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Dion's Mechanical Service's take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times.

Conveniently located in Derby Street, 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.

Dion's Mechanical Service's 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.

Are you noticing a bumpy ride in your vehicle lately? It might be time to give your shock absorbers a thorough check. Dion's Mechanical Services in Rockhampton is your go-to place for inspection and replacement of shock absorbers. Let's dive into the world of shock absorbers and explore their importance, types, upgrades for 4WD vehicles, and why they may need replacement. What Do Shock Absorbers Do? Shock absorbers play a crucial role in your vehicle's suspension system. They are designed to absorb and dampen the impact of road irregularities, providing a smoother ride. They work by converting kinetic energy from the suspension into heat, which is then dissipated through hydraulic fluid. This process helps to keep your tyres in contact with the road, ensuring optimal handling, braking, and ride comfort. Types of Shock Absorbers Understanding the different types of shock absorbers can help you make informed decisions about what your vehicle needs: Twin-Tube Shock Absorbers: The most common type, featuring an inner and outer tube. These are typically found in everyday vehicles. Mono-Tube Shock Absorbers: Known for better heat dissipation and performance, these are often used in sports cars and high-performance vehicles. Gas-Charged Shock Absorbers: These have a chamber of pressurised gas that helps reduce foaming of the hydraulic fluid, offering improved performance over traditional twin-tube designs. Adjustable Shock Absorbers: Allow drivers to adjust the damping force, providing versatility for varying driving conditions and preferences. Coilover Shock Absorbers: These come with a coil spring encircling the shock, commonly used in racing and off-road vehicles for their superior handling capabilities. Upgrading 4WD Shock Absorbers For those who enjoy off-road adventures, upgrading your 4WD shock absorbers can significantly enhance your vehicle's performance. Enhanced shock absorbers are designed to withstand the rigorous demands of rough terrain, providing better control and stability. Options include heavy-duty and remote reservoir shocks, which offer improved heat dissipation and performance during extended off-road use. How Shock Absorbers Can Be Damaged Several factors can lead to shock absorber damage, necessitating replacement:  Normal Wear and Tear: Over time, shock absorbers lose their effectiveness due to continuous use, leading to reduced ride quality. Leaking Fluid: If the seals around the shock absorber are compromised, fluid can leak out, causing reduced damping ability. Physical Damage: Off-roading or hitting large potholes can cause dents or bends in the shock absorbers, affecting their performance. Rust and Corrosion: Exposure to moisture and road salt can lead to rusting, compromising the integrity of the shock absorber. When to Replace Shock Absorbers It's essential to replace shock absorbers when they are no longer performing efficiently. Signs that indicate it's time for a replacement include: Unusual noise when driving over bumps Excessive bouncing after hitting a bump Uneven tyre wear Leaking fluid If you're experiencing any of these issues, it's advisable to visit Dion's Mechanical Services in Rockhampton for a professional inspection. Shock absorbers are vital to ensuring a comfortable and safe driving experience. By understanding their function, recognising signs of wear, and knowing when to upgrade, especially for 4WD vehicles, you can maintain optimal vehicle performance. Trust Dion's Mechanical Services in Rockhampton for all your shock absorber inspection, servicing, and replacement needs. Stay safe and enjoy the smooth ride you deserve!

Discover comprehensive info on shock absorber services by Dion's Mechanical Services in Rockhampton. Explore types, 4WD upgrades, and reasons for replacement.

Shock Absorbers: Understanding the Essentials

Advanced Notice - We Are Moving From March 3, 2025 we will be operating from our new workshop at 32 South St, Rockhampton. The key focus of Dion's Mechanical Services is the mantra RIGHT THE FIRST TIME. We strive to do the job right the first time, giving you peace of mind that your vehicle is safe and reliable when you really need it to be. Right the first time with Dion's Mechanical Services. In 2021 Dion's Mechanical Services moved to a new workshop at Derby Street Rockhampton. The Dion's Mechanical Services Team are highly experienced in the repair and service of a wide range of vehicle makes and models. We offer a pick up and drop off service in the local area. Our modern workshop gives us the capability to bring our standards of service to customers to the next level. As your local Mechanic in Rockhampton, Dion's Mechanical Services services take great pride in offering the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs.  Log Book Service Our fully qualified log book servicing ensures your car is in safe hands, and we provide quality car service and repairs on all models, including four wheel drive and Diesel vehicles. Air Conditioning Services Dion's Mechanical Services care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation to reliably and responsibly conduct automotive air conditioning service (AU40278). ARC Approved Car Air Conditioning Servicing reduces Fuel Costs and protects your health.  Speaking of air conditioning, no matter how well you look after your car air conditioning system, if the Cabin Air Filter in your vehicle is not checked and/or replaced on a regular basis the amount of clean, breathable air released into the cabin of the vehicle can be severely compromised. What condition is the air in your vehicle in? We Service and Repair a range of vehicle makes & models We offer a range of automotive service and repair tasks for all makes and models of vehicles. For a comprehensive list of the types of vehicles we work on see our Makes & Models page. Hybrid Car Servicing Hybrid Vehicles also need regular maintenance for Cooling Systems, Suspension, Regenerative Brake Systems, Oil & Fuel Filters, Transmission, Tyres and more. Keeping your hybrid vehicle in top condition will keep your costs down. Dion's Mechanical Services services can Service New Cars and only qualified mechanics work on your car, using quality parts and fluids so your warranty is protected. We can also fill out your Log Book when the service is completed. Tyre Sales & Service We supply a variety of tyre options. This ranges from seasonal tyres suitable for various weather conditions, off-road tyres for adventuring enthusiasts and economy tyres for those mindful of their budget. With us, you are bound to find a tyre that fits your requirements perfectly. Flexible Payment Options for Car Servicing Our Flexible Payment Options include Cash, Direct Deposit, EFT, EFTPOS, MasterCard and Visa plus we offer AfterPay As a Repco Authorised Service centre, Dion's Mechanical Services Services have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care. Our Business is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring each mechanic is kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods. So rest assured - With Dion's Mechanical Services Services your car is in safe hands. For friendly car service from a trusted independent mechanic, you can rely on the team at Dion's Mechanical Services.

As your local Mechanic in Rockhampton, Dion's Mechanical Services take great pride in offering our clients the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs.

Car Service and Repairs Rockhampton

Keep your cool, without global warming. A proactive car air conditioning approach to protecting our environment.  As Australia begins phasing down HFC use (from January 2018), many new vehicle manufacturers may be switching to new air conditioning systems using the more environmentally friendly refrigerant R-1234yf, instead of R-134a. The benefits of using R-1234yf "Twelve Thirty Four", as R-1234yf is sometimes known, is an HFO type refrigerant delivering high performance, resulting in a more efficient air-conditioning system, fewer emissions and reduced fuel consumption. Hydrofluoroolefins (HFO's) have a double carbon bond meaning they trap less heat in the atmosphere than Hydrofluorocarbons (HFC's) and break down faster. Importantly, R-1234yf systems are specifically engineered to prevent refrigerant leakage and loss, including into the interior of the vehicle. The leakage of refrigerants contributes considerably to greenhouse gases. Why the switch? Older type refrigerants accumulate in the upper atmosphere as greenhouse gases and contribute significantly to Global Warming for a considerable time. In the mid-'90s, the old R-12 (or Freon), which takes a long time to break down into a non-greenhouse gas, was replaced with R134a, which breaks down much quicker. R-1234yf takes that improvement to the next level, breaking down in less than half the time of R-134a (and a fraction of the time R-12 can take). R-134a will remain in use for some time and a licensed mechanic can still service R-134a air con systems, but new vehicles will likely use the new systems with R-1234yf. Some already are. Irrespective of what type of refrigerant your car air conditioner uses, a car service workshop undertaking air conditioner service must have the right knowledge and equipment to handle these gases responsibly. You should always take your car to a mechanic with the skills and specialist equipment to undertake air conditioning service safely and correctly.

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Trust, experience & knowledge ... You can rely on your Local and Independent Repco Authorised Service centre, Dion's Mechanical Services to service and repair your vehicle. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, Dion's Mechanical Services use quality parts and lubricants and employ state of the art diagnostic equipment and repair methods. What’s more, our fully qualified technicians have access to the latest service information, bulletins and training through the Australia wide Repco Auto Tech program. We provide a full range of automotive services right here in Rockhampton and surrounding areas, all backed by our Repco Authorised Service Nationwide Warranty and fully supported at over 500 Service Centres right across Australia. So rest assured - your car is in safe hands.

As a Repco Authorised Service centre, we use quality parts and lubricants and employ state of the art diagnostic equipment and repair methods.

Dion's Mechanical Services - Our expertise & knowledge

Modern radiator coolants not only protect your car from overheating, or the fluid from freezing, they also protect the radiator system from corrosion. Dion's Mechanical Services in Rockhampton are very knowledgeable and experienced in looking after these systems.  It is recommended that you exchange your radiator coolant fluid every two years or 40,000 km's whichever comes first. However the size of the engine, the climate in your area, the age of your current coolant, and the total miles that have been driven can all affect the need to replace the coolant in your radiator. Knowing when to replenish your radiator fluid isn't always easy - obviously, when it has gone a dirty brown colour it's a sign it probably needs to be flushed and replaced - however even fresh-looking coolant could have lost its corrosion protection properties and without measuring its reserve alkalinity there's no signal that it is no longer protecting your vehicle components, and it could even be doing more damage than good. Maintaining good coolant means your radiator system will be much better protected from corrosion and will have a longer life span, it will help prevent you from having to replace expensive engine components. At Dion's Mechanical Services in Rockhampton at your request, we will perform a full 65 Point Vehicle Inspection report for free as part of any minor, major or log book service. Part of this inspection includes checking the level and condition of coolant in your system and the written report will advise you if we feel a radiator flush, fluid replacement or any repairs are required to maintain the performance of your vehicle.

Even if it looks clean, your coolant still might need replacing!

Radiator Coolant

Faulty and low charge batteries are to be avoided. Don't wait till you're stranded somewhere on the side of the road, hoping for a jump start. It is easy to have your car, bike, truck battery tested or charged up at Dion's Mechanical Services in Rockhampton.  Often issues occur because we have all reduced how much we drive or decided to only rely on one car (as petrol prices skyrocket!) and have left the other in the garage. But did you know that batteries can still discharge even when your car isn't in use? - ask Dion's Mechanical Services about a battery test today!  Our technicians do a battery load test as part of the 65 Point Vehicle Inspection Report that comes free with every car service. If you have concerns, we can do a stand-alone battery test and inspection right here in Rockhampton. Car Battery FAQ How do I know if my battery is getting flat or low? The most obvious sign of a flat battery is when your car won't start, but modern motor vehicles can show symptoms like non-essential functions not operating correctly - things like idle stop-start function not working, or the car's air-conditioning not working effectively.
Other signs you might need a new car battery include: Vehicle is slow to start Engine won't start Dash Lights work, but engine won't start Constantly needing a jump start Film or corrosion on the battery Cracked swollen or leaky battery Rotten egg smell under the hood Do I need a new car battery? The most obvious sign of a flat battery is when your car won't start. Modern motor vehicles can show symptoms like the idle stop-start not working or the car's air-conditioning not working to full capacity.

Other signs include cracked, dirty or leaky batteries, a rotten egg smell under the hood of your car, or regularly needing a jump start or recharge. The best way to know if you need a new battery is to get a car battery test at {{{businessName}}} Does a flat battery use more fuel? Yes! When your car battery is running flat, the alternator works harder to recharge the battery. This added load on the engine means it burns more fuel. Where can I buy a new car battery? Come in and see us! As a Repco Authorised Service Centre, {{{businessName}}} have access to the highest quality batteries to suit most vehicles. Who can test my car battery? {{{businessName}}} can do a battery load test. Phone us or visit the workshop today. Why choose {{{businessName}}} for a battery test? If you have concerns about your vehicle's performance, it is wise to get your battery tested at a full-service workshop like {{{businessName}}} rather than at a parts store. That's because we take into consideration the whole vehicle and can diagnose any deeper issues. There is nothing worse than replacing your car battery only to find the problem actually lies elsewhere… except maybe being told your battery test is fine with no explanation for your ongoing issues! Can my car battery be recharged? Yes, in fact the battery is being recharged by the alternator in your car whenever the engine is running. Sometimes this fix isn't enough, and your battery requires an external recharge. It's best to ask the professionals like our team at {{{businessName}}} about this, as you could void the battery warranty by recharging it yourself. Sometimes external recharging is not the best option because every battery eventually reaches a point in its life where replacement is the only answer to avoid unexpected breakdowns. Can I fit my battery myself? The short answer is yes...But! Modern vehicles are “computers on wheels”, so if you decide to DIY you must follow proper installation procedures to avoid damaging the ECM (Engine Control Module) and TCM (Transmission Control Module). Plus, if the battery gets incorrectly installed, items like the radio, the navigation system and security codes may need to be professionally reset. Talk to {{{businessName}}} today. We can recommend the right battery for your needs and install it for you. 

Ever replaced your battery only to find your car problem wasn't fixed? Don't be left feeling flat, get your battery tested at a full service workshop.

Dion's Mechanical Services

Cars are our passion.

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Car Service and Repairs Rockhampton

There's a new gas in town

Dion's Mechanical Services - Our expertise & knowledge

Radiator Coolant

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