So, you are in the market to buy a second hand or pre-owned car, what do you do next? Have you thought about its service history? Have you thought about its future servicing or repair needs? Is it a different type of car than you are used to and need to know more about it mechanically? 

Then Smithfield Car Diagnostics Automotive Workshop is the right choice of mechanics to help you determine the answers to those questions. We can provide a thorough inspection of your potential new car in our mechanical workshop and supply you with a detailed report on what we find. Then you can make an informed decision* about whether to buy or not. 

This Pre-Purchase Inspection can be carried out on all passenger, 4WD and light commercial vehicles.

All cars need regular maintenance and at specific intervals need parts replaced. Knowing what is coming up next can help you with budgeting and prioritising work that needs to be done on your new car.

Whether you are purchasing a used car, embarking on a long trip, conducting a vehicle inspection or audit, or just trying to decide whether to keep or sell your car, our motor vehicle condition report will give you all the information you need. The vehicle condition report covers all areas of the vehicle, right down to measuring the width of the brake disc rotors. 

If you need to be sure about a vehicle, our Vehicle Condition Report offers you the most thorough understanding you'll ever need, including: 

*Important. There are certain items that cannot be checked without complete dismantling of components which are not covered in this report. Please call Smithfield Car Diagnostics if you have a specific concern you’d like addressed.

Speak with the team at Smithfield Car Diagnostics about pre-purchase inspections!

At Smithfield Car Diagnostics we conduct a comprehensive motor vehicle condition report to assess the condition of the motor vehicle.

Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspection Reports in Smithfield,  Cairns, QLD

Pre-Purchase & Comprehensive Vehicle Inspections

Maintaining the wheel alignment on your car is an integral aspect of its overall maintenance and upkeep. However, this very important step is often ignored or skipped until the first symptoms of poor wheel alignment show up, in the form of ruined tyres. Here are some common signs to look out for:

Uneven or accelerated wear on the edges of your tyres. Usually caused by a toe out or toe in condition.

The steering has a "mushy" feel or has become less responsive. While poor steering can be caused by wheel alignment it may also be linked to a more serious problem requiring professional diagnosis.

If your cars steering wheel is not returning to the dead ahead position or pulls to one side.

When should you book in a Wheel Alignment?

Naturally, the best time to get a wheel alignment done is when symptoms of poor alignment are noticed. But Smithfield Car Diagnostics suggest that there are also other “best” times to do this, which will save you time & money, such as:

When you rotate the tyres - this allows us to properly inspect the tyres for signs of uneven wear patterns that may have gone unnoticed as the wheels are on the car.

When you replace one or more tyres - this ensures that the new tyres are not damaged by any variations in wheel alignment settings that you may not have noticed before.

When you replace standard steel rims with lightweight alloy rims - even if the alloy rims have the same width and offset as the original wheels, a critical factor when alignment angles are determined during the design phase of all cars is the weight of the wheels.

Whenever you have maintenance or repair work done on the steering or suspension systems - since many of these procedures mean that at least some dismantling of the suspension system is required, which in turn can upset or disturb alignment settings when reassembled.

When you perform any modification to the vehicle that changes its ride height or weight distribution, since these factors are critical to maintain proper (and correct) wheel alignment settings.

You can request to have a Wheel Alignment check done during your regular car service or while you are having repairs undertaken in our Smithfield, QLD workshop. If we find that your Alignment Settings are not optimal, we can rectify this for you on the same day. This will increase the life of your tyres saving you money in the long run.

Smithfield Car Diagnostics are mechanical experts and are ready to assist. Use the easy online booking form below 24/7 or call us today to talk about your needs.

Do you need a Wheel Alignment? Learn from Smithfield Car Diagnostics about wheel alignment sysmptoms and when you should have one done.

Wheel alignment services in Smithfield,  Cairns, Cairns

Wheel Alignments - Signs to look out for and when to have it done

If your engine is worn and requires major mechanical work, a reconditioned replacement engine can restore power and economy to your vehicle. 

Smithfield Car Diagnostics supply and fit quality HM/GEM re-manufactured engines for most car makes and models. HM/GEM engines are re-manufactured to the highest quality in automotive engineering.

Smithfield Car Diagnostics also repair, supply and fit exchange engines.

All exchange engines are fully guaranteed for quality and performance. Alternatively, where no replacement unit is available, engines can be rebuilt by skilled mechanics at our Smithfield,  Cairns workshop. 

Speak with the experts at Smithfield Car Diagnostics today!

Car engine repairs in Smithfield,  Cairns

Wheel balance refers to how smoothly an individual wheel rotates around its own centre. Unbalanced wheels can cause other parts of your car to wear down faster - such as shock absorbers, struts and steering. If your wheels are not balanced properly, they wobble and it can affect the overall performance and feel of your car.

Tyre rotation, when done regularly, will prevent uneven tyre wear because the front and rear of a vehicle is a different weight. Plus, front tyres bear the brunt of braking, so wear out quicker. By rotating front tyres to the rear and vice versa and in combination with wheel balancing, you will save money by extending the life of your tyres.

Here are 5 reasons you might need a wheel balance:

Your steering wheel or car vibrates at high speed.

Your tyres have had some rough treatment such as potholes or extremely rough roads.

Smithfield Car Diagnostics are fully equipped to balance your wheels - if you have any concerns, don't hesitate to make a booking today. We can also offer wheel alignments when you are booked in for a your regular car service, contact us today to book.

Smithfield Car Diagnostics are fully equipped to balance your wheels when fitting new tyres - if you have any concerns, don't hesitate to make a booking today.

Wheel Balancing & Tyre Rotation in Smithfield,  Cairns, QLD

IAME

MTAQ

Smithfield Car Diagnostics welcomes you to top quality customer service and best car service in the Cairns region. Smithfield Car Diagnostics is equipped with the latest equipment, techniques and mechanics.

Smithfield Car Diagnostics handle minor and major engine repairs, as well as supply and fit exchange engines. Complete engine rebuilds on Big blocks, Hemi and Transmission work.

As an Authorised Inspection Station, Smithfield Car Diagnostics can inspect your vehicle and issue a Certificate of Roadworthiness (RWC) upon compliance with the safety requirements. 

We also provide expert car Air Conditioning and Auto Electrical service, along with Electronic Fuel Injection and Suspension & Steering servicing.

Smithfield Car Diagnostics

Wheel Balancing & Tyre Rotation

Wheel Balancing

Tyre Rotation

Related articles

Pre-Purchase & Comprehensive Vehicle Inspections

Wheel Alignments - Signs to look out for and when to have it done

Engine Repairs in Smithfield, Cairns