Vehicle Tech can arrange all your Car Air Conditioning Regas, Inspection, Repairs and Servicing needs in Lilydale and the surrounding areas.

Modern cars are very complex and just like the engine your vehicle's air conditioner has components that need to be serviced or replaced on a regular basis to ensure continued reliable and efficient operation.

This is essential to guarantee ongoing dependable and efficient functionality. Ensuring that your air conditioner remains in top-notch condition involves routine checks and servicing of its key components, such as the compressor, evaporator, and refrigerant levels. By adhering to a scheduled maintenance plan, you can prevent potential issues, enhance the longevity of the system, and ensure a comfortable driving experience, particularly during Australia's scorching summers.

A decline in refrigerant levels, whether due to leaks or evaporation, results in your air conditioning system becoming less efficient. Consequently, it must exert more effort to maintain its performance, which in turn may increase your vehicle's fuel consumption, particularly for smaller engines.

Consequently, it is crucial to routinely examine the state of the rubber seals for any indications of leaks or issues that might suggest a loss of refrigerant. Regular inspections can help identify problems early, ensuring the system functions efficiently and preventing potential damage. This proactive approach not only helps maintain optimal performance but also extends the lifespan of the equipment.

Ensuring that your vehicle's air conditioning system undergoes servicing annually is essential for a multitude of reasons. Firstly, this proactive measure can significantly reduce the likelihood of expensive repairs both presently and in the future. Secondly, regular maintenance is crucial for passenger safety, as it helps avert the accumulation of potentially dangerous contaminants within the system. 

Additionally, a well-maintained air conditioning unit is more efficient, leading to reduced fuel consumption and, consequently, cost savings over time. This practice not only enhances the longevity of your vehicle's air conditioning but also promotes a safer and more economical driving experience.

Vehicle Tech care about the environment and can arrange vehicle air conditioner re-gas, inspection, repairs and servicing with a licensed technician.

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Vehicle Tech can arrange all your Car Air Conditioning Regas, Inspection, Repairs and Servicing needs in Lilydale and the surrounding areas...

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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 Vehicle Tech in Lilydale 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 Vehicle Tech in Lilydale 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.

Your trusted local mechanic Vehicle Tech is family owned and operated, providing quality car maintenance, repairs and service in Lilydale and the surrounding suburbs.

You can't control what happens to your vehicle but you can make the decision on who to trust to take care of it. The Vehicle Tech team are fully qualified to advise you on every aspect of car service and repair across all makes and models of motor vehicles.

Our Clean & Modern Lilydale workshop is located in the Cavehill Industrial Gardens Estate and is very well placed to Service vehicles in Chirnside Park, Mooroolbark, Mount Evelyn, Coldstream, Kilsyth, Croydon and Lilydale areas. You can access our well equipped workshop either from Cavehill Road or Beresford Road.

For any fix needed on your car, minor repairs and complete performance upgrades & diagnostics, be sure to speak with Vehicle Tech in Lilydale or book online!

Vehicle Tech performs expert wheel balancing and wheel alignment services using the four wheel laser aligner. We check and repair brakes and do our own in-house disc and drum machining. Vehicle Tech provide diagnostics for your vehicle, from simple battery tests to the latest in electronic scan tools. General Servicing ranges from simple oil changes to total overhauls - available on all makes and models, from single vehicles to large fleets.

Vehicle Tech has been operating in Lilydale for nearly 30 years and have earned a reputation for quality service at a competitive price. We offer a courtesy car at no cost to you as well as Competitive Prices and Expert Staff.

We have flexible payment arrangements including BPay, Cash, Charge Card, Cheque, Direct Deposit, EFT, EFTPOS, Fleet Card, Gift Vouchers, MasterCard, Money Order, PayPal and Visa. Car Vacuuming can be arranged with every service. We are located Close to Public Transport with Free Parking close to the workshop and there is a Fuel Refill Station nearby. Our Comfortable Waiting Lounge has Internet access and Tea, coffee and Cold drinks are available.

We have flexible hours, can arrange Loan Cars while your car is being serviced or repaired or Pick-up & Delivery within the Lilydale area. We also have a secure Key Drop Off Box for out of hours access. We keep a large range of car parts in stock so you won't have to wait for repairs due to parts being unavailable and we will only ever use quality parts and fluids in our service or repair of your vehicle. Investing back into local community, Vehicle Tech are proud sponsors of the Lilydale Bowling Club.

For trusted service from a local mechanic, rely on Vehicle Tech in Lilydale!

Your trusted local mechanic Vehicle Tech is family owned and operated, providing quality car maintenance, repairs and service in Lilydale and the surrounding suburbs...

Automotive Servicing and Repairs in Lilydale

Your electronic fuel injection (EFI) system is designed to rapidly deliver fuel to the engine in a highly efficient manner, helping your vehicle to run smoothly, at peak performance and using the minimum amount of fuel.

Symptoms of an EFI problem include the smell of fuel in the car, idling roughly, problems with starting and frequent stalling.

If you suspect you have a problem, bring your vehicle in for a no obligation inspection before it gets any worse. We are located in Lilydale and also serve customers from the surrounding areas.

Exceptional Care: As a part of the Repco Authorised Service network of mechanics we have all the latest diagnostic training and technical equipment to keep your cars EFI system running at optimal performance

Peace of Mind: We offer the peace of mind which comes from the Repco Authorised Service Nationwide Warranty, along with the friendly service which comes from dealing with a trusted independent workshop

Education: Not only do our mechanics have access to a vast library of diagnostic information and service bulletins, but they are always available if required to help our clients learn more about what is going on with their car

Our various EFI services include items such as;

Cleaning your Throttle valve, fuel filter and fuel injector

Here's a bit more info about EFI problems and about how we diagnose and fix problems with your EFI;

We use special computer Diagnostic equipment to test your car's ECU (electronic control unit). The ECU is basically 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 a special fault code which our diagnostic scan equipment is 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 located and fixed without delay - Air leaks will seriously affect performance and fuel economy and can cause severe damage to engine components and quite obviously we don't want fuel leaking out anywhere!

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

If any sensors or the lines connecting them to the ECU are damaged they'll 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 so your ECU will usually not let you run the vehicle until they are fixed and it will often send the vehicle into a state of basic operation known as ‘limp mode'

For a high quality Fuel Injection Service at a competitive price, speak with us or book online. We are located at 61-64 Beresford Road and service customers in Lilydale and the surrounding areas.

Your electronic fuel injection (EFI) system is designed to rapidly deliver fuel to the engine in a highly efficient manner, helping your vehicle to run smoothly, at peak performance and using the minimum amount of fuel...

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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 actually saves you money because it reduces the amount of fuel you use. 

Vehicle Tech are the best choice to manage all your Automotive Air Conditioner Regas, Repairs, Servicing or Inspection needs in Lilydale and the surrounding areas.

Getting your car's air conditioning serviced every 12 months means you may avoid costly breakdowns

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We advise that our workshop will be closed for the Christmas period from the close of business on the 22nd of December and reopening on Monday the 15th of January

Vehicle Tech take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times.

Conveniently located in Lilydale, 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.

Vehicle Tech 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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