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Star Automotive and Tyres take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. 

Conveniently located in Moonah, 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. 

Star Automotive and Tyres 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.


Here's what you can win! Return flights for 2 adults and 2 children (if required) 3–4 nights accommodation 4 x General Admission Tickets to Supercars Gold Coast 500 Spending money allowance ($500) Supercars merchandise pack Theme park tickets for 2 adults and 2 children Airport Transfers (if required) How to Enter: Have your car battery replaced with a Repco battery at Star Automotive and Tyres between 1 June and 31 July 2026 and visit https://www.repcoservice.com/lp/win-a-family-gold-coast-experience to enter the draw. 
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Repco Authorised Service is Australia's largest network of independent car service workshops and with that comes the reliability of a Nationwide Warranty. Each independently owned Repco Authorised Service workshop offers you an Australian-wide warranty ensuring the goods and services you receive are free from defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. If something does go wrong or you have a question about our Nationwide Warranty, please get in touch with us here. With over 500 Repco Authorised Service centres Australia wide, there are few places you won't find one of our workshops within easy reach. Warranty Period For services provided by any Repco Authorised Service workshop, the warranty is for a period of 12 months or 20,000kms (whichever comes first) from the date of your invoice. Claims If you need to make a claim under the warranty, please contact the Repco Authorised Service workshop that originally completed the work on your vehicle. The workshop where the work was originally performed will be responsible for responding to and accepting claims. If the original workshop can't help, they may authorise another workshop in the network to assist. Terms and Conditions What does the warranty cover? The Repco Authorised Service workshop will have the option of reperforming, replacing or repairing the good or service if it is or becomes defective during the warranty period, at no additional charge.
a.       Where the good or service is replaced, repaired or reperformed pursuant to this warranty, the replacement good or reperformed service will be subject to the terms of this warranty commencing on the date of the original invoice.
b.       If you request for a good to be repaired, your Repco Authorised Service workshop may choose to replace the good with a refurbished good of the same type. The warranty will cover any reasonable diagnosis or scanning fees conducted by the relevant Repco Authorised Service workshop, if such goods or services are later found to be defective. If the work done on your vehicle involves the supply of services from another service provider nominated by the Repco Authorised Service centre, the warranty offered by such service provider will replace this Nationwide Warranty to the extent of such goods .  The Repco Authorised Service centre will advise you of the terms and conditions of such warranty. The rights and obligations under this warranty remain solely with the original Repco Authorised Service workshop that provided you with the product or service. The benefit of this warranty is personal to you and is not transferable. What does the warranty not cover? This warranty does not cover: normal wear and tear and consumable goods such as globes, wipers, and fluids; loss of any data stored in your vehicle like music or phone numbers; and any incidental loss or damage caused by the defect, such as towing fees, loss of profits, loss of use and loss of goodwill or other loss or damage that cannot reasonably be considered to arise normally. This warranty is void if the defect is a consequence of misuse, neglect, abuse, incorrect operation or improper maintenance of the vehicle, accident, or other use that is not otherwise caused by a Repco Authorised Service workshop. How to submit a warranty claim Step 1: Have your original invoice ready. Step 2: Ensure that you make your claim within the warranty period. Step 3:  Please contact the Repco Authorised Service centre that carried out the relevant repairs or maintenance on your vehicle. Their contact details are on  your original invoice.  Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law The goods and services acquired from a Repco Authorised Service workshop comes with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. For major failures with the service, you are entitled: to cancel your service contract with us; and to a refund for the unused portion, or to compensation for its reduced value. You are also entitled to choose a refund or replacement for major failures with goods. If a failure with the goods or a service does not amount to a major failure, you are entitled to have the failure rectified in a reasonable time. If this is not done, you are entitled to a refund for the goods and to cancel the contract for the service and obtain a refund of any unused portion. You are also entitled to be compensated for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage from a failure in the goods or service.

Enjoy peace of mind with the Repco Authorised Service Nationwide Warranty. Quality parts and labour covered at over 500 locations across Australia.

Nationwide Warranty

Wheel balancing is a crucial yet often overlooked maintenance service that ensures a smooth and safe driving experience. When your wheels are balanced, the weight is evenly distributed around the entire circumference of the wheel and tyre assembly. This balance is vital for your vehicle’s performance, comfort, and longevity. Symptoms of Unbalanced Wheels If your wheels are unbalanced, you may notice: Vibrations: The steering wheel, floor, or seat may shake, especially at higher speeds. Uneven Tyre Wear: Tyres may wear down unevenly, leading to a shorter lifespan. Increased Fuel Consumption: Unbalanced wheels can increase rolling resistance, causing your vehicle to consume more fuel. Steering Issues: Your vehicle may pull to one side, making it difficult to maintain a straight path. Potential Damage if Not Addressed Neglecting to balance your wheels can lead to several costly issues: Premature Tyre Wear: This can necessitate early replacement of your tyres, increasing your expenses. Suspension and Steering Component Damage: The continuous vibration can damage critical parts of your vehicle, leading to expensive repairs. Decreased Safety: Poor wheel balance affects your vehicle’s handling, especially during emergency manoeuvres, potentially compromising your safety. At Star Automotive and Tyres in Moonah, we offer professional wheel balancing services to keep your vehicle running smoothly. Ensuring your wheels are balanced not only improves your driving experience but also extends the life of your tyres and vehicle components. Don't wait until you feel vibrations—get your wheels checked and balanced by our experts today!

Get expert wheel balancing at Star Automotive and Tyres in Moonah. Prevent uneven tyre wear and vibration. Learn the signs of unbalanced wheels and avoid costly repairs.

The Importance of Wheel Balancing for Your Vehicle

The phrase 'wheel alignment' refers to how parallel your car's wheels are and their positioning in relation to the vehicle. Every car, no matter the make or model, is engineered to provide accurate steering and braking capabilities, provided the angles of the wheel alignment are correct. How does a wheel alignment help? A wheel alignment, a vital maintenance task for vehicles, ensures that the angles of the wheels are adjusted according to the manufacturer's specifications. This procedure has several benefits:  1. it significantly enhances driving safety by improving vehicle handling and preventing the steering from pulling to one side, thereby reducing the risk of accidents.  2. a proper alignment minimises tyre wear, which not only prolongs the life of the tyres but also leads to financial savings by reducing the frequency of tyre replacements.  3. an aligned vehicle experiences better fuel efficiency as the tyres face less resistance from the road, meaning the engine doesn't have to work as hard to move the vehicle forward. Overall, wheel alignment is essential for ensuring a smoother, safer driving experience, extending tyre life, and improving fuel economy, which together contribute to the long-term health and efficiency of the vehicle. When do I need a Wheel Alignment? A wheel alignment might be necessary when you start experiencing symptoms such as uneven tyre wear, the steering wheel is off-centre when driving straight, the vehicle pulls to one side, or there's noticeable steering wheel vibration.  These symptoms indicate that the wheels are not aligned properly, affecting the vehicle's handling and potentially leading to faster tyre wear, reduced fuel efficiency, and extra strain on suspension components. It's also wise to get an alignment after purchasing new tyres, after a collision or hitting a significant pothole, or when suspension parts that affect the tyre positions have been replaced. Regular alignments, as recommended by the vehicle's manufacturer, help ensure optimal tyre life and vehicle performance. Extend the life of your tyres - Rotate Rotating your tyres is a crucial maintenance task that can significantly extend their life and improve your vehicle's performance. Tyre rotation involves changing the position of the tyres on the vehicle — for example, moving the front tyres to the rear and vice versa. This process ensures even tyre wear since each position on the vehicle causes tyres to wear differently due to factors like weight distribution and turning patterns. Manufacturers recommend rotating tyres every 5,000 to 8,000 kilometres, but it's wise to consult your vehicle's manual or a professional for specific guidance. By regularly rotating your tyres, you maintain balanced handling and traction, prevent uneven tread wear, and maximise the lifespan of your tyres, ultimately saving you money and enhancing road safety. Star Automotive and Tyres is your go-to place for a wheel alignment service and any tyre related matters. Our team of experts will ensure that your car's wheels are aligned correctly, giving you the best performance, safety, and economy. Don't neglect this essential service, and schedule your wheel alignment service with us today!

Ensure optimal vehicle performance with Star Automotive's wheel alignment service. Extend tyre life, boost fuel efficiency & enjoy safer driving. Book now!

What is a Wheel Alignment?

Your cars safety and roadworthiness is dependent on 3 elements, it's ‘stopping, steering and stability' capabilities. Not only do the suspension and shock absorbers provide a comfortable ride, but they also play a vital role in maintaining three crucial capabilities that ensure your safety, the safety of your passengers, and that of other road users. To avoid potential issues, routine maintenance is recommended, and any irregularities should be reported to us immediately for inspection. When do I need to service my suspension? An important part of keeping all aspects of your vehicle working properly is to stick to your regular Log Book servicing schedule. However, if you notice any of the following symptoms you should get your vehicle checked out as soon as possible; Steering Wheel Vibration or pulsing Nose diving and swerving - bonnet dips when braking or slowing down Car veers in side winds Car rocks and rolls over bumps and doesn't hug bends when cornering Uneven tyre wear Makes a rattling noise Clunking over bumps Bouncing, dipping and diving Our suspension and shock absorber services include inspection, diagnosis, repairs and replacements so we'll have your car fixed and back on the road time. Don't delay, book today. Why choose Star Automotive and Tyres? Top Quality: As a part of the Repco Authorised Service Centre network all of the work we perform is backed by our Repco Nationwide Warranty. The Right Parts: Our mechanics are kept up on all the latest parts thanks to Repco service bulletins. Additionally, we have access to the Repco spare parts network which means we can find you the right part at the right price. The Best Team: Our mechanics are well versed in many different makes and models. From a fleet of vehicles to the family car, we are here for you. What are some of your suspension & shock absorber's important parts? Springs - Springs are designed to absorb energy and there are several different types including leaf, coil, torsion bar or air assisted springs. The springs on different types of cars will be set up to different levels. Luxury cars, for example, may have soft springs to produce a smoother ride but this results in more body movement when the car brakes and corners. Sports cars, on the other hand, tend to have tighter springs which allow for more aggressive driving, including around corners, but also mean a less smooth ride. Shock absorbers - these dissipate the energy absorbed by the springs. The car would not work properly without the shock absorbers because the springs would cause it to bounce up and down when you go over a bump rather than absorb that bump. Strut - this is a shock absorber mounted inside a coil spring. Struts do the job of the springs and shock absorbers plus provide additional structural support for the suspension system. Anti-sway bar - spans the width of the axle and joins the two sides of the suspension together to provide stability to the car while it is moving. Get more useful information in Repco's Shock Absorbers Auto Facts Video For high quality Suspension & Shock Absorber Services at a competitive price, contact us using the links below. We can service many customers in Moonah and the surrounding areas.

Your cars safety and roadworthiness is dependent on 3 things consisting of the vehicle's ‘stopping, steering and stability' capabilities.

Suspension & Shock Absorber Repairs in Moonah

As your local Mechanic in Moonah, Star Automotive and Tyres take great pride in offering our clients the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs Star Automotive and Tyres specialise in car servicing for all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. We only use quality parts and fluids in every car service and our mechanics are fully qualified, meaning the job is done right and your warranty remains intact. Tyre Specialists At Star Automotive and Tyres we have In Stock a large comprehensive range of tyres for many makes and models of cars and light commercial vehicles. Should you require something different to our range, we welcome special orders. Talk to our expert team to find the best tyres for your vehicle. Wheel Alignment & Balancing Replacing tyres, along with wheel alignment and balancing, are essential for optimal vehicle control. Star Automotive and Tyres specialises in tyre maintenance and related services, offering expert guidance on selecting the appropriate tyres for your vehicle. Air Conditioning Star Automotive and Tyres care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation to reliably and responsibly conduct automotive air conditioning service (AU62040). ARC Approved Car Air Conditioning Servicing reduces Fuel Costs and protects your health. The ARC Tick of approval helps ensure technicians have the skills and knowledge to correctly undertake service and repairs of refrigerated air conditioning to minimise environmental impact. Call to find out more about car air conditioning or Book a service online now.  Log Book Servicing 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. We can service new cars and Star Automotive and Tyres mechanics are more than happy to validate your log book when we service your car protecting you further. Roadworthy Inspections and Certificates Star Automotive and Tyres are licensed to perform Roadworthy Inspections and Pre-Registration inspections for interstate registration transfers. We can inspect all cars and light commercial vehicles up to 4.5 tonne. Battery Testing & Replacement Star Automotive and Tyres are experts when it comes to your car battery. We can perform a driveway test to check the charge level. We can also supply and replace your car battery when you start experiences problems like poor starting and issues with the electrical system. Here at Star Automotive and Tyres we are proud to be an Australian owned and operated workshop servicing our local community of Moonah. We believe that motorists in Moonah deserve the very best in customer service and technical expertise, that's why we choose to be a part of Australia's largest independent network of mechanical workshops, Repco Authorised Service. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, we 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. We have access to the best parts and training in the country and offer a Nationwide Warranty honoured at over 500 workshops across Australia. So, wherever you go, you can rely on the experience and knowledge of Star Automotive and Tyres and Repco Authorised Service. Our team The team at Star Automotive and Tyres are committed to excellence. As a Repco Authorised Service Centre we provide high quality customer service and superior workmanship, ensuring our customers receive the very best in automotive care. Our facilities Our workshop is widely acknowledged as one of the best equipped and most professional independent operations in Australia.  We offer secure free car parking onsite. Our service You wont find a better level of customer service than from the friendly team at Star Automotive and Tyres. You can rely on us to do the little things that really make a difference.

For friendly car service from a trusted independent mechanic you can rely on the team at Star Automotive and Tyres.

Star Automotive and Tyres

Cars are our passion.

Win a Family Gold Coast Experience

Nationwide Warranty

The Importance of Wheel Balancing for Your Vehicle

What is a Wheel Alignment?

Suspension & Shock Absorber Repairs in Moonah

Car Service & Repairs in Moonah