Did you know there is a cabin air filter in your car? Where is your cabin air filter? They are designed to remove a large amount of outside air pollutants and debris to keep you breathing easily when you drive.  And it is usually located in your glovebox. Talk to Cranbourne Auto Electrical and Mechanical in Cranbourne today about your cabin air filter !

Just like your air-conditioning at home, the filters need to be checked at regular intervals and changed when it has done it's job. Replacing your cabin air filter is important to your health and your cars health too!

The air outside your car can be polluted enough with smoggy city traffic or even dusty country roads, but research published in the Environmental Health Perspectives Journal shows that without an effective cabin air filter installed, the air inside your car can contain over 10 times more pollutants than the air outside.
This poor quality air can cause:

"Cabin air filters are designed to filter out contaminants while  absorbing noxious odours and harmful gases like exhaust and ozone,"  explained Ryco Filters General Manager of Sales & Marketing, Ross Lamb. Cabin air filters become clogged over time and their effectiveness at protecting your health declines. 

If you drive ‘Mum's Taxi', you might feel like you are always on the move - and a recent study into driving habits confirmed that parents with children aged 6-15 drive approximately 10% more than drivers without kids. And, the longer you spend in a vehicle with a Cabin Air Filter that needs replacing, the more you are at risk of health complications. 

As well as healthier air - an effective cabin air filter means you get better fuel performance from your vehicle. A clogged cabin air filter will cause your air conditioner to work harder than it needs to and this means it uses more fuel and your air conditioning system is more likely to have a costly breakdown.

At Cranbourne Auto Electrical and Mechanical in Cranbourne we check your cabin air filter as part of our free 65 Point Vehicle Inspection report which you can request with every full car service.
For a more comprehensive check of your air condition system we recommend an air conditioning service.

Cabin air filter replacement is not only important to your car's health - it affects yours too.

Prepare your car for summer with Cranbourne Auto Electrical and Mechanical (AU25115), your go-to experts for all your car air conditioning needs.

Our team is qualified to perform regas, servicing, repair, and inspection services in Cranbourne and its surrounding areas.

As cars become more complex, it is important to maintain all components, including the air conditioning system, for reliable and efficient operation. Without regular maintenance, leakage and evaporation can cause the system to deteriorate, resulting in higher fuel consumption. 

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To prevent costly breakdowns and ensure passenger safety, it is essential to have the rubber seals checked regularly for leaks or decay. Annual servicing of your car's air conditioning system reduces fuel usage and helps to prevent the buildup of harmful substances. 

Having your car's air conditioning serviced once a year means you generally protect against costly breakdowns now and in the future, keep passengers safe by helping to prevent the build-up of potentially harmful substances and a well serviced car air conditioner system actually saves you money because it reduces fuel usage.

With Arctick Authorisation (AU25115), Cranbourne Auto Electrical and Mechanical prioritises responsible conduct in automotive air conditioning regas, servicing, repair, and inspection. 

Don't wait until it's too late – book your car air conditioning service today and be prepared for the summer heat.

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Keep your cool with less fuel this summer with an Air Conditioning Service with Cranbourne Auto Electrical & Mechanical (AU25115)...

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Award Winning Expert Mechanical Services in Cranbourne

Cranbourne Auto Electrical and Mechanical have been recognised as the Best Auto Electrical business in the VACC Industry Awards 2019. Congratulations Robert and Michelle Friend and their team at Cranbourne Auto Electrical and Mechanical for being awarded Best Auto Electrical (small business) and thank you to all our valued customers for making this award possible.

Our team understands just how frustrating it can be when your vehicle is off the road due to mechanical or electrical breakdown. We always pull out all of the stops to ensure that your vehicle or plant machinery is up and running again in the shortest possible time.

Our team takes a great deal of pride in getting everything spot on, and we will never sacrifice our exacting standards of quality and attention to detail by cutting corners. Our professional mechanics work diligently to keep your car fully safe and functional, aiming to get you back on the road quickly and safely, our trained and experienced mechanics offer a wide range of mechanical services:

Authorised Redarc Electrical Brake Installer

When towing the weight of a vehicle behind you on an open road, it's important to ensure the safety of all of your passengers (including yourself) with effective and controlled braking. Cranbourne Auto Electrical and Mechanical can help with this as we are an Authorised Redarc Fitter and can supply, fit and repair all brands of electric brakes. For a smoother, safer and more enjoyable response when braking while towing, you can't go past Redarc and Cranbourne Auto Electrical and Mechanical

From general mechanical repairs & log book servicing through to auto electrical repairs, our expert mechanics and auto electricians can take care of them all. We aim to provide a comprehensive range of high quality vehicle, plant and automotive machinery repairs at the best possible prices in the Cranbourne area. By quickly locating and rectifying many of the complex issues that occur on today's modern vehicles, we are able to save you both time and money. Our highly qualified mechanics are familiar with all vehicle makes and models, both old and new.

Dealership qualities without the price tag.

Our professionally equipped Cranbourne Car Service Workshop is well placed to service and repair vehicles from Cranbourne, Hallam, Narre Warren South, Berwick, Dandenong, Clyde, Lynhust and the greater City of Casey region. Cranbourne Auto Electrical and Mechanical, we have been looking after our client's vehicle repairs since 1997 from the same Cooper Court location, down the road from Cranbourne Police Station, and Casey RACE Swimming Pool.

With a team that can boast over 100 years of combined industry experience, you can be assured that you'll always receive the highest levels of service and attention to detail in everything that we do. We aim to provide our customers with a diverse range of services that include both general mechanical asw well as auto electrical repairs at highly competitive rates.

Our mechanics have strong technical aptitude and work with the very latest diagnostic equipment, always informing customers of the quickest and most cost effective way to solve any problems with their vehicle.

We always give itemised list of all work performed and can show you any parts replaced. We pride ourselves on always being honest and up-front, and will advise you, in ways you can understand, what work may be needed in the future to give you planning time. 

Since 2010 Cranbourne Auto Electrical has been managed by Rob Friend assisted by his wife Michelle, adding a female touch to a traditionally male dominated industry. Having a young family ourselves and having older family members, we realise the need to feel safe when driving. We encourage our customers to just drop in with any concerns with their cars. It may just be a tyre pressure check or a battery check, we are always here to help.

Expert auto electrical repairs in Cranbourne, a wealth of experience in auto electrical repairs and skilled mechanics with high-tech diagnostics. We are able to quickly diagnose and rectify complex electrical faults on a diverse range of vehicles and equipment, providing prompt and expert mechanical and auto electrical repairs.

Cranbourne Auto Electrical and Mechanical aims to provide a diverse range of mechanical and auto electrical repairs for all types of vehicles. From boats and plant to cars, trucks, and earth moving equipment, we have the skills and resources to get them all moving again. Whether you own a brand new vehicle or a cherished classic, our expert mechanics and auto electricians can take care of it for you.

We offer repair solutions for any age or mileage, and all vehicles receive the same levels of care and attention to detail. Using the very latest computer aided technology, our skilled technicians are able to quickly locate and repair all kinds of faults on today's often complex vehicles.

Cranbourne Auto Electrical and Mechanical also provide Lubrication Service, Ignition System and Drivetrain Services, as well as Carbon Clean and Engine Oil Sludge Removal.

We service all makes and models of cars, including diesels, AWDs, 4WDs, caravans, campervans, trailers, buses, minibuses, light trucks, motorhomes, off-roads, utes, vans, hybrids, racing cars, tractors, earthmovers, forklifts, ATVs, boats, horse floats, motorbikes, scooters and your car!

If you'd like to find out more about our mechanical services, or you want to keep your car at its best, get in touch with the professional mechanics at Cranbourne Auto Electrical and Mechanical today. We look forward to hearing from you. With more than 40 years experience in electrical & mechanical repairs, Cranbourne Auto Electrical and Mechanical is your local car service in Cranbourne.

For friendly car service from a trusted independent mechanic, you can rely on the team at Cranbourne Auto Electrical and Mechanical

As your local Mechanic in Cranbourne, Cranbourne Auto Electrical take great pride in offering our clients the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs.

Automotive Servicing and Repairs in Cranbourne

Cranbourne Auto Electrical and Mechanical have the experience, skills and know-how to identify, diagnose and solve even complex EFI issues and get your car performing the way it should. So if your fuel economy is not what it should be, or the car is running rough or in "Limp mode" bring it into our Cranbourne workshop for an EFI service today.

Electronic Fuel Injection systems (EFI) in modern vehicles consist of a high pressure fuel delivery system controlled by a specialised electronic control unit, or ECU.

As many as thirty or more sensors constantly update the data available to the ECU at any given time. The ECU uses this data to determine the correct mixture of air and fuel the engine requires in order for it to perform most efficiently. This can help reduce fuel costs and minimise exhaust emissions, making regular checks of the EFI system well worth the effort even if there are no apparent problems.

If you are experiencing unusually poor fuel economy, it seems the car ‘runs rough' when idling or has developed a classic backfire there is a very good chance that there could be a problem with your EFI, or Electronic Fuel Injection System.

EFI problems can sometimes be relatively simple, such as contaminated fuel from letting a fuel tank become completely empty or a clogged fuel injector. Sometimes however, the problem lies well hidden, deep within the highly sophisticated EFI System. Our Cranbourne car service workshop is equipped with the specialised, advanced diagnostic testing equipment needed to be able to diagnose, service and repair your EFI.

Another classic sign that your electronic fuel injection may need a service is when the engine runs for a short while after switching off the ignition. An apparent increase in fuel use or noticeable decrease in performance may also be related to an EFI issue.

Regular servicing or inspection of your Electronic Fuel Injection System will help your car perform more efficiently and save you money at the pump. That's real Peace of Mind. Given the complex nature of modern fuel injection systems, a qualified mechanic with specialised diagnostic equipment is best placed to service or repair your EFI.

Cranbourne Auto Electrical and Mechanical use special computer diagnostic equipment to test your car's ECU (electronic control unit). The ECU is essentially a central computer which controls (amongst other things) the fuel injection process by taking information from the many sensors spread throughout the vehicle and making “decisions” based on pre-programmed inputs. The ECU can ‘self-diagnose' faults and send out special fault codes which our diagnostic scan equipment is then able to extract and interpret. 

Quite often, the ECU is being given ‘wrong' information by faulty sensors or other environmental factors and this is when we have to call upon our expert knowledge and advanced diagnostic training to correctly identify the problem. 

Electronic probe testing and visual inspections can be made of your car's sensors, throttle valve, fuel filter, fuel pump and fuel injectors to make sure they are working correctly 

Any leaks must be identified and repaired without delay - Air leaks will seriously affect performance and fuel economy and can cause severe damage to engine components. It goes without saying you don't want fuel leaking out either! 

Over time, Fuel lines, filters and valves can become clogged with contaminants or tank sediments so they'll need to be cleaned and on occasion replaced. Where necessary, some components can be unclogged using special flushing compounds. 

Sensors (or the lines connecting them to the ECU) which are faulty or damaged may need to be fixed or replaced. While your car technically might be able to function without some of these sensors, they all keep track of information that is vital to the efficiency, performance and safety of your vehicle. Your engines ECU may prevent running of the vehicle until they are functioning correctly or it may trigger the vehicle into a state of basic operation known as ‘limp mode'

How Cranbourne Auto Electrical and Mechanical diagnose & fix EFI problems

When your cars electronic control unit (ECU) encounters data which is incorrect (or outside of known value ranges) or which it cannot process, it will set a fault code and initiate some form of warning. When such problems occur in major vehicle systems it can trigger what is known as 'Limp Mode'. As the Fuel system of a car is considered a major system, faulty or failing sensor or lines may trigger this safety function.

Limp Mode is designed to allow you to get a car to a safe location (off the road) and can protect both you and the car from serious problems that could arise from continued 'normal' operation of the vehicle. If you find your car enters limp mode you should pull over immediately and get it checked over by a qualified mechanic asap, even if the computer 'resets' itself. Cars can act quite erratically in Limp Mode.

We provide high quality EFI servicing and can help you sort out many electronic fuel injector and fuel related problems. Poor fuel economy or excessive petrol consumption, trouble starting the engine or intermittent functioning and general poor performance all indicate a possible need for an EFI service.

EFI Service may be required when your fuel economy seems to have dropped or your car does not seem to be performing at its peak efficiency. Reduced performance ability of engine valves resulting from formation of carbon deposits leads to increased fuel consumption.

Additive type fuel cleaners do not fix the problem because they only clean the injectors, but generally do not effectively remove the carbon building up on the valves. These deposits can also can build up in the more crucial areas of the fuel system causing further problems. What little benefit you do get from such products is usually marginal and generally short lived.

A proper Electronic Fuel Injection service, conducted by qualified mechanics, helps to ensure that the catalytic converter, the fuel and intake systems, engine valves and combustion chambers are all properly cleaned and are still in a serviceable condition.

Cranbourne Auto Electrical and Mechanical mechanics are Auto-Tech trained and use the right equipment to ensure the best results for you and your car.

Cranbourne Auto Electrical and Mechanical can help diagnose if the issue is an EFI related problem or if you need to look elsewhere for the cause of the cars behaviour. Speak with the team or book online!

For Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) service in the Cranbourne area, bring your car into Cranbourne Auto Electrical and Mechanical. EFI servicing can help you sort out a myriad of economy, fuel and electronic fuel injector related problems…

Getting your car's air conditioning serviced every 12 months means you may avoid costly breakdowns now and in the future, and a well serviced automotive air conditioning system saves you money because it reduces the amount of fuel you use.

Cranbourne Auto Electrical and Mechanical care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation (AU25115) to conduct automotive air conditioning service reliably and responsibly. ARC Approved Car Air Conditioning Servicing reduces Fuel Costs and protects your health. 

Cranbourne Auto Electrical and Mechanical are the best choice to manage all your Automotive Air Conditioner Regas, Repairs, Servicing or Inspection needs in Cranbourne and the surrounding areas.

Cranbourne Auto Electrical and Mechanical care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation (AU25115)  to conduct automotive air conditioning services

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We advise that our workshop will be closed for the Christmas period from the close of business on Friday the 22nd of December and reopening on Monday the 8th of January

We wish to advise that we will be closed for the public holiday on the 29th of September. Apologies for any inconvenience.

We wish to advise that we will be closed on Monday the 6th and Tuesday the 7th of November, reopening on Wednesday the 8th of November. Apologies for any inconvenience.

We advise that we will be closed for the Easter long weekend from Friday 29th of March, reopening Tuesday 2nd of April

Cranbourne Auto Electrical and Mechanical take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times.

Conveniently located in Cranbourne, the business is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring their technicians are kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods.

Cranbourne Auto Electrical and Mechanical have a wealth of experience in servicing all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, they have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care.

Saturday service available by appointment.

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