Coober Pedy Car & Mechanical Service operates in a remote, dry, hot region where even simple problems can be serious.

Because of the remoteness of our region we understand the need to undertake reliable servicing and provide "right first time" solutions. We recognise that many of our customers have trips, accommodation, and even international flights scheduled. In recognition of this we focus on timely diagnosis, repair options, and problem resolution.

In Business since 2014 Coober Pedy Car & Mechanical Service is located in the main street (Hutchison Street) and is opposite the Drive In Cinema with its screen proving a useful landmark. (Operations commenced in approximately 2004 as Tyre Centre Coober Pedy. The business was purchased in 2013 by the Hall family and a mechanical workshop was also established). On becoming a Repco Authorised Service Centre the trading name was changed to Coober Pedy Car & Mechanical Service Service.

We offer complete solutions from roadside assistance through to major mechanical work.

If a customer's needs are such that there are parts delays we can provide comment on local accommodation, attractions, and also assist in short term transport needs. At times a response to our customers may require journeys of hundreds of kilometres, so our service vehicles carry adequate fresh water, first aid, fuel and sat-phone communications.

Servicing vehicles in Oodnadatta, William Creek, Port Augusta, Marla, Glendambo, Alice Springs, Coober Pedy Car & Mechanical Service are members of MTA & Tyre Stewardship Australia.

Coober Pedy Car & Mechanical Service is managed by Patrick Hall. Although relatively young, Patrick has extensive experience in the automotive industry, apart from routine mechanical servicing and repairs, this experience ranges from vehicle recovery on the Anne Beadell track to fabrication of suspension components for caravans.

Patrick's hobby is anything automotive, from preparing and servicing rally cars for himself and others, to knowing appropriate driving techniques for the varied regional tracks, his long experience has given him excellent diagnostic skills and a commitment to "first time" solutions. He also has a favourite Datsun 240k awaiting restoration.

Coober Pedy Car & Mechanical Service (initially established as Tyre Centre Coober Pedy) is now in its tenth year of providing vehicle servicing and repair in Coober Pedy under the management of Patrick, whose automotive experience extends back fourteen years to when he undertook the preparation and repair of rally vehicles for events in all Australian states.

Our business is experienced in maintaining and servicing customer vehicles in a manner which needs the demands of travel in the large distances of outback Australia, distances which typically present challenges of high temperatures, rough roads, the hazards of wandering animals, and the additional challenges of heavily loaded vehicles and sustained, relatively high speed, travel.

Coober Pedy Car & Mechanical Service care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation to reliably and responsibly conduct automotive air conditioning service (AU51330). ARC Approved Car Air Conditioning Servicing reduces Fuel Costs and protects your health. The ARC Tick of approval helps ensure technicians have the skills and knowledge to correctly undertake service and repairs of refrigerated air conditioning to minimise environmental impact.

Whether you are a local resident needing to travel to the city for an appointment, or a visitor from the other side of the world we know your journey is important to you, we will understand your needs, diagnose any problems, and provide reliable advice as to the time frame for completion of your requirements.

From log book servicing to major mechanical work on engines, transmissions, suspension, cooling and electrical systems, we take pride in undertaking our work in a manner of “getting it right the first time” as we appreciate the reliance our customers place on their vehicles in our remote setting. Our commitment and workmanship are, of course, backed by the Repco Nationwide Warranty.

The closest manufacturers dealers are between 500km and 800 km distant from Coober Pedy; we carry out qualified log book servicing and can source many parts (genuine or OEM) overnight to facilitate your vehicle's prompt repairs if required.

Much of our work is on diesel and four-wheel drive vehicles, again, we are experienced in addressing the problems operating these vehicles in remote areas may bring to light: fuel, cooling, and electrical systems as well as additional strain on suspension and steering components. In particular we are experienced with the unique problems of diesels with respect to Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF's) and carbon build up.

With high speed, heavy loads and rough conditions, things break, Coober Pedy Car & Mechanical Service, is able to undertake welding and, if required, fabrication, to ensure vehicles and trailers remain mobile, often in a stronger condition than when constructed. Trailers and caravans too are significant in our customer base, here we regularly address wheel bearings, springs, axles, and electrical systems.

We stock tyre brands which experience has shown to be successful in the regional conditions of Coober Pedy. We also are able to undertake wheel alignment using current, computer-based wheel alignment technology. In stock is an extensive range of Penrite Oils, Ryco filters, batteries, electrical accessories, UHF radios, and many other items necessary for reliable travel.

Our local environment is unique and in the interests of maintaining that environment our waste products of oil, tyres, batteries, and scrap metal are transported to licensed recycling providers in Adelaide.

Car Vacuum can be arranged with every service, we have Products and Accessories for sale and maintain a Large range of car parts in stock, including that hard to find part. These include Tyres (Bridgestone, Cooper, Maxxis), Wheels, Ryco Filters, Penrite lubricants, Batteries, UHF radio equipment, Narva electrical, and many other accessories.

Servicing all makes & models of cars, including diesels, AWDs & 4WDs. We also service caravans, campervans, trailers, light trucks, off-roads, utes, vans, buses, minibuses, motorhomes, hybrids, racing cars, tractors, earthmovers, forklifts, ATVs, boats, horse floats, motorbikes and scooters.

Free Parking is available in front of the workshop and we have a secure Key Drop Off Box and Flexible hours and late/weekend service by appointment. Toilets and Local Phone Access (for emergency calls) are also available and we offer a Pick-up & Delivery service.

Our fully qualified log book servicing ensures your car is in safe hands, and we provide quality car service and repairs on all models... including four wheel drive and Diesel vehicles.

As a Repco Authorised Service centre, Coober Pedy Car & Mechanical Service 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 car service from a trusted independent mechanic, you can rely on the team at Coober Pedy Car & Mechanical Service

As your local Mechanic in Coober Pedy, Coober Pedy Car & Mechanical Service Service take great pride in offering our clients the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs.

Automotive Servicing and Repairs in Coober Pedy

Did you know there is a cabin air filter in your car? Where is your cabin air filter? They are designed to remove a large amount of outside air pollutants and debris to keep you breathing easily when you drive.  And it is usually located in your glovebox. Talk to Coober Pedy Car & Mechanical Service in Coober Pedy today about your cabin air filter !

Just like your air-conditioning at home, the filters need to be checked at regular intervals and changed when it has done it's job. Replacing your cabin air filter is important to your health and your cars health too!

The air outside your car can be polluted enough with smoggy city traffic or even dusty country roads, but research published in the Environmental Health Perspectives Journal shows that without an effective cabin air filter installed, the air inside your car can contain over 10 times more pollutants than the air outside.
This poor quality air can cause:

"Cabin air filters are designed to filter out contaminants while  absorbing noxious odours and harmful gases like exhaust and ozone,"  explained Ryco Filters General Manager of Sales & Marketing, Ross Lamb. Cabin air filters become clogged over time and their effectiveness at protecting your health declines. 

If you drive ‘Mum's Taxi', you might feel like you are always on the move - and a recent study into driving habits confirmed that parents with children aged 6-15 drive approximately 10% more than drivers without kids. And, the longer you spend in a vehicle with a Cabin Air Filter that needs replacing, the more you are at risk of health complications. 

As well as healthier air - an effective cabin air filter means you get better fuel performance from your vehicle. A clogged cabin air filter will cause your air conditioner to work harder than it needs to and this means it uses more fuel and your air conditioning system is more likely to have a costly breakdown.

At Coober Pedy Car & Mechanical Service in Coober Pedy we check your cabin air filter as part of our free 65 Point Vehicle Inspection report which you can request with every full car service.
For a more comprehensive check of your air condition system we recommend an air conditioning service.

Cabin air filter replacement is not only important to your car's health - it affects yours too.

Coober Pedy Car & Mechanical Service have the experience, skills and know how to identify, diagnose and solve even complex EFI issues and get your car performing the way it should. So if your fuel economy is not what it should be, or the car is running rough or in "Limp mode" bring it into our Coober Pedy workshop for an EFI service today.

Electronic Fuel Injection systems (EFI) in modern vehicles consist of a high pressure fuel delivery system controlled by a specialised electronic control unit, or ECU.

As many as thirty or more sensors constantly update the data available to the ECU at any given time. The ECU uses this data to determine the correct mixture of air and fuel the engine requires in order for it to perform most efficiently. This can help reduce fuel costs and minimise exhaust emissions, making regular checks of the EFI system well worth the effort even if there are no apparent problems.

If you are experiencing unusually poor fuel economy, it seems the car ‘runs rough' when idling or has developed a classic backfire there is a very good chance that there could be a problem with your EFI, or Electronic Fuel Injection System.

Another classic sign that your electronic fuel injection may need a service is when the engine runs for a short while after switching off the ignition. An apparent increase in fuel use or noticeable decrease in performance may also be related to an EFI issue.

EFI problems can sometimes be relatively simple, such as contaminated fuel from letting a fuel tank become completely empty or a clogged fuel injector. Sometimes however, the problem lies well hidden, deep within the highly sophisticated EFI System. Our Coober Pedy car service workshop is equipped with the specialised, advanced diagnostic testing equipment needed to be able to diagnose, service and repair your EFI.

Regular servicing or inspection of your Electronic Fuel Injection System will help your car perform more efficiently and save you money at the pump. That's real Peace of Mind. Given the complex nature of modern fuel injection systems, a qualified mechanic with specialised diagnostic equipment is best placed to service or repair your EFI.

Learn how Coober Pedy Car & Mechanical Service diagnose & fix EFI problems

Coober Pedy Car & Mechanical Service use special computer diagnostic equipment to test your car's ECU (electronic control unit). The ECU is essentially a central computer which controls (amongst other things) the fuel injection process by taking information from the many sensors spread throughout the vehicle and making “decisions” based on pre-programmed inputs. The ECU can ‘self-diagnose' faults and send out special fault codes which our diagnostic scan equipment is then able to extract and interpret. 

Quite often, the ECU is being given ‘wrong' information by faulty sensors or other environmental factors and this is when we have to call upon our expert knowledge and advanced diagnostic training to correctly identify the problem. 

Electronic probe testing and visual inspections can be made of your car's sensors, throttle valve, fuel filter, fuel pump and fuel injectors to make sure they are working correctly 

Any leaks must be identified and repaired without delay - Air leaks will seriously affect performance and fuel economy and can cause severe damage to engine components. It goes without saying you don't want fuel leaking out either! 

Over time, Fuel lines, filters and valves can become clogged with contaminants or tank sediments so they'll need to be cleaned and on occasion replaced. Where necessary, some components can be unclogged using special flushing compounds. 

Sensors (or the lines connecting them to the ECU) which are faulty or damaged may need to be fixed or replaced. While your car technically might be able to function without some of these sensors, they all keep track of information that is vital to the efficiency, performance and safety of your vehicle. Your engines ECU may prevent running of the vehicle until they are functioning correctly or it may trigger the vehicle into a state of basic operation known as ‘limp mode'

When your cars electronic control unit (ECU) encounters data which is incorrect (or outside of known value ranges) or which it cannot process, it will set a fault code and initiate some form of warning. When such problems occur in major vehicle systems it can trigger what is known as 'Limp Mode'. As the Fuel system of a car is considered a major system, faulty or failing sensor or lines may trigger this safety function.

Limp Mode is designed to allow you to get a car to a safe location (off the road) and can protect both you and the car from serious problems that could arise from continued 'normal' operation of the vehicle. If you find your car enters limp mode you should pull over immediately and get it checked over by a qualified mechanic asap, even if the computer 'resets' itself. Cars can act quite erratically in Limp Mode.

Coober Pedy Car & Mechanical Service can help diagnose if the issue is an EFI related problem or if you need to look elsewhere for the cause of the cars behaviour.

Coober Pedy Car & Mechanical Service have the experience, skills and know how to identify, diagnose and solve even complex EFI issues and get your car performing the way it should…

Electronic Fuel Injection, Diagnosis and Repair in Coober Pedy, SA

Coober Pedy Car & Mechanical Service (AU51330) are the logical choice to handle all your Car Air Conditioning Regas, Repair, Servicing and Inspection needs in Coober Pedy and the surrounding areas.

Coober Pedy and surrounding areas get real hot in summer and real cold in winter, so for a comfortable and safe drive in Regional South Australia it is important that this servicing is not skipped. 

Todays cars are often very complex and just like the engine an automotive air conditioning system has elements that need to be serviced or replaced on a regular basis to ensure continued reliable and efficient operation.

RAS Auto Facts - Air Conditioning

Leakage of refrigerant and evaporation mean that your air con system will begin to deteriorate and will have to work harder, with a resulting increase in fuel being used up.

Therefore it is important that the rubber seals are regularly assessed for any signs of leaks or wear which may point to a loss of refrigerant.

Having your car's air conditioning serviced every twelve months means you help prevent costly breakdowns now and in the future, keep passengers safe by helping to prevent the build-up of potentially harmful substances and a well serviced car air conditioner actually saves you money because it means less fuel is being used.

Coober Pedy Car & Mechanical Service care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation (AU51330) to reliably and responsibly conduct vehicle air conditioner regas, repair, servicing and inspection.

Book your car air conditioning service with the experts at Coober Pedy Car & Mechanical Service today!

Keep your cool with less fuel this summer with an Air Conditioning Service from Coober Pedy Car & Mechanical Service (AU51330)…

Car air conditioning servicing and repair in Coober Pedy

Getting your car's air conditioning serviced every 12 months means you may avoid costly breakdowns now and in the future, and a well serviced automotive air conditioning system saves you money because it reduces the amount of fuel you use.

Coober Pedy Car & Mechanical Service care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation (AU51330) to conduct automotive air conditioning service reliably and responsibly. ARC Approved Car Air Conditioning Servicing reduces Fuel Costs and protects your health. 

Coober Pedy Car & Mechanical Service are the best choice to manage all your Automotive Air Conditioner Regas, Repairs, Servicing or Inspection needs in Coober Pedy and the surrounding areas.

Coober Pedy Car & Mechanical Service care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation (AU51330)  to conduct automotive air conditioning services

Car Air Conditioning service in Coober Pedy

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Coober Pedy Car & Mechanical Service take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. 

Conveniently located in Coober Pedy Car, SA, 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. 

Coober Pedy Car & Mechanical 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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