Your vehicle is equipped with several different filters, each designed to function within a specific system in your car. At Matlin Auto Repairs, we understand these systems thoroughly and provide expert servicing in Forestville and the surrounding areas.

Put simply, filters work to trap particles that could cause damage or don’t belong in the system they’re protecting. However, all filters have a limited lifespan – once they become clogged with the particles they’re designed to capture, they must be replaced. Failing to replace filters when needed can lead to costly damage in critical parts of your vehicle.

Oil Filter: Ensures the engine oil remains clean and flows efficiently through the engine, preventing wear and tear.
Air Filter: Blocks dirt, debris, and particles from entering the engine that could harm cylinders, pistons and other internal components.
Cabin Air Filter: Protects the car’s ventilation system by filtering out pollen, dust, and bacteria, ensuring clean air inside the vehicle.
Fuel Filter: Prevents contaminants from reaching the carburettor or fuel injectors, helping maintain proper fuel flow and performance.
Transmission Filter: Found in vehicles with automatic transmissions, it removes debris and metal shavings from transmission fluid to protect the gearbox.  

Did you know that a clean engine air filter can improve fuel efficiency by up to 10% in some vehicles? Ensuring all filters are in good condition not only safeguards your car’s systems but can also enhance its overall performance.  

At Matlin Auto Repairs, we offer a comprehensive 65 Point Vehicle Inspection Report with every full car service, available upon request. This includes checking your car’s filters to help you avoid costly repairs and keep your vehicle running smoothly.

Keep your car running smoothly with clean filters. Discover the types, benefits, and expert services offered by Matlin Auto Repairs in Forestville and surrounding areas.

Automotive Filters – Expert Servicing by Matlin Auto Repairs

It's your car and it's your choice!  Matlin Auto Repairs is fully qualified to service your new car and maintain your log book schedule whilst the car is within the warranty period.

Maintaining your car’s warranty shouldn’t mean limiting your options when it comes to servicing. At Matlin Auto Repairs in Forestville, we understand that keeping your vehicle in top condition is important and so is the freedom to choose who you trust with its care. With expert knowledge, high-quality parts and a commitment to professional service, we provide a reliable option for servicing your new car without compromising its warranty. 

As a car owner in Australia, you have the freedom to choose who services your vehicle without jeopardising your new car warranty. This assurance comes under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), which protects your rights and provides clarity for drivers. According to the ACL, you can have your car serviced by an independent mechanic, provided that the service meets the manufacturer’s specifications and uses quality parts. At Matlin Auto Repairs in Forestville, we ensure all services are carried out to these standards, giving you confidence in both our work and your warranty’s validity.

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These protections mean that you can benefit from personalised service, competitive pricing, and the expertise of your local independent workshop, all while maintaining your car’s warranty. At Matlin Auto Repairs, we take these responsibilities seriously and are proud to uphold the highest standards of service, ensuring your car stays in excellent condition for the road ahead.

Expertise you can trust - Our team undergoes continuous Auto-Tech training, ensuring we stay ahead with the latest techniques and technology to keep your car running smoothly.

Dependable quality - We use high-standard parts that are built to last, giving you reliable performance and peace of mind every time you drive.

Nationwide support - With warranty-backed service and a vast network of Repco Authorised Service locations, you’re covered wherever your journey takes you.

Why Choose Matlin Auto Repairs for New Car Servicing?

At Matlin Auto Repairs in Forestville, we take pride in offering a level of service that is built on trust, experience, and knowledge. As a trusted Repco Authorised Service Centre, we bring together a team of highly skilled technicians who are dedicated to providing exceptional care for your vehicle. 

Our experience in the automotive industry means you can rely on us to handle your car with the utmost professionalism and expertise. We understand that maintaining your vehicle is about more than just servicing – it’s about ensuring your safety and comfort on the road. That’s why we combine technical know-how with a genuine commitment to delivering quality workmanship every time you visit. 

Whether it’s routine maintenance or log book servicing, our priority is to keep your car running smoothly while preserving its value and warranty. At Matlin Auto Repairs, we’re here to provide you with the confidence that your vehicle is in capable hands, allowing you to focus on the journey ahead.

Ready to book your car service? Contact Matlin Auto Repairs in Forestville today to schedule an appointment with our trusted team. Whether it’s maintaining your log book, ensuring your warranty remains intact, or simply keeping your vehicle in top condition, we’re here to help. Call us or visit our workshop to experience reliable, professional car servicing you can count on. Let us take care of your car, so you can enjoy the drive.

Expert car servicing in Forestville. Maintain your warranty with high-quality, manufacturer-approved service from the trusted team at Matlin Auto Repairs. Book your service today!

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We are now operating from our new workshop at 9 Maple Ave, Forestville. We look forward to servicing your vehicle in our new premises.

Matlin Auto Repairs are your local Car Service Experts with fully qualified mechanics that have been providing excellence in Automotive service for clients in Forestville for over 30 years.

Matlin Auto Repairs are an RAA Approved Mechanical Repairer and an RAA Approved Automotive Electrician in Forestville, SA. As a multiple winner and finalist of Small Business Awards, Matlin Auto Repairs will take good care of your vehicle's service and repairs and do those little things that really make a difference. Matlin Auto Repairs specialise in Auto Electrical and Mechanical repairs. 

Matlin Auto Repairs has the leads for all your car service needs!

At Matlin Auto Repairs our in-house Auto-Electrician is fully qualified to perform work on all the auto-electrical components of your vehicle and can help diagnose, install or repair any electrical problems in your car. Our Forestville car service centre also has a large stock of auto electrical components available in store.

With a wealth of mechanical trade experience, Matlin Auto Repairs are ready to service your car here in Adelaide! The exceptionally large car service workshop is located in Forestville, South Australia, within 10 minutes from Adelaide CBD and perform a full range of automotive service and repairs including;

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Matlin Auto Repairs provide you and your car with equipment from leading world class brands, including Hella Automotive lights and accessories supplier and Bosch, a global supplier of technology and services. 

Matlin Auto Repairs care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation to reliably and responsibly conduct automotive air conditioning service (AU01577). ARC Approved Car Air Conditioning Servicing reduces Fuel Costs and protects your health. 

Matlin Auto Repairs has been a family owned business from day one.

The service team at Matlin Auto Repairs are highly experienced, fully qualified car service technicians, some of whom have been with the business for over two decades! 

As a Repco Authorised Service centre, we are commited to high quality automotive workmanship and very best in car care. As part of Repco Auto Tech training program, every mechanic is kept fully up to date with even the most modern vehicle repair methods. Forestville car service mechanic Matlin Auto Repairs provides your car with equipment from leading world class brands.

"My car broke down on the first day of school as I drove to pick up my little girl. It was 42 degrees hot, the aircon didn't work and the car made a scary rattle everytime I slowed down or stopped. I got my car to the most wonderful, honest, great bunch of people at Matlin Auto Repairs on South Road at Forestville. That's here in Adelaide, South Australia. Everything is always explained by Vince who is the sweetest, most helpful man. He doesn't take advantage of a woman's ignorance with motor vehicle problems either. Honest to the core! By lunch time Vince from Matlin Auto Repairs phoned to inform my car was fixed and ready to go - and it was a lot cheaper than I expected. Matlin Auto Repairs are so good at car repairs, I had to write about it here and tell everyone how pleased and grateful I am. Thanks fellas! You're the best." Marylin, the author of Marylins Plan For Weight Loss.

As your local Mechanic in Forestville South Australia, Matlin Auto Repairs take great pride in offering our clients the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs...

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Your One Stop Workshop for car service in Forestville

How often should you flush your radiator?

Nobody wants to be "that car" broken down on the freeway with steam pouring from under the bonnet, surrounded by the unhappy occupants stuck in the sweltering heat of the Australian summer.

Your car's log book will outline how often to service your cooling system, It is generally recommended that you flush your coolant system every two years or 40,000 km's depending on which comes first. However, the size of your engine, regional weather, the quality of your current coolant, and the total km's driven can all have an effect on how often you should fully replace the coolant in your radiator.

Even if you top up the coolant level on a regular basis, eventually the coolant begins to degrade and there is also a tendency for rust and scale deposits to accumulate throughout the cooling system, which can lead to a lessening of performance of cooling system components.

This build up of rust and debris can damage the important parts of your cooling system including your water pump, radiator, hoses and thermostat, affecting the lifespan of those parts and leading to expensive repairs or replacements in the future.

At Matlin Auto Repairs, you can request a Vehicle Inspection Report for free as part of any minor, major or log book service on your vehicle. This includes checking the coolant in your system and the written report will tell you if we feel a radiator flush, coolant replacement or any repairs are recommended to maintain the safety and performance of your vehicle.

If your car running hotter than normal, tends to leave puddles where ever you park or worse still your Car is regularly Overheating, it is best to have your cooling system checked over by a professional. Matlin Auto Repairs can inspect your cooling system and determine the problem.

Our fully trained team of experts can perform a full radiator flush where required, using a solution to remove build up. When the cooling system has been fully cleaned out, the solution is removed and fresh new coolant is added. a radiator flush might be just what your car needs to bring it back to peak performance. Following a radiator flush or service your car will run cooler and you will gain the following benefits;

Your radiator will be more efficient, reliable and live longer. 

Your engine will be more efficient and have an increased life expectancy. 

Get a boost in vehicle performance and power. 

Your water pump is further protected as it is better lubricated.

While there are a lot of places offering advice on how to flush a radiator yourself - we don't endorse it. These days, vehicles are much more complex and mistakes like incomplete flushing or changing the coolant in your vehicle without flushing can stir up the deposits and cause blockages in your thermostat or radiator. It's sensible to have your systems inspected regularly by a qualified mechanic, and properly flushed before being refilled with the recommended coolant type, the system purged of any air pockets, and then the whole system expertly reviewed again to ensure full working order and to prevent any costly breakdowns in the future. 

Radiator coolant is toxic and needs to be handled very carefully. It is also very sweet smelling which can be inviting to young children and pets so proper safe storage is very important - having a professional take care of this job means not handling or having dangerous chemicals around your house. Dangerous coolant also needs to be disposed of safely, professional workshops can have the coolant recycled or properly disposed of to save the environment.

Matlin Auto Repairs offers expert Radiator Flush and Cooling System Service for clients in Richmond, Mile End and Plympton. Trust our fully qualified mechanics to keep your vehicle's cooling system in top shape.

Radiator Flush and Cooling System Service in Forestville

Radiator Flush and Cooling System Service

A reconditioned car engine can often be less expensive than having your vehicle's motor replaced with a brand new engine. The team at Matlin Auto Repairs are qualified car engine reconditioning mechanics can perform expert Engine reconditioning service.  

A reconditioned car engine can often be less expensive than having your vehicles motor replaced with a brand new engine.

Engine Reconditioning in Forestville

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