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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. For all towing, breakdowns and roadside assistance please phone RACQ on 131111

Howard Motor Repairs take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. 

Conveniently located in Howard , 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. 

Howard Motor Repairs have a wealth of experience in servicing all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. And offers RACQ Breakdown and Towing Services. 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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Welcome to another tale (case study) from Howard Motor Repairs in Howard, where we blend skill, a touch of humor, and a dash of detective work to get you back on the road. This week, we had quite the intriguing puzzle: a 2015 Ford Ranger with a knack for misbehaving. The Ranger had racked up 175,000 kilometers and was beginning to show its age in an unexpected way. Picture this: you're cruising down the highway, enjoying your drive, when suddenly, your steering decides it's time for a break. A few lights start dancing on the dashboard, and you're left wondering, What's gone wrong now? The Ranger's owner promptly brought it to us, and we got to work like detectives on a mystery case. The first clue was a warning light on the dashboard. After scanning for codes, we found a steering angle sensor fault, which pointed us toward the clock spring. But hold on, the plot thickens! Ford informed us that the clock spring part was as elusive as a unicorn—nowhere to be found worldwide. Determined to solve this case, we spent the afternoon examining the clock spring, but something just didn’t add up. Our past experience whispered a hint: Check the steering rack. We recalled a similar case where the steering rack had failed. With a sense of déjà vu, we dove into the heart of the problem, disassembling the rack to unveil the truth. And there it was, the smoking gun—the belt to the electric motor had failed. This sneaky culprit explained the whole drama with the steering. We placed an order for a new belt, confident that this would breathe life back into the steering at a fraction of the cost. Ford would have you replace the whole rack for over $3500, not including fitting! But not at Howard Motor Repairs. We prefer solutions that don't break the bank. This isn’t just a one-off; we're starting to see this type of failure more often. So, as a friendly piece of advice to all you Ford Ranger owners out there, it might be worth considering a proactive replacement of the steering belt every 10 years or 150,000 kilometers. At Howard Motor Repairs in Howard, we pride ourselves on solving the toughest auto mysteries with ingenuity, expertise, and a truck load of experience. If your vehicle's got an issue, bring it in—there's nothing we love more than a good challenge!

Discover how Howard Motor Repairs in Howard tackled a Ford Ranger's power steering problem with a cost-effective solution, avoiding a pricey rack replacement.

The Mysterious Case of the Vanishing Power Steering: A Ford Ranger Adventure

As your local Mechanic in Howard and operating since 2003, Howard Motor Repairs a second generation family owned business, take great pride in offering our clients the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs.  Conveniently located in Howard, Howard Motor Repairs specialise in car servicing for all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles and can assist customers in the Fraser Coast Region including the townships of Torbanlea, Burrum Heads, Toogoom, Pacific Haven and Burrum Town. Log Book Servicing 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.  Safety Certificates Howard Motor Repairs in the Fraser Coast Region, is now an Approved Inspection Station (AIS). We can inspect and certify cars, motorcycles, vans, trailers (including caravans). Should defects be found Howard Motor Repairs can, in most cases, be able to repair them for you within the 14 days inspection period. Comprehensive Diagnostics for All Car Models Our advanced diagnostic tools are designed to precisely identify a wide range of common car problems, ensuring timely maintenance and repairs. They can detect engine issues like misfires and sensor failures, transmission problems such as shifting issues and fluid leaks, and electrical system failures including battery and alternator performance. Brake system diagnostics help identify faults in brake pads, ABS sensors, and hydraulic systems, while emission control diagnostics ensure compliance with environmental standards by pinpointing issues in the exhaust system, catalytic converter, and oxygen sensors. Additionally, our tools diagnose AC system inefficiencies for optimal air conditioning and heating, as well as SRS airbag faults to ensure safety. Overall, these tools help maintain your vehicle’s performance, safety, and regulatory compliance. Air Conditioning  Howard Motor Repairs offer Car Air Conditioning Service (ARC license #AU39342) and are qualified to deal with all your Vehicle Air Conditioning Regas, Inspection, Repair and Servicing requirements Batteries - Sales and Service We have over 50 different types and sizes of the most popular range of batteries in stock in our workshop. We also offer testing, charging and replacement services. If we don't have your battery in stock we can order it and install next day *subject to availability. Motorhomes, Caravans & Trailers service Howard Motor Repairs can service your motorhome, caravan or trailer up to 6 Tonne, right here in Howard in our fully equipped workshop. So Wherever you roam with your motorhome, campervan, caravan or trailer, remember, being backed by the Repco Nationwide Warranty means our work is covered at over 500 workshops Australia wide.  On Car Brake Lathe Machining Service To save you time and money we provide 'On Car' Brake Machining so that your brake system is not required to be dismantled and reassembled. Ensuring that the rotor stays in alignment for improved performance. Ask our friendly team about this service. RACQ Approved Repairer & Roadside Assistance Contractor We can assist with minor issues like flat tyres, flat batteries, fuel top ups to get you back on the road quickly but for more serious mechanical issues we can arrange for your vehicle to be towed to our workshop for comprehensive diagnosis and repairs. Automotive Services  We provide a variety of car services including:  150 Point Check  4WD service  Air Conditioning  Air Filtration Services  Auto Electrical  Battery Check & Replacement  Belts & Hoses  Brake & Clutch  Caravan & Trailers  Carbon Clean  Car Heating  Clutch Service  Cooling System Service  CV Joints & Boots  Diesel Repairs  Drivetrain Services  Diagnostic & Tune  EFI  European Car Service  Exhaust Fitting & Service  Power Steering  Pre-Purchase Inspections  Roadside Assistance  Safety Certificates / Roadworthy Inspections RWC  Shock Absorber service  Steering  Suspension  Towing Service  Tyre Fitting & Repairs  Wheel Alignment  Wheel Balancing  Wheel Bearings  Windscreens & Glass Customer services Our automotive workshop in Howard is conveniently located just off the Bruce Highway in the centre of town with easy walking access to local shops, cafe's pubs etc however if you prefer we offer a comfortable waiting lounge for our customers.  We offer Loan Cars for our customers use while their cars are in our workshop. Or we can arrange a customer drop off and pick up service within the town. Please advise at the time of booking. Should you need to drop off your car outside of our business trading hours we offer an Early Drop off service - Please speak to our friendly staff to arrange. There is also plenty of parking available in our carpark at the front of our workshop. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, we 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. RACQ Approved Repairer & Roadside Assistance Contractor Howard Motor Repairs can provide a roadside assistance if you find yourself broken-down on the side of the road. We can assist with minor issues like flat tyres, flat batteries, fuel top ups to get you back on the road quickly but for more serious mechanical issues we can arrange for your vehicle to be towed to our workshop for comprehensive diagnosis and repairs. Our Industry Affiliations include:
AAAA
 IAME
 MTAQ
 RACQ
 VACC So, wherever you go, you can rely on the experience and knowledge of Howard Motor Repairs and Repco Authorised Service. For friendly service from a trusted independent, you can rely on the team at Howard Motor Repairs, call us today to book in for a service or repair.

As your local Mechanic in Howard, Howard Motor Repairs take great pride in offering our clients the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs.

Car Service in Howard

Keep your cool, without global warming. A proactive car air conditioning approach to protecting our environment.  As Australia begins phasing down HFC use (from January 2018), many new vehicle manufacturers may be switching to new air conditioning systems using the more environmentally friendly refrigerant R-1234yf, instead of R-134a. The benefits of using R-1234yf "Twelve Thirty Four", as R-1234yf is sometimes known, is an HFO type refrigerant delivering high performance, resulting in a more efficient air-conditioning system, fewer emissions and reduced fuel consumption. Hydrofluoroolefins (HFO's) have a double carbon bond meaning they trap less heat in the atmosphere than Hydrofluorocarbons (HFC's) and break down faster. Importantly, R-1234yf systems are specifically engineered to prevent refrigerant leakage and loss, including into the interior of the vehicle. The leakage of refrigerants contributes considerably to greenhouse gases. Why the switch? Older type refrigerants accumulate in the upper atmosphere as greenhouse gases and contribute significantly to Global Warming for a considerable time. In the mid-'90s, the old R-12 (or Freon), which takes a long time to break down into a non-greenhouse gas, was replaced with R134a, which breaks down much quicker. R-1234yf takes that improvement to the next level, breaking down in less than half the time of R-134a (and a fraction of the time R-12 can take). R-134a will remain in use for some time and a licensed mechanic can still service R-134a air con systems, but new vehicles will likely use the new systems with R-1234yf. Some already are. Irrespective of what type of refrigerant your car air conditioner uses, a car service workshop undertaking air conditioner service must have the right knowledge and equipment to handle these gases responsibly. You should always take your car to a mechanic with the skills and specialist equipment to undertake air conditioning service safely and correctly.

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Trust, experience & knowledge ... You can rely on your Local and Independent Repco Authorised Service centre, Howard Motor Repairs to service and repair your vehicle. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, Howard Motor Repairs use quality parts and lubricants and employ state of the art diagnostic equipment and repair methods. What’s more, our fully qualified technicians have access to the latest service information, bulletins and training through the Australia wide Repco Auto Tech program. We provide a full range of automotive services right here in Howard and surrounding areas, all backed by our Repco Authorised Service Nationwide Warranty and fully supported at over 500 Service Centres right across Australia. So rest assured - your car is in safe hands.

As a Repco Authorised Service centre, we use quality parts and lubricants and employ state of the art diagnostic equipment and repair methods.

Howard Motor Repairs - Our expertise & knowledge

Modern radiator coolants not only protect your car from overheating, or the fluid from freezing, they also protect the radiator system from corrosion. Howard Motor Repairs in Howard are very knowledgeable and experienced in looking after these systems.  It is recommended that you exchange your radiator coolant fluid every two years or 40,000 km's whichever comes first. However the size of the engine, the climate in your area, the age of your current coolant, and the total miles that have been driven can all affect the need to replace the coolant in your radiator. Knowing when to replenish your radiator fluid isn't always easy - obviously, when it has gone a dirty brown colour it's a sign it probably needs to be flushed and replaced - however even fresh-looking coolant could have lost its corrosion protection properties and without measuring its reserve alkalinity there's no signal that it is no longer protecting your vehicle components, and it could even be doing more damage than good. Maintaining good coolant means your radiator system will be much better protected from corrosion and will have a longer life span, it will help prevent you from having to replace expensive engine components. At Howard Motor Repairs in Howard at your request, we will perform a full 65 Point Vehicle Inspection report for free as part of any minor, major or log book service. Part of this inspection includes checking the level and condition of coolant in your system and the written report will advise you if we feel a radiator flush, fluid replacement or any repairs are required to maintain the performance of your vehicle.

Even if it looks clean, your coolant still might need replacing!

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