets
• Coolant flush
• Thermostat check and replacement

Tyres

As the contact point between your vehicle and the road, the condition of your tyres is fundamental to vehicle control, and therefore your safety on the road. If you notice any damage to your tyre sidewalls, or you can see small bars showing through the treads, you should have your tyres checked immediately. If your tyres are over 5 years old, you should have them checked at least once a year, even if they look fine, to make sure you’re still safe on the road.

Here at Briggs Automotive, we can help you with:

• Car tyres
• 4WD tyres
• Light commercial (vans and utes) tyres
• Tyre fitting
• Tyre balancing
• Tyre rotation

Other Services

We offer a fully comprehensive automotive repair service here at Briggs Automotive, including these additional services:

• Diesel remapping and performance upgrades
• Windscreen repair and replacement
• Towing