Do you feel every bump in the road? Does your car struggle to grip the road properly? Your shock absorbers be worn! Don’t take the risk—bring your vehicle to Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4 in Echuca for an expert assessment.

Shock absorbers are one of the most misunderstood yet critical components of your vehicle. Many drivers don’t realise their primary job is to keep your tyres in firm contact with the road, ensuring both safety and performance.

Shock absorbers, along with struts, are vital parts of your car’s suspension system. They directly affect your vehicle's steering, stability, handling, braking and ride comfort. Replacing worn or faulty shocks and struts, as well as inspecting the overall suspension system, helps maintain control, safety, and a smoother driving experience.  

A lesser-known fact is that shock absorbers also play a key role in reducing wear on other vehicle components, such as tyres, by minimising the vibration and stress that uneven roads place on the car.

If you notice concerning signs of shock absorber wear, don’t wait. Visit the team at Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4 in Echuca. Our qualified technicians can conduct a road test and provide professional advice. Below are some of the warning signs to watch for:  

Trouble stopping  Worn shock absorbers can increase your stopping distance by up to 20%, which could be life-threatening. Addressing this issue immediately is crucial.  

Nose-diving and swerving  Does the front of your car dip down when braking, or does the vehicle swerve when you slow down? These are classic signs of shock absorber problems.  

Steering wheel vibrations   If your steering wheel vibrates excessively, even on relatively smooth roads, it could point to faulty shock absorbers.

Drifting in side winds  If your car veers or drifts in mild side winds, it’s a strong indicator that your shock absorbers may not be functioning correctly. 

Excessive bouncing and rolling  Is your car bouncing excessively over bumps, railway tracks, or uneven surfaces? Or does it feel unsteady around corners? It might be time for a suspension check-up at Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4.  

Uneven tyre wear   Uneven or patchy tyre wear, especially bald spots, is often a sign of worn shock absorbers. This issue can reduce your tyres’ lifespan and compromise road safety.  

At Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4, we’re proud members of the Monroe Safety Specialist Program. This means our team is fully trained and committed to providing you with the right shock absorber solution tailored to your vehicle, driving habits, and individual needs. You can trust that any product we recommend will be fitted correctly and deliver optimal performance.  

Book an inspection with Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4 in Echuca today, and let us help you keep your car safe, comfortable, and road-ready.

Ensure safety and comfort on the road. Visit Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4 in Echuca for expert shock absorber inspections, repairs, and tailored solutions. Book your assessment today!

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Offering a One-Stop Car Service Workshop for all mechanical needs. All Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4 technicians work to be the best in the industry for Echuca and surrounding areas.

Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4 offers a wide range of motor vehicle mechanical services and repairs from their new 'state of the art' automotive repair centre located at 1 Northern Highway.

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Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4 provides our customers with award winning service. We have expanded our service offering with a paint panel and detailing division and offer panel beating, spray painting including painting trucks and other large vehicles.

We provide Ironman 4X4, Pedders Suspension, Ohlins  Suspension  and TCS Boxes (supply & install). 

Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4 is proud to support multiple charities and local groups within the community.  These include Fundraiser for Country HOPE, Movember, Starlight Foundation, The Postie Bike Adventure which raises money for the Echuca Regional Health new Cancer and Wellness Centre.

Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4 take great pride in providing a high level of customer service and quality workmanship. The business takes part in local community sponsorship and has been recognised by other automotive technicians for its excellence. If you have any questions regarding your car, caravan or trailer, don't hesitate to ask us. We will do our best to assist you.

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. 

Described as a labor of love, Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4 is a first class workshop that is a credit to the vision of the owner. Matt realised that consumer trends and expectations were changing and so the workshop needed to change too. Building a first class workshop facility to rival any dealership in town, Echuca Service Centre sees Repco Authorised Car Service as the perfect program to bring a professional image to their professional operation.

Looking for a RMS Pink or Blue slip? Looking for an eSafety check? Need a Certificate of Roadworthiness to renew your car registration? Then come to us for your rego inspection needs for NSW or VIC Certificates. We are a Licenced Vehicle Tester.

Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4 care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation to reliably and responsibly conduct automotive air conditioning service (AU20480). ARC Approved Car Air Conditioning Servicing reduces Fuel Costs and protects your health.

Car detailing and window tinting are services offered by the Paint Panel and Detailing Division of our Echuca Automotive service workshop.

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The Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4 workshop is fitted with twelve hoists and a large spare parts department. With such a broad range of assistance available, Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4 truly is a one stop service centre.

Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4 IRONMAN Exclusive Distributor

Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4 are the area's exclusive distributor of IRONMAN 4X4 products. 

On road or off the beaten track, Australia's first choice for 4×4 Suspension and Accessories is Ironman 4×4. Whether you use your 4×4 as a family vehicle or as an off road explorer, Ironman 4×4 has the products that will deliver the comfort and safety you demand. Ironman 4×4 products have been developed in the harshest proving ground in the world, Australia. For over 50 years customers in more than 120 countries have put their trust in Ironman 4×4 because Ironman 4×4 delivers quality and value for money.

The team at Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4 strive to ensure they have the latest technology, information and training at hand and technician staff have undertaken international travel to hone their skills.

Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4 has been recognised by other automotive technicians for their excellence. This recognition has caused the business to become a training ground for other Repco and Pedders service centres and training is conducted on site.

Award winning local Automotive Technicians lead the way

In April 2024, Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4 was recognised and awarded the Australian Small Business Champion in Automotive 2024

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AIA finalist 2024
VACC Automotive Award 2019
Campaspe/Murray Small Business Award 2019

Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4 thank all our customers and team in celebration of 25 years of car service in Echuca.

"It really is a first class workshop, and a credit to Matt," says Victorian Business Manager for Repco, Mr Duncan Boyle, praising Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4 as a testament to the hard work and persistence of the proprietors. "They are committed to quality workmanship and exemplify the Repco Authorised Service motto of Trust, Experience and Knowledge".

Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4 is very proud to announce we have won the 2019 VACC Industry Awards in the following category:

Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4 takes home the Gold...  

"Best Light Mechanical - Large Business, Regional"

We are extremely honoured to receive this prestigious award and we would like to take this opportunity to thank our team members for their ongoing hard work and commitment to the business.  

Special mention and a big thank you to our customers - without you this award would not be possible!

We are extremely proud to receive the Gold award for the “Excellence in Manufacturing & Trade” category at the annual Campaspe Murray Business Awards 2019. To be recognised by the local community for the professional services we provide within the Automotive Industry is a tremendous testament to our staff and the business as a whole. Many thanks must go to the other category finalists, event sponsors and an especially big heartfelt thank-you to our customers, new and old.

It’s another GOLD for Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4!

Book in with the professionals at Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4 today!

Whether you're a hardcore 4X4 enthusiast or you enjoy the comfort and safety of daily SUV driving, the specialist technicians at Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4 are here to provide everything you need to maintain, accessorise and service your 4WD, 4X4 or AWD Vehicle and European Cars.

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Come see the team at Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4 for all your 4x4 automotive needs! We are an Exclusive Dealership for IRONMAN 4X4 so we have you covered!

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We have a collection of bull bars and light solutions.

We have a wide range of roof racks for all your needs!

We can install Ironman 4x4 twin drawer systems and fridge slides suitable to fit your 4x4!

MSA twin drawer system with infill panels fitted to a 200 series landcruiser topped off with a MSA drop down fridge slide and fridge barrier.

We can install rear assist air bags designed to increase your 4WD's load carrying capabilities by helping assist the rear springs under load.

We are pros at fitting and installing suspension kits. The range of Ironman 4x4 shock absorbers are designed to cover all terrains and possess the correct amount of damping resistance to provide a safe and comfortable ride.

Come see our show room for all your 4X4 and Camping needs!

From roof racks to suspension, we've got you covered. As 4x4 specialists, you know your 4x4 is in good hands.

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It is not required to possess an actual log book to get a Log Book Service, we simply just have to abide by the manufacturer's instructions. However, we can certainly provide you with one to assist in tracking your car's service history, which can be very helpful in the future when you plan to sell your vehicle.

Maintaining your Log Book ensures that your vehicle is kept in the best and most secure state, while still maintaining your new car's warranty. 

For outstanding Log Book Service in Echuca trust the experts at Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4. We can perform fully qualified log book servicing on a wide range of makes and models including: Holden, Ford, Mazda, Toyota, Nissan, BMW, Audi, Hyundai, Honda, Kia - and many more.

Many people believe they must go back to a car dealership for New Car Log Book servicing in order to maintain the warranty. Actually, the ACCC have consistently confirmed that under Australian Law, you are free to have your car service carried out by a mechanic or service centre of your choice provided they are qualified to do so. See our video to learn more. 

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As time passes, parts of your car start to break down and if left unchecked, can break or malfunction. It is much better to change the affected parts before they cause damage, so you won't be stranded on the side of the road or, even worse, have an accident or completely destroy your engine. 

Whether it involves checking the serpentine belts, replacing the brake pads, inspecting the shock absorbers or simply topping up the brake or transmission fluid, the actual tasks carried out in each individual log book service are carefully designed to be carried out at specific intervals and keep your car running at optimal performance. Staying on top of log book services also ensures that your vehicle's warranty will be upheld. The expert team at Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4 are fully qualified to conduct your vehicle's next Log Book Service, so contact us today and book a log book service. 

It's much wiser to take preventative measures before it is too late, as the old saying goes, "a stitch in time saves nine". Call us today to book in an inspection or service on 03 5480 7150.

Log book servicing ensures that your vehicle's warranty will be upheld. The expert team at Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4 are fully qualified to conduct your vehicle's next Log Book Service...

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While there are a lot of websites giving advice on how to flush a radiator yourself - it's not something we would advise you to do.

Vehicles today are much more complex, and mistakes like incomplete flushing or changing the coolant without flushing can actually cause deposits to move around more, leading to blockages in your thermostat or radiator.

It's advisable to have your system inspected regularly by a qualified mechanic, and properly flushed when required. This should be followed by a refill with the right type of coolant for your vehicle and a careful purge of any air pockets. The entire system should then be professionally checked over again to ensure it's in full working order, without any signs of leaks, to help prevent breakdowns in the future.

Radiator coolant is toxic and needs to be handled very carefully. It smells sweet, which can be appealing to your kids and pets, so proper storage is very important. Having an expert take care of this job means not handling or having dangerous chemicals around your house. Dangerous coolant also needs to be disposed of correctly; professional workshops can have the coolant recycled or properly disposed of to save the environment.

Overheating cars aren't just caused by hot weather. Your engine gives off a lot of extreme heat, and it's the radiator, along with the rest of the cooling system, that keeps your car, and you, from being damaged by all that heat. Coolant fluid in the system also prevents liquids from freezing and protects the system from rust as well.

Our fully trained team of experts can flush your cooling system using a cleansing solution to remove build-up. Once the cooling system is clean, the cleaner is drained, and fresh new coolant is added.

Your log book will recommend intervals for when to service your cooling system. It is generally recommended that you flush your radiator coolant every two years or 40,000 km, whichever comes first. However, your engine type and size, local seasons, the quality of your current coolant, and the total distance driven can all affect the need to replace the coolant in your radiator.

Over time, rust and scale deposits accumulate, and the whole system becomes blocked, becoming less effective at cooling and protecting your car. This build-up of rust and debris can damage important parts of your cooling system, including your water pump, radiator, hoses, and thermostat, reducing the lifespan of those parts and leading to expensive repairs or replacements in the future.

At Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4, situated in a farming community in Echuca, we frequently encounter radiators needing cleaning due to debris buildup between the AC condenser and radiator. Once cleaned, it is an ideal time to inspect the cooling system. We advise our customers of the findings, and upon approval, carry out necessary repairs and replacement of fluids or parts.

At Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4, we offer a full 65 Point 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 inform you if we feel a radiator flush, coolant replacement, or any repairs are advised to maintain the safety and performance of your vehicle.

Keep your vehicle cool and efficient. Discover professional radiator flushing and inspection services in Echuca at Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4.

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Your car's suspension and steering are critical for stability, good handling and ultimately safety whilst on the road.  That's why a regular suspension and steering service that includes inspection of the overall suspension and steering system, will protect the longevity of your tyres and the efficiency of your vehicle.

At Echuca Service Centre & Echuca 4x4, we have highly trained mechanics that are familiar with all types of steering and suspension systems. We are able to inspect, diagnose and discuss possible maintenance and/or repairs that are required for your car. 

A regular suspension and steering service that includes inspection of the overall suspension and steering system, will protect the longevity of your tyres and the efficiency of your vehicle.

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Offering a one-stop car service workshop for all mechanical needs, Echuca Service Centre and Echuca 4x4 technicians work to be the best in the industry in Echuca and surrounding suburbs.

The Echuca workshop provides top level car servicing for all makes and models. We have introduced a paint panel and retailing division and perform panel beating, spray painting and also restore cars. The Echuca car service is fitted with seven hoists and a large spare parts department. With such a broad range of assistance available, Echuca Service Centre and Echuca 4x4 truly is a one stop service centre. 

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