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Brighton Tyre & Auto Centre take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. 

Conveniently located in Brighton, 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. 

Brighton Tyre & Auto Centre 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.

Filter Replacement Your vehicle has a number of different filters and each one works in a different system in your car. Quite simply- a filter traps particles which should not be present in, or could do damage to, the system which it filters. Therefore all filters have a lifespan - once they get congested with the particles they are filtering - replacement is a must. Not replacing filters in your car when they need to be changed can lead to expensive breakdowns in some very important parts of your vehicle. Types of Filters in your vehicle include: Oil Filter: Cleans the oil and allows it to flow through the engine better
Air Filter: Traps dirt particles which could damage cylinders, walls and pistons
Cabin Air Filter: Keeps pollen, dust and bacteria out of the ventilation system
Fuel Filter: Filters harmful contaminants which could do damage to carburettors or fuel injectors At Brighton Tyre & Auto Centre we provide a full 65 point vehicle inspection report upon request with every full car service. This includes a check of your cars filters to help avoid expensive breakdowns in the future. 

Your vehicle has a number of different filters and each one works in a different system in your car. Quite simply- a filter traps particles which should not be present in, or could do damage to, the system which it filters...

Automotive Filters

Brighton Tyre & Auto Centre is open for our normal working hours, ready to provide you with the expert car service you've come to expect. However, we'd like to reassure you that as a local, family business we are doing all we can to protect our customers, staff and suppliers in this unprecedented situation. We've made a number of adjustments to our business operations, based on the advice of the Australian Government and Health Authorities, so we can continue to provide you excellent customer service in the safest possible manner. While we've always maintained strong hygiene procedures, we've now increased the routine cleaning of surfaces across our reception area and workshop, and our technicians continue to use best hygiene practices, including the use of gloves and protective seat covers, with additional sanitisation of relevant surfaces undertaken before vehicle handover to owners. Plus, our team are committed to following best practice for health, hygiene, and personal distancing. In addition to these measures, we are further committed to providing options to our customers, including: Pick up and drop off services where possible Remote payment service via phone or online banking We'll meet you at your car in our carpark if you choose not to enter our reception area We are committed to do what it takes to ensure we can continue to provide you with the expert service you have come to expect in the safest possible way as well as ensuring the safety and livelihoods of our valuable team.
Thank you so much for your continued support and understanding as we navigate through this tough time for our customers, our business, and our team.
Rest assured we'll continue to monitor this situation closely and update our business practices as required to ensure that your family and ours is kept safe
We look forward to seeing you and your car soon.

We've made a number of adjustments to our business operations, based on the advice of the Australian Government and Health Authorities, so we can continue to provide you excellent customer service in the safest possible manner.

Your safety and wellbeing is our top priority!

Worn shock absorbers? Don't risk it. Shock absorbers are quite possibly the most misunderstood part of any vehicle's essential systems - most people don't even realise they're designed to keep your tyres firmly on the road where they belong! What are shock absorbers? Your steering, stability, handling, ride comfort and brakes all count on your shock absorbers to function. Shocks and struts are key components of the suspension system. Replacing worn or inadequate shocks and struts and thoroughly inspecting the entire suspension system will help maintain good vehicle safety and control. How do I know if my shocks are worn? If your shocks display worrying symptoms, you shouldn't delay - came and see the team at Brighton Tyre & Auto Centre in Brighton for a road test by our qualified technicians. There are noticeable signs of excessive shock absorber wear and tear you can keep an eye out for. Trouble stopping Worn shock absorbers can add as much as 20% to your stopping distance. That's the sort of fault that can be fatal and requires immediate attention. Nose-diving and swerving If the bonnet of your car dips when you brake or slow down, or your vehicle swerves under brakes, you may have a shock absorber problem. Bad vibes Uncomfortable steering wheel vibration could be shock absorbers. Side slide If your car veers in side winds, particularly when the wind isn't so strong, you could have shock absorber problems. Shake, rattle & roll Notice that your car 'rock and rolls' over bumps, railway tracks or uneven surfaces? Not hugging the bends? Time to visit Brighton Tyre & Auto Centre for a checkup! Uneven tyre wear If your tyres are wearing unevenly, particularly if there are bald patches, odds are it's your shock absorbers. Monroe Safety Specialist Brighton Tyre & Auto Centre are proud members of the Monroe Safety Specialist Program and embrace the philosophy of 'technology driven safety'. You can rest assured that Brighton Tyre & Auto Centre is trained to ensure the product that best suits your vehicle, driving style and needs is always correctly specified and fitted.

Dangers of worn shock absorbers

Brake fluid transfers the pressure you put on the brake pedal through to the actual brakes.
Without the brake fluid your brakes quite simply would not work. As everyone knows - not having brakes is a huge problem! In fact even slightly affected brakes are very dangerous.
 Why is brake fluid replacement necessary? Brake fluid absorbs moisture very easily. Brake fluids are also subject to very high temperatures and so they are designed to have a high boiling point to stop them from boiling and evaporating- when brake fluid has accumulated too much moisture- this lowers its boiling point and it can boil off more easily causing low levels. Low levels of brake fluid affect your braking performance and could mean your car will fail to stop.
Brake Fluid that has absorbed too much moisture will also shorten the life of your braking system including damaging the callipers, wheel cylinders and anti-lock braking systems. How often should I replace my brake fluid? Your manufacturer's log book will advise how regularly your brake fluid should be changed or flushed, we recommend a drain and replacement every two years however it is wise to have it regularly checked by an expert at every service to make sure the levels are not reducing too fast (a sign of a leak) or that the moisture levels have not reached a point that could be damaging your system. Do you check the brake fluids during a car service? At Brighton Tyre & Auto Centre we offer a full 65 Point Vehicle Inspection report, upon request, with every full car service which includes a written review of your brake fluid, master cylinder, front and back discs and pads, callipers and cylinders and more. This inspection helps to identify any issues in your vehicle which should be addressed and our mechanics will certainly advise you if they feel your vehicle might need a brake fluid replacement, or an out of schedule brake system service or repairs.

Without the brake fluid your brakes quite simply would not work.

Brake fluid - what is it and why do I need it? 

Trust, experience & knowledge... You can rely on your local Repco Authorised Service centre. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, we 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, 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.

Our expertise & knowledge

Motor Oil is the most important fluid in your car after fuel. Your car's oil filter will clean your oil between four or five times every minute removing the solid particles of dirt, carbon and metal particles which, if left behind in the oil, can damage bearings and cylinder wall surfaces, increase engine wear and shorten the engine life. Oil filters should be replaced regularly for the benefit of your vehicles' engine life and to maintain the best performance. Manufacturer's recommendations on when oil filters need changing vary, and your vehicle should have the oil filter changed as per the log book schedule at the very least, but in reality, it depends upon a number of factors like driving conditions, age of the filter, engine age and mileage. One thing is for certain: it needs to be done regularly to protect your engine and oil. Oil filter replacement is one of those things that, if done regularly and on time, will save you money on the costly repairs you could require if you don't get it done. At Brighton Tyre & Auto Centre we recommend an oil change and filter check during every full car service. We can perform log book service and more on a wide range of makes and models right here in Brighton - call us today and tell us about your car and your last service, and we can give you a quote today.

Motor Oil is the most important fluid in your car after fuel.

Cars are our passion.

Automotive Filters

Your safety and wellbeing is our top priority!

Dangers of worn shock absorbers

Brake fluid - what is it and why do I need it?

Our expertise & knowledge

Oil filters