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What Does Your Car Need While You're In Lockdown (WFH)
COVID-19 has been a confronting pandemic for the entire world and, consistent and extended lockdowns are definitely a painful but...

Lachlan Palmer
Aug 12, 20212 min read


Should You Buy A Petrol Or Diesel Car
While it seems a little pointless for our mechanics to answer this question (because no one has ever asked), it’s a part of buying a car...

Lachlan Palmer
Aug 6, 20212 min read


What Can A Mobile Mechanic Fix?
Over the course of each month, our Kashy mobile mechanics will get hundreds of quote requests for everything from a car that won’t start...

Lachlan Palmer
Jul 22, 20212 min read


What Oil Do I Use In My Car?
This isn’t our way of calling people out but, we have seen a worrying number of people using whatever oil is on the bottom shelf at the...

Lachlan Palmer
Jul 15, 20212 min read


Why Does My Car Burn Oil?
If you haven’t owned an old car (or you haven’t checked your oil lately), it might surprise you to find out that most cars burn oil. On...

Lachlan Palmer
Jul 9, 20212 min read


Should You Upgrade Your Car’s Head Unit?
A new head unit is one of those few upgrades that almost everyone with an old car thinks about. The lack of Bluetooth support and...

Lachlan Palmer
Jun 25, 20213 min read


When Should You Just Scrap A Car?
It’s a pretty rough decision to be forced to make but owning a car that’s not economical to repair is a really bad place to be in. On top...

Lachlan Palmer
Jun 16, 20212 min read


How Can Kashy Service My Car For $150
If you’ve been following Kashy for a while now, you’ve probably seen our $150 service, if not, it’s a basic service that includes a new...

Lachlan Palmer
Jun 5, 20212 min read


Why Is My Car's Engine Shaking?
One of the most (surprisingly) common faults in petrol-powered cars is shaking when idling or accelerating. While there isn’t necessarily...

Lachlan Palmer
May 29, 20212 min read


What Should You Buy For Your First Car?
Buying a first car is a big job. Finding something that’s safe enough, practical enough and the right price (like we covered in our blog...

Lachlan Palmer
May 21, 20213 min read


How To Check Your Disc Brakes
While your brakes are almost always checked at each service, our Kashy mechanics thought it might be best to bestow a small amount of...

Lachlan Palmer
May 14, 20212 min read


What Should You Check When Buying A Used Car?
Buying a used car is an exciting and stressful time for any buyer but, there’s a couple of things that you can look out for that make the...

Lachlan Palmer
May 7, 20212 min read


Why Can't I Let My Car Run Empty?
This is one of the few myths about your car that, while based in some truth, is completely untrue for most modern cars but has truly...

Lachlan Palmer
Apr 30, 20212 min read


How Can I Save Money When My Car Breaks Down?
No one ever wants to deal with a car break-down and, they always seem to come at the worst time. Whether you’re driving to a job...

Lachlan Palmer
Apr 15, 20212 min read


Why Does My Car Smell Like Petrol?
Smelling raw petrol coming from your car is obviously quite concerning no matter who you are and can really be a serious problem....

Lachlan Palmer
Apr 8, 20212 min read


What Fuel Should You Use In Your Car?
“Is 91RON alright for my car?” “What’s the benefit of using premium?” “What is E10?” What type of fuel is best for your car? While the...

Lachlan Palmer
Apr 1, 20212 min read


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...

Lachlan Palmer
Mar 26, 20213 min read


Is Ethanol Fuel Good For Your Car
You might have seen a bunch of ads on TV over the last few years about using e10 fuel in your car and the benefits of switching to...

Lachlan Palmer
Mar 18, 20212 min read


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...

Lachlan Palmer
Mar 11, 20213 min read


How To Check Your Car Battery (And Alternator)
Modern car batteries are an amazing piece of technology and from running the radio to starting the motor, it plays a part in many things....

Lachlan Palmer
Mar 5, 20212 min read


Is a LED Lightbar Or LED Driving Lights Best For Me?
This is a debate that rages on in the mind of our mechanics and 4x4 enthusiasts constantly and is a valid debate. The problem with LED...

Lachlan Palmer
Feb 25, 20212 min read


Are LED Lightbars/Driving Lights A Good Investment
You’ve probably seen a tonne of 4x4’s and utes with huge light bars and racks of spotlights recently. LED driving lights or LED lightbars...

Lachlan Palmer
Feb 18, 20211 min read


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...

Lachlan Palmer
Feb 12, 20212 min read


Why You Shouldn’t Drive On Old Tyres
Tyres are a one of those few things about vehicle ownership that you almost never want to leave to chance but, we spend so much time...

Lachlan Palmer
Jan 16, 20212 min read
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