Servicing

Mar 25
3 min

How To Find A Female Friendly Mechanic (In Brisbane)

If you’re anything like many of the vehicle owners we help at Kashy, there’s a fair chance you’ve had at least one poor experience with a...

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Lachlan Palmer

Mar 10
3 min

Why Are Timing Belts So Expensive?

Timing belt replacements are one of the few times as a car owner you’ll likely feel like you’re truly being ripped off. So, is that the...

114 views

Lachlan Palmer

Feb 12
2 min

What Does Coolant Do?

In the world of keeping your car running smoothly, coolant is right up there in importance beside engine oil but is hardly ever...

45 views

Is It Better To Replace Or Machine Brake Rotors

Lachlan Palmer

Jan 8
3 min

Is It Better To Replace Or Machine Brake Rotors

Replacing the brake pads on your car is likely going to be one of the more expensive maintenance items you’ll experience in owning your...

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Lachlan Palmer

Dec 29, 2020
2 min

Why Does My A/C Smell So Bad?

There is near on nothing worse than having a bad smell from your A/C in the middle of summer. Having to put your windows down to blow 40+...

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Our 7 Great Road-Trip Tips (Surviving The Holiday Crazy's)

Lachlan Palmer

Dec 15, 2020
3 min

Our 7 Great Road-Trip Tips (Surviving The Holiday Crazy's)

The summer holiday road-trip is an age old Australian tradition that has caused many family fights and laughs alike. Though your kids...

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Lachlan Palmer

Dec 9, 2020
2 min

Should You Get An OBD2 Scanner?

Is it true that mechanics can just plug into a computer to tell what’s wrong with a car? Can vehicle owners used the same systems, such...

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Lachlan Palmer

Oct 29, 2020
1 min

Why Should I Replace A Cabin Filter?

If you've visited a mechanic in the last 10-20 years, it's fairly likely that you've also been asked to replace a cabin filter at some...

116 views

Is It Worth Buying A Hybrid Car In Australia

Lachlan Palmer

Sep 3, 2020
2 min

Is It Worth Buying A Hybrid Car In Australia

Modern hybrid and electric cars are arguably some of the coolest things on four wheels. From fuel efficient and environmentally friendly...

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Lachlan Palmer

Aug 18, 2020
2 min

Why Won't Mechanics Fit Parts I Supply?

Outside parts are what mechanics refer to when they talk about parts supplied by a customer and are one of the most common questions a...

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Lachlan Palmer

Jun 18, 2020
2 min

What Does New Oil Do For Your Car.

Engine oil is one of the few constant things between almost every car, from the simplest commuter car through to the most expensive...

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Lachlan Palmer

Jun 11, 2020
2 min

Should I Put A Catch Can On My 4WD?

In the modern world and with high compression/low emissions engines, such as diesels, many owners choose to fit a catch can to their...

25 views

Lachlan Palmer

Jun 4, 2020
2 min

Logbook Servicing Pt2: Warranty

Warranty is a big selling point of a new car but is often very misunderstood. While we can't speak for every car in every situation, we...

26 views

Lachlan Palmer

Apr 29, 2020
2 min

Logbook Servicing Pt:1

What is Logbook Servicing: Logbook servicing is one of the most commonly known types of maintenance when it comes to your car. Whether...

17 views

Lachlan Palmer

Mar 23, 2020
2 min

Part Four: Can You Do Too Much

Over the last few instalments, we’ve written a bit about what preventative maintenance is and why it can be important to help maintain...

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Part Three: Why Early Replacement Can Save You Money.

Lachlan Palmer

Mar 16, 2020
2 min

Part Three: Why Early Replacement Can Save You Money.

In our last blog post, we covered a little bit about why it may be good to change your oil more often, so we wanted to give you a little...

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Part Two: The Most Common Preventative Maintenance.

Lachlan Palmer

Mar 9, 2020
2 min

Part Two: The Most Common Preventative Maintenance.

Preventative maintenance comes in many shapes and sizes, which can be very specific to your car. In our last article, we covered a little...

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Part one: What is Preventative Maintenance?

Lachlan Palmer

Mar 5, 2020
2 min

Part one: What is Preventative Maintenance?

Preventative maintenance is a term used to describe regular maintenance that prevents your car from having issues earlier in its life....

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Lachlan Palmer

Jan 29, 2020
2 min

Why Should I Look After My Old Car?

It’s a little-known fact that the average car in Australia is almost 10 years old, which is far older than you might expect. This causes...

51 views

Lachlan Palmer

Jan 20, 2020
2 min

Should I Change My Oil?

Oil changes are a massively underappreciated part of keeping a car running and everyone who uses your car safe. Though changing your oil...

46 views

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