For all your Automotive Parts & Accessories you can buy a wide range of products from G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical, Collinsville Mechanical Workshop.

G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical uses a wide range of suppliers operating in a diverse set of industries, including Penrite Oils, Cooper Tires, A/C Delco batteries and Dobinsons Spring & Suspension, TWS Townsville welding supplies, Loctite adhesives, Genuine Nissan and Toyota parts (to suit Hilux's and Cruises especially) including steering racks, driveshaft's, steering boxes, suspension, brakes, wheel bearings, axles and more. 

We also stock a wide range of aftermarket filters - Oil, Fuel, Air & Cabin for all car servicing and maintenance needs. Plus Headlight protectors, Spotlights and Radio's. We have the ability to place special orders to help you with your vehicle electrical and mechanical needs.

At G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical in Collinsville we supply all spare parts for your car, including LED and spotlights, suspension, electrical wire and auto electrical needs, tyres by Cooper, Michelin, Bridgestone and BF Goodridge, nuts, bolts, champion grab kits, hoses, belts, floor mats, alternators, starter motors, steering boxes, gearboxes, diff housing and centres, brakes, trailer parts, rock tamers, canvas seat covers, mud flaps, filters, reverse alarms, large variety of mine spec requirements etc.

Working with leading vehicle suppliers, we are ideally positioned to provide information and advice to help with your everyday transportation and can organise any necessity your car may require, including windscreens and auto glass. We understand that vehicle downtime is a critical issue for businesses. 

G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical can arrange towing to our workshop and have you back on the road as quickly as possible, as we are offering car pick-up and delivery service in the local Collinsville area.

Working with leading vehicle suppliers, G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical are ideally positioned to provide information and advice to help with your everyday transportation and can organise any necessity your car may require, including windscreens and auto glass.

Car Parts & Accessories in Collinsville

Car Parts & Accessories - Retail Collinsville

Radiator failure in vehicles can be attributed to several factors. The most common causes include:

Corrosion: Over time, rust and sediment build up inside the radiator, leading to blockages and reduced efficiency.

Leaks: Damaged hoses, seals, or the radiator itself can result in coolant leaks.

Blockages: Debris and sludge can accumulate and obstruct the flow of coolant.

Overheating: Insufficient coolant or a malfunctioning thermostat can cause the engine to overheat, putting excessive strain on the radiator.

Wear and Tear: Regular use can naturally degrade the radiator components over time.

At G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical in Collinsville, we specialise in diagnosing and repairing radiator issues to keep your vehicle running smoothly.

Milky coolant is often a sign of contamination, typically from oil mixing with the coolant. This can happen due to:

Blown Head Gasket: A common cause where the gasket fails, allowing oil and coolant to mix.

Cracked Engine Block or Cylinder Head: Severe damage can lead to internal leaks.

Transmission Fluid Leak: In vehicles with a transmission cooler integrated into the radiator, a leak can cause cross-contamination.

If you notice milky coolant, it's crucial to visit G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical in Collinsville immediately for a thorough inspection and repair.

Black flecks in your coolant are usually indicative of:

Why Are There Black Flecks in the Coolant?

Corroded Radiator or Heater Core: Flaking off rust or degraded metal can mix with the coolant.

Contaminated Coolant: Old or improperly mixed coolant can break down and form particulates.

Debris: External contaminants can enter the cooling system during maintenance.

Addressing this issue promptly at G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical in Collinsville can prevent further damage to your vehicle’s cooling system.

Ignoring a leaking radiator can lead to serious consequences:

What Happens If I Don't Replace My Leaking Radiator?

Engine Overheating: Loss of coolant can cause the engine to overheat, leading to extensive damage.

Reduced Performance: Inefficient cooling affects overall vehicle performance.

Engine Damage: Prolonged overheating can warp the cylinder head or damage the engine block.

Increased Repair Costs: Minor leaks can escalate into major repairs if not addressed timely.

Visit G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical in Collinsville to replace your leaking radiator and avoid costly repairs.

A radiator flush is a maintenance procedure that involves:

What Is a Radiator Flush and Do I Need One?

Draining the Old Coolant: Removing the existing coolant and contaminants.

Flushing the System: Using a cleaning solution to eliminate residue, rust, and debris.

Refilling with Fresh Coolant: Adding new coolant to ensure optimal performance.

Regular radiator flushes can prevent overheating, improve efficiency, and extend the life of your cooling system. At G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical in Collinsville, we recommend a radiator flush based on your vehicle’s maintenance schedule and condition.

Checking your car’s cooling system involves several steps:

Inspect Coolant Levels: Ensure the coolant is at the proper level in the radiator and overflow tank.

Check for Leaks: Look for any signs of coolant leaks under the vehicle or around the engine bay.

Examine Hoses and Belts: Ensure hoses are free of cracks and leaks, and belts are in good condition.

Monitor Temperature Gauge: Keep an eye on the dashboard temperature gauge for signs of overheating.

Inspect the Radiator Cap: A faulty cap can affect the cooling system’s pressure.

Regular checks and maintenance at G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical in Collinsville can help keep your cooling system in top condition. 

For professional radiator and cooling system services, visit G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical in Collinsville today!

Discover common causes of radiator failure, milky coolant, black flecks in coolant, and more. Visit G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical in Collinsville for expert cooling system services.

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Common Causes of Radiator Failure & Cooling System Issues

Our mechanics maintain all makes and models of cars from passenger vehicles to 4WDs, from utes, buses to light trucks, farm equipment and mine sites. 

G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical serviced our first client on February 2000 and have been under same management in the same location. We pride ourselves for exceptional no-nonsense approach to each customer, no hidden conditions or tricks - just straight forward honest car service. The workshop manager Peter Ballarino has always completed work to a high standard and this is how he directs his staff to perform their duties. Our motto is: "If the job is worth doing - do it right the first time!" Training for his Level 4 Certification, Peter has acquired remarkable volume of knowledge and experience in light and heavy vehicle servicing and is a multi-traded, fitter turner machinist.

The G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical range of maintenance services for light and heavy commercial vehicles include all mechanical service and repairs, specialising in:

Air conditioning service and re-gas (ARC licence # AU04484)

Fleet Servicing - Rental and Lease Plan vehicles

The accessible Collinsville car service location on Conway Street, right next to the showgrounds, in combination with our impressive spare car parts inventory, professional engineering machinery, and our well-equipped workshop and qualified mechanics with flexible approach means we provide the best car service in Collinsville with a wide range of services. 

Our machine shop use professional CNC Haas and Colchester Lathe to service your car. Our 6.3 Tonne hoist handles small trucks e.g. Isuzu NPS 300. We also use a small milling machine and we offer welding and fabrication: mig, plasma, aluminium mig and tig.

 Our workshop stocks a range of car products and accessories for sale, as well as a huge range of car parts, including that hard to find part. We also provide a great range of products and accessories all available for sale to the public.

We have plenty of free parking available with a secure key drop off box for your convenience. Towing service can be arranged.

While your car is being serviced, you can use our comfy waiting lounge with tea, coffee & cold drinks available, phone and toilet access.

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

EFTPOS payments are available at G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical.

Breathe easy with a mist in car air quality service

Repco Authorised Service mechanics use Prostream MIST™ In Car Air Quality Systems to thoroughly clean, deodorise and disinfect your whole air conditioning system, with unique Ultra-sonic technology - effectively killing mould and bacteria, removing odours and improving air quality and filtering capabilities.

Air Conditioning Service for all vehicles

G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical care about the environment and have ARC Tick Authorisation to reliably and responsibly conduct automotive air conditioning service (AU04484). ARC Approved Car Air Conditioning Servicing reduces Fuel Costs and protects your health. 

Local service commitment with nationwide warranty

Local Expertise and Car Service Knowledge is what G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical stands for. Our Collinsville car service brings you reliable auto repairs and the security of knowing that our mechanics are fully trained and qualified to service your car. For trusted car service from a friendly local mechanic, visit G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical in Collinsville today.

Collinsville car service G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical team Peter, Kylie, Ann-Marie, Zachary, Antony, Lachlan, Barb and Rachel will get your car back on the road.

G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical in Collinsville is a family based car service with long term serving staff members adding to our friendly family environment. We believe in giving back to our community by way of donations to a variety of organisations and sporting bodies as well as training our youth though school work experience and apprenticeships. As part of our workforce we have employed new apprentices with the desire to develop them quality tradesmen and after achieving this, we have been able to keep these employees working with us still to this day.

We attribute this to our workshop being a family environment. We take great pride in providing a high level of customer service and quality workmanship, doing what is best for our customers whilst using quality parts and workmanship with safety as our highest concern.

As a Repco Authorised Service centre, G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical are committed to high quality workmanship and provide the very best automotive care to our clients. Our Collinsville car service is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring each mechanic possesses up to date technical knowledge with new procedures learned constantly. When servicing your car at G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical, you can be assured that your drive will be kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods. All our work and quality Repco parts have a Nationwide Warranty, available at over 500 Repco Authorised Service centres - Giving you peace of mind wherever you travel. 

If the job is worth doing - do it right the first time!

G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical in Collinsville is a fully equipped car service workshop.

Automotive Servicing and Repairs in Collinsville

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 G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical in Collinsville 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 G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical in Collinsville 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.

Call the experts at G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical for your Log Book Servicing needs.

A logbook service is a comprehensive maintenance routine prescribed by the vehicle's manufacturer, recorded in a logbook to maintain warranty and ensure optimal vehicle performance and safety. This includes checks and replacements of fluids, filters, and critical components to ensure optimal performance and safety.

We can perform fully qualified log book servicing on a wide range of makes and models including: Holden, Ford, Mazda, Toyota, Nissan, BMW, Audi, Hyundai, Honda, Kia - and many more.

Keeping up with your Log Book schedule helps to maintain your statutory rights to a new car warranty.

 We don't have to have a physical log book in order to do a Log Book Service - it just means we follow the manufacturers guidelines. We can certainly provide you with a log book to help you record your cars service history, which will be a benefit if you ever decide to sell your vehicle. Want to know more about 

Many people believe they must go back to a car dealership for New Car Log Book servicing in order to maintain the warranty. Actually, the ACCC have consistently confirmed that under Australian Law, you are free to have your car service carried out by a mechanic or service centre of your choice provided they are qualified to do so. See our video to learn more. 

New Car Warranties … the Facts.

Don't let small things become BIG things because a regular inspection has been missed. It's not worth the inconvenience. Let the experienced team at G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical make sure you are safe on the road.

Log Book service in Collinsville at G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical

New Car Log Book Service in Collinsville

G-Spot Engineering &amp; Mechanical are well-placed to take care all of your Car Air Conditioning Re-gas, Repairs, Inspection or Servicing needs

You should drop off your car to G-Spot Engineering &amp; Mechanical (AU04484) regularly to ensure the air conditioner system continues performing at its best as well as having the mechanics check out the condition of the whole vehicle.

Repco Authorised Service mechanics perform a 65 point Vehicle Inspection with every service and can warn you about any items that may need renewing in the near future or those that are already damaged beyond repair.

G-Spot Engineering &amp; Mechanical care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation (AU04484) to reliably and responsibly conduct automotive air conditioning service in and around Collinsville and the surrounding areas.

Air Conditioner FAQ's

An automotive air conditioning system is made up of four basic parts - a belt driven pump called a compressor to compress and circulate gas, the condenser to dissipate heat and condense gas to a liquid, an expansion device to convert liquid refrigerant to gas and an evaporator system to withdraw heat from the car…

Do you have questions about your car airconditioning? Read our FAQ's to learn more

Living in a warm and humid environment like Collinsville, Queensland, it is essential to have your car air conditioning system regularly serviced. Here are the top 3 benefits of having a car air con serviced in Collinsville Queensland.

Having a well-maintained car air conditioning system ensures that you and your passengers remain cool and comfortable, even on the hottest days. A regular air conditioning service includes checking the refrigerant levels, cleaning the system, and inspecting the air filter. This process ensures that your air conditioning system is operating efficiently, producing cold air, and preventing unpleasant odors.

Regularly servicing your car air conditioning system can help prevent the buildup of harmful bacteria and mold that can thrive in the warm and damp conditions within the system. These contaminants can affect the quality of air inside the vehicle, leading to respiratory problems or allergic reactions. Regular servicing eliminates these issues, creating a healthier environment for you and your passengers.

A car air conditioning service in Collinsville, Queensland, can help prevent costly breakdowns or repairs. Regular maintenance can identify potential problems before they cause significant damage to your vehicle's air conditioning system. Addressing issues promptly will keep your air conditioning running efficiently, extending its lifespan and reducing the need for costly repairs.

Having your car's air conditioning serviced yearly means you often assist prevention of 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 vehicle air conditioner system actually saves you money because it results in a reduction of fuel consumption.

RAS Auto Facts - Air Conditioning

Refrigerant can leak or evaporate over time meaning your air con system will begin to deteriorate and will have to work harder, with a resulting increase in fuel consumed.

Therefore, it is important to regularly check the condition of the rubber seals for any signs of leaks or failure which may be a sign of refrigerant loss.

G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical (AU04484) can perform all your Car Air Conditioning Regas, Repairs, Inspection or Servicing needs in Collinsville and the surrounding areas.

G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation (AU04484) to reliably and responsibly conduct vehicle air conditioner regas, repairs, inspection or servicing.

Get your car's air conditioning unit serviced and repaired to keep cool while saving money. Enjoy efficient and affordable repairs for a comfortable ride all year long. So keep your cool with less fuel with an Air Conditioning Service from G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical (AU04484)…

Keep Cool for Less: Save Money with Air Conditioning Servicing and Repairs in Collinsville

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.

G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation (AU04484) to conduct automotive air conditioning service reliably and responsibly. ARC Approved Car Air Conditioning Servicing reduces Fuel Costs and protects your health. 

G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical are the best choice to manage all your Automotive Air Conditioner Regas, Repairs, Servicing or Inspection needs in Collinsville and the surrounding areas.

G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation (AU04484) to conduct automotive air conditioning services

Car Air Conditioning service in Collinsville

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We advise that our workshop will be closed for the Christmas period from close of business Friday the 20th of December and reopening on Tuesday the 31st of December

We advise that the workshop will be closed over the Easter long weekend from 29th of March, reopening on Tuesday 2nd of April

We also advise that we will be closed Tuesday the 25th of April for ANZAC Day reopening Wednesday the 26th of April.

We wish to advise that we will be closed for the public holiday on the 2nd of October. Apologies for any inconvenience.

G-Spot Engineering & Mechanical take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. 
		
Conveniently located in Collinsville, 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. 
		
G-Spot Engineering & 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.

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