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    Why Do Mechanics Ask So Many Weird Questions?
    Lachlan Palmer
    • Jun 24
    • 2 min

    Why Do Mechanics Ask So Many Weird Questions?

    Diagnosis is a topic that we’ve covered just a few times before and it's one of the main jobs our Kashy mechanics are called out for....
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    Why Do Mechanics Replace The Water-Pump If I Ask For A Timing Belt
    Lachlan Palmer
    • Jun 20
    • 2 min

    Why Do Mechanics Replace The Water-Pump If I Ask For A Timing Belt

    We've all had these discussions before. The car goes into a mechanic for a single part (say a timing belt) and when the invoice comes out...
    171 views
    What Does It Take To Keep A Classic Car On The Road? A Buyers Guide
    Lachlan Palmer
    • Jun 4
    • 2 min

    What Does It Take To Keep A Classic Car On The Road? A Buyers Guide

    As mechanics, classic cars are one of our favourite things to see on the road . Everything from 1950-60's American cars, to 1980-90's JDM...
    55 views
    Are DPF's and EGR's Good?
    Lachlan Palmer
    • May 21
    • 3 min

    Are DPF's and EGR's Good?

    Modern diesels are a wonderous engine. Tonnes of torque available almost as soon as you put your foot down, incredible fuel economy and...
    319 views
    Is Logbook Servicing Actually Necessary/ What Is Fill For Life?
    Lachlan Palmer
    • May 10
    • 2 min

    Is Logbook Servicing Actually Necessary/ What Is Fill For Life?

    Logbook services are one of the most requested jobs for our Kashy mechanics. Not a day goes by that we don't receive a few requests for a...
    333 views
    Why Are Spark Plugs Important?
    Lachlan Palmer
    • Apr 15
    • 2 min

    Why Are Spark Plugs Important?

    Spark plugs are (in our opinion) one of the coolest little inventions in the history of cars. An electronic device that provides a...
    84 views
    What Is The Takata Airbag Recall And Why Does It Scare Us?
    Lachlan Palmer
    • Mar 25
    • 3 min

    What Is The Takata Airbag Recall And Why Does It Scare Us?

    By this stage, the Takata airbag recall should be old news to everyone. Being one of the biggest and most expensive recalls in history at...
    143 views
    How To Keep Your Battery Healthy
    Lachlan Palmer
    • Mar 17
    • 2 min

    How To Keep Your Battery Healthy

    Car batteries are one of those few things that we don’t often think about that make a huge difference to our lives every day. In fact,...
    31 views
    How Can I Protect My Car From Rust
    Lachlan Palmer
    • Feb 23
    • 2 min

    How Can I Protect My Car From Rust

    Rust is a bit like the boogie man of the automotive world. It's also one of the few universally understood issues. No matter who you talk...
    257 views
    Why Does Diagnosis Matter (And Why You Can't "Just Scan" A Car)
    Lachlan Palmer
    • Feb 18
    • 2 min

    Why Does Diagnosis Matter (And Why You Can't "Just Scan" A Car)

    Diagnosis is one of the few things that (in our opinion) separates mechanics from technicians. While it might be a subtle difference, for...
    206 views
    What Are The Most Reliable Cars?
    Lachlan Palmer
    • Feb 14
    • 2 min

    What Are The Most Reliable Cars?

    While it might be a clash of personalities or an argument based on opinion, there's nothing car enthusiasts and mechanics love to fight...
    233 views
    Should You Be Allowed To Work On Your Own Car?
    Lachlan Palmer
    • Jan 28
    • 2 min

    Should You Be Allowed To Work On Your Own Car?

    Look, we get it. Working on your own car can be a really interesting way to spend a weekend, get down and dirty, learn a new skill or...
    240 views
    Why Don't New Car's Last "Like They Used To"
    Lachlan Palmer
    • Jan 21
    • 2 min

    Why Don't New Car's Last "Like They Used To"

    “They don’t make them like they used to” is one of those statements almost all of us have heard (and disregarded) at some stage in our...
    524 views
    Why Won't Mechanics Fit Parts I Buy?
    Lachlan Palmer
    • Jan 13
    • 2 min

    Why Won't Mechanics Fit Parts I Buy?

    We understand why taking your car to a mechanic might seem like a bit of a rip off. It’s essentially a very expensive service industry...
    240 views
    Why Is Dealership Servicing So Expensive?
    Lachlan Palmer
    • Jan 6
    • 2 min

    Why Is Dealership Servicing So Expensive?

    It's a fairly reasonable assumption that most dealership service centres are a 'bit of a rip off' and, to be fair, there's a lot that...
    256 views
    What Is Mechanical Sympathy And Why Should Every New Driver Learn About It?
    Lachlan Palmer
    • Dec 16, 2021
    • 2 min

    What Is Mechanical Sympathy And Why Should Every New Driver Learn About It?

    Mechanical sympathy is one of those phrases that sounds like a really bad oxymoron; like saying soft concrete or heavy feathers. However,...
    443 views
    How Bad Are Workshops for The Environment?
    Bob Majetic
    • Nov 10, 2021
    • 3 min

    How Bad Are Workshops for The Environment?

    It’s not hard to imagine the damage cars can have on the environment, from the greenhouse gas emissions to the constant demand for fossil...
    21 views
    Why You Should Replace Your Floor-Mats Right Now (Recall)
    Lachlan Palmer
    • Oct 28, 2021
    • 2 min

    Why You Should Replace Your Floor-Mats Right Now (Recall)

    Floor mats. Great tools for keeping dust and grime out of the carpet in a car and for preventing wear. These little bits of carpet...
    581 views
    Why Are My Brakes Squealing?
    Lachlan Palmer
    • Oct 15, 2021
    • 3 min

    Why Are My Brakes Squealing?

    If you’ve ever experienced a bad brake squeal on your car, you know it’s one of the most awful sounds known to mankind. But what causes...
    366 views
    How Can I Keep My Car Cool In Summer? (Overheating)
    Lachlan Palmer
    • Oct 7, 2021
    • 3 min

    How Can I Keep My Car Cool In Summer? (Overheating)

    As you might have realised, Australia is a very hot country to live in. Though you might not know it, if you’re feeling a little hot your...
    58 views
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