Planning a road trip is always exciting. Whether you're heading to the mountains or the coast, the open road holds the promise of adventure. To ensure your journey is smooth and stress-free, preparing your vehicle is crucial. 

At Hycraft Automotive, we're committed to helping you get road-trip ready with these essential tips and checks.

Before you hit the road, performing a thorough check of your vehicle is vital to ensure safety and reliability. Here’s a list of key checks recommended by our experts at Hycraft Automotive:

Check Your Tyres: Inspect tyre pressure and tread depth. Uneven wear could signal alignment issues. Don't forget to check your spare tyre too!

Examine the Brakes: Listen for squeaking or grinding noises and ensure brake pads and rotors are in good condition.

Inspect Fluids: Check the levels of engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, transmission fluid, and windshield washer fluid. Top up or change as needed.

Test the Battery: Ensure your battery is fully charged and terminals are clean and secure. If your battery is older than three years, consider getting it tested.

Look at the Lights: Check all exterior and interior lights, including headlights, brake lights, and turn signals, to ensure they are functioning properly.

Inspect Belts and Hoses: Look for signs of wear and tear like cracks or leaks. Replace them if necessary.

Review Your Air Conditioning: Especially important for summer road trips, make sure your A/C is working efficiently.

Check the Wipers and Washer Fluid: Ensure your wiper blades are in good condition and top up the washer fluid to maintain visibility.

Summer is a popular time for road trips. Here are some tips to enhance your travel experience:

Stay Hydrated: Keep plenty of water on hand, especially in hot weather.

Pack Smart: Keep essentials easily accessible, like snacks, maps, and first-aid kits.

Plan Breaks: Schedule regular stops to stretch and rest. This keeps drivers alert and passengers comfortable.

Monitor Weather Conditions: Summer storms can be unpredictable. Check the forecast and plan accordingly.

Keep Cool: Dress in lightweight clothing, and use sunshades to keep the car cool when parked.

Entertain the Kids: Have games, books, or tablets ready to keep young travelers occupied.

Regular vehicle servicing and maintenance play a significant role in ensuring your car is safe and ready for any journey. At Hycraft Automotive, we offer comprehensive services that not only address immediate needs but also help prevent potential issues down the road. By partnering with us, you ensure:

Peace of Mind: Our thorough inspections and expert services mean fewer worries while you're on the road.

Enhanced Safety: We identify and fix problems before they become hazards, ensuring your vehicle is in top condition.

Longevity and Efficiency: Regular maintenance keeps your car running efficiently, saving you money on fuel and repairs in the long term.

Embarking on a road trip is one of life's great joys, and with Hycraft Automotive's support, you can focus on the fun and adventure. Whether it's routine maintenance or last-minute checks, we're here to help you prepare your vehicle for a memorable journey. Safe travels!

Whether it's routine maintenance or last-minute checks, Hycraft Automotive are here to help you prepare your vehicle for a memorable roadtrip

Hycraft Automotive Service and checks in Clontarf

Get Road-Trip Ready with Hycraft Automotive

Your local car service mechanic in Clontarf, Hycraft Automotive bring you only the best in car servicing and automotive repairs.

We now have two Free Loan Cars available. We have a utility for use by tradespeople and a standard loan car. Both Free Loan Cars are automatic transmission.

Conveniently located in Clontarf, Hycraft Automotive specialise in car servicing for all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. We provide Log Book Service with a Nationwide Warranty on Parts and Labour.

Hycraft Automotive have been in business for more than 40 years and the car service team has more than 100+ years combined experience between them. We are an Independently owned and operated car service workshop. So you get the friendly local service that only a small business can give, but we are backed by the Repco Authorised Service Network which means we maintain nationally accredited standards and can offer a Nationwide Warranty.

As a Repco Authorised Service centre, Hycraft Automotive 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.

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;

We wash and vaccuum every vehicle booked in for a service and we keep all parts replaced or removed in case you want to see them. Simply ask the mechanic when you book your car in for service.

Hycraft Automotive care about the local community and support a range of local charities and organisations including:

So rest assured - at Hycraft Automotive your car is in safe hands. We provide a comprehensive range of car services including:

For friendly car service from a trusted independent mechanic rely on the team at Hycraft Automotive.

Log Book Service with Nationwide Warranty on Parts and Labour & Free Vehicle Inspection Report. Repco Authorised Service Centre.

Automotive Servicing and Repairs in Clontarf

About Hycraft Automotive - Car service in Clontarf

Wheel Bearings are the means by which axles and wheels are supported and able to turn freely, with minimum friction and whilst simultaneously carrying the entire weight of the vehicle and therefore a critical element of your car's drivetrain. Because wheel bearings are usually hidden, it is often a forgotten component in the vehicle, so proper maintenance and regular inspection is important.

If you are aware of any unusual noises or symptoms, be sure to alert the team at Hycraft Automotive in Clontarf so they can investigate thoroughly.

Repacking and adjustment of wheel bearings (where applicable)

Wheel bearing failure: symptoms and causes

The wheels on your vehicle need to operate in a smooth manner, regardless of surfaces and speeds. When there is damage to the wheel bearings, the drive is no longer smooth as friction will build up. This friction can then break down the wheel bearings and cause wear and tear on the axle. Hycraft Automotive can give you peace of mind by advising you what may be causing loud noises or vibration in your vehicle. It may be time to come in and see our mechanics if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:

Damaged or leaking seal on the wheel bearings

For wheel bearing replacements and routine wheel maintenance in and around Clontarf contact our team at Hycraft Automotive.

Because wheel bearings are usually hidden, it is often a forgotten component in the vehicle, so proper maintenance and regular inspection is important...

Hycraft Automotive can conduct a vehicle Inspection with your next car service and provide you with a free Vehicle Condition report. 

Mention this web page when you book your car for any service, and we will happily provide you with a fully itemised written report.

During this visual inspection (carried out by a qualified mechanic) we will check 65 important areas of your car.
The Vehicle Condition Report can alert you to any issues before they impact you or your family and before they cost you extra time and money.

The Repco Auto-Tech trained mechanics at Hycraft Automotive are fully qualified to advise you on every aspect of car service and repair, across all makes and models of vehicles.
The Repco Authorised Service 65 point Vehicle Condition Report offers you additional peace of mind.

Book a car service in Clontarf with Hycraft Automotive to ensure you are inspected and protected, because safety matters.

Ask about a 65 Point Vehicle Inspection Report with your next car service.

Your car's braking and suspension play an important part in making sure that your car stops quickly and safely. Here at Hycraft Automotive in Clontarf we take your safety very seriously. This is why we have invested in a state of the art Safe-T-Stop testing machine and we are an approved Safe-T-Stop Testing Centre.

Specialist Braking & Suspension Testing in Clontarf.

Your family's safety can be trusted with a Safe-T-Stop test. It provides an added safety inspection that goes far beyond a standard check and road test to scientifically test your braking capacity and ensure maximum stopping performance. No matter how good the mechanic involved, there is no way a simple road test could ever produce the accurate and detailed information provided by a full Safe-T-Stop test.

Safe-T-Stop test lanes measure and simulate a vehicle's brake performance in real-life conditions, exactly as it would happen in real life, including an emergency stop on the road! This technology allows us to carry out the entire inspection without even leaving the workshop.

Along with the peace of mind that comes from knowing that your car will stop straight and in the shortest possible distance in an emergency, having your braking and suspension system in peak operating condition help you save money by minimising tyre drag and tyre wear which can increase fuel costs.

A Safe-T-Stop check will give the Hycraft Automotive mechanic testing your car a detailed and accurate printed report that will enable them to advise you on any urgent repairs or critical adjustments that should be made to your braking or suspension systems.

Safe-T-Stop - Committed to Safer Motoring

Want to know more about safe braking and suspension?

Find out more about Safe-T-Stop Testing at http://www.safetstop.com.au  or visit www.repcoservice.com for more about Shock Absorbers or Brake Service

Book your safe-t-stop test online or call Hycraft Automotive today.

Car not braking the way it used to? A Safe-T-Stop test will soon have your braking back on track.

Hycraft Automotive in Clontarf can conduct a vehicle condition inspection to assess the condition of most motor vehicles and provide you with a Vehicle Condition Report.                     

Whether you are purchasing a used car, embarking on a long trip, or just trying to decide whether to keep or sell your car, our Vehicle Condition Report will help give you the information you need to make a decision*.                     

The Vehicle Condition Report covers a wide number of critical areas of the vehicle. The report can be carried out on all passenger, 4WD and light commercial vehicles. To help give you peace of mind, our Vehicle Condition Report offers you a thorough understanding of common issues that can arise.                      

An itemised condition* report performed by qualified  technicians

Testing is completely independent of car dealers

*Important. There are certain items that cannot be checked without complete dismantling of components which are not covered in this report.                             Please call Hycraft Automotive if you have a specific concern you’d like addressed.                         

The Vehicle Condition Inspection goes deeper than a roadworthy inspection.

150 Point Vehicle Inspection Report in Clontarf

Vehicle Condition Report

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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. If you need to contact us over the break you will be able to do so via our email at info@hycraftautomotive.com.au or book on line via our website. 

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

We advise that we will be closed Thursday the 25th of April for ANZAC Day and the following Friday the 26th of April, reopening Monday the 29th of April.

We advise that we will be closed Monday the 1st of May for Labour Day reopening Tuesday the 2nd of May.

Please note our workshop will be open Public holiday Wednesday 16th of August, but closed Monday the 14th of August. Apologies for the inconvenience..

We wish to advise that we will be closed for the public holiday on the 2nd of October. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Hycraft Automotive take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times.
Conveniently located in Clontarf, 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.
Hycraft Automotive 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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