Our Services

Vehicle Inspections

In Queensland, before you prepare to sell, give away, or otherwise transfer ownership of a vehicle, you are legally required to make sure the vehicle receives a safety certificate from a certified tester. This certificate is issued by the tester after they have ensured that the vehicle meets at least the minimum safety requirements laid out by the government.

Because a safety certificate only guarantees that your vehicle meets the bare minimum requirements for safe driving on the road, we recommend that you take any vehicle you are thinking of buying to perform a pre-purchase inspection. Vehicles can still qualify for a safety certificate, even with a host of expensive mechanical problems.

If you need a safety certificate or pre-purchase inspection for a passenger vehicle or 4WD, get in touch today! -  Uber Roadworthys Now Available!

Steering and Suspension

While most people only really spare a thought for their suspension when they're on a bumpy road, suspension is actually very important for the safety of yourself and your passengers. In addition to ride comfort, your suspension is responsible for maximising the traction that your tyres exert on the road surface, and problems in your suspension can substantially increase your stopping distance as well as spilt coffee.

Brian Swain Automotive can help you with:

• Shock absorbers and Coil springs
• Bushing replacement
• Tension bars
• Sway bars
• Power steering

If your teeth rattle when you drive over speedbumps, talk to us today!

Air Conditioning

Summer in Australia can be unbearable if your air conditioning isn't functioning properly. In addition to keeping you cool, your AC is also responsible for heating, and defogging your windscreen. Interestingly, your aircon can actually degrade more from disuse than from use. Air conditioning systems consist of a multitude of rubber hosing and tubes, and without regular use these tubes, and the seals that connect them, slowly dry out and crack, allowing the refrigerant gas to leak out, which robs your aircon of its cooling power.

Brian Swain Automotive is an air conditioning specialist, and we can help you with any problems you're having with your air conditioning, including, but not limited to:

• Leak check
• Tubing replacement
• TX valve replacement
• Compressor repair or replacement
• Re-gassing

Keep your cool this summer, and contact us today!

Clutch and Transmission

Responsible for transferring the power from the engine to the wheels, the drivetrain consists of some of the most precise and intricate pieces of machinery in your vehicle. Due to this complexity, any faults or breaks in the drivetrain can quickly proliferate into incredibly complicated and costly repairs. If you notice a strange grinding noise when you change gears, or notice a strange burning smell coming from under the bonnet, or fluid leaking from the engine bay, you might have a problem with your transmission.

At Brian Swain Automotive we can help with the following drivetrain problems

• Clutch repair and service
• Automatic and manual transmission repair and service
• Slip differential repair and service
• CV joint repair and service

If your vehicle's drivetrain needs service, get in touch today!

Radiators and Cooling Systems

If your cooling system is faulty then not only will it reduce your fuel efficiency, but also your engine lifespan, as engines running too hot will cause damage to the head gasket, pistons and cylinders. If your thermostat is faulty this could be happening without you knowing!

Here at Brian Swain Automotive we can perform:

• Coolant flush and leak check
• Head gasket replacement
• Intercooler repair or replacement
• Heater unit repair or replacement
• Radiator repair or replacement
• Thermostat check and replacement

If your vehicle is running hot or leaking coolant, talk to us today!

Diagnostics and Auto-Electrical

With the increasing complexity of modern vehicles, more and more of their machinery is governed by an Electronic Control Unit (ECU). ECU's monitor many aspects of your vehicle's performance, and a lot can be learnt about what's happening to your vehicle by plugging our diagnostic scan tools into your vehicle's onboard computer and analysing the reports that we receive.

At Brian Swain Automotive our automotive electricians can help you with:

• Alternators and starter motors
• Battery test and replacement
• Body electrics
• ECU testing and repair or replacement
• EFI diagnostics
• Lighting systems
• And anything else

If the check engine light is staring up at you from the dashboard, contact us today!

Brake Services

Your brakes are the most important safety feature your vehicle has. While other safety systems only reduce the damage of the crash, your brakes can actually prevent a crash altogether. An increase in stopping distance can mean the difference between an emergency stop and an accident, so it's important to keep your brakes well maintained.

Here at Brian Swain Automotive we can provide the following brake services:

• Brake component machining
• Brake line replacement
• General brake service

If you haven't had your brakes checked in a while, talk to us today!

Tyres and Wheels

As your tyres' treads wear down, they provide immensely reduced traction, which leads to a host of dangers, with increased risk of skidding and increased stopping distance in emergency situations. Faults in your vehicle's wheel alignment will reduce your steering control and increase wear on your tyres.

At Brian Swain Automotive we offer the following services:

• Major tyre brands for all makes and models
• Tyre fitting and balancing
• Wheel alignment

If your tyres are going bald, get in touch today!

Other Services

We offer a wide range of services here at Brian Swain Automotive, including, but not limited to:

• Exhaust system repairs
• Windscreen replacement and repair
• Trailer and Caravan repairs
• Petrol and common rail diesel specialist
• Timing belt replacement including full inclusive kit
• And much more

If you need a service you haven't seen listed above, please contact us today!