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We advise that our workshop will be closed for the Christmas period from the close of business on Friday the 23rd of December and reopening on Monday the 9th of January

Wilkie's Auto Centre take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. 

Conveniently located in Bribie Island, 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. 
		
Wilkie's Auto Centre 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.

Looking for the next step in your automotive career? Are you an automotive professional who's passionate about delivering outstanding customer service and technical expertise, while working with a fantastic, dedicated team?

Here at Wilkie's Auto Centre  you'll be valued not just your technical expertise, but your commitment to excellence, critical problem solving skills, as well as your ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

If this sounds like you, discover the open opportunities at Wilkie's Auto Centre, a member of Australia's largest independent service network, and join the best heads in the business.

Join the best heads in the business at Wilkie's Auto Centre

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The Repco Authorised Service Nationwide Warranty gives you peace of mind wherever you go. It covers quality Repco parts and labour and is honoured at any Repco Authorised Service centre in Australia, including Wilkie's Auto Centre.  With over 500 locations Australia wide you can’t go wrong with a warranty like this, that’s real peace of mind. In addition to our Nationwide Warranty, our goods and services come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. See details.

It covers quality Repco parts and labour and is honoured at any Repco Authorised Service centre in Australia*.

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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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The ACCC has recently updated information about your right to choose who services your new car.  They have confirmed that you don't have to take your car back to the dealer. Regardless of what you are told about warranties, your rights are protected under Australian Consumer Law (ACL). Any warranty offered by a manufacturer is in addition to your consumer guarantees. You can choose an independent mechanic like the team at Wilkie's Auto Centre without voiding your right to a statutory warranty.  Contact Wilkie's Auto Centre to discuss your new car service requirements, book a service online using our handy booking form below or drop by our Bongaree workshop.

The ACCC has recently updated information about your right to choose who services your new car

A win for consumers on log book servicing

To help you understand Log Book servicing and learn more about Wilkie's Auto Centre in Bongaree, please read the questions and answers below: What is a Log Book Service? A log book service is done as per the vehicle's servicing requirements. Why do I need a log book service? A logbook service is required to maintain warranty. What happens if I miss a Service? If you miss a logbook service and the vehicle is still under warranty this will void the warranty.  If the vehicle is out of warranty a service is recommended every 6 months or 10,000kms. Do you have Loan cars and how much do they cost? No, we do not have loan cars but do have a courtesy bus and can drop you back home and then collect you when your vehicle is finished. Will I lose my New Car Warranty if I don't go back to the dealer? No - you will not lose your new car warranty as Wilkies perform log book servicing as per manufacturers requirements. We have more information on this for you in our article. Please click here. I have lost my Log Book, do I need it? If your vehicle is under warranty you need a logbook - we can supply a Repco logbook to show proof the vehicle has been serviced as per manufacturers requirements. Do you provide Digital reports for the work you have done? Yes. Do you provide Digital reports of what's wrong with my car? Yes. This appears on the invoice and can be sent electronically. How long will the service take? This would depend on what service your vehicle requires.  For a general service you would be looking at 1.25 - 1.5hours.  If it is a major service we can quote you on price and time required. How much will my service cost? This varies with each vehicle - generally if it is a small vehicle approx $270, 4wd vehicles approx $340 and diesel 4wd vehicles $390.  Every vehicle takes different quantities of oil and has different filters therefore costs will vary. How can I pay for my Service? We accept all types of credit cards, including AMEX and by cash. When are you Open? Monday to Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm What is the earliest time I can bring my car in? You can drop off your vehicle as early as required - there is an after-hours box that customers can drop their keys into. Can I drop off my car after hours? Yes Is there a secure key drop off box after hours? Yes (See above) Can I collect my car after hours? Yes - we have 2 after hours key lock boxes. Can you pick up my car from home? Unfortunately we cannot pick your car up. Can you drop me home when I deliver my car for servicing or repair? Yes - Wilkie's Auto Centre have a courtesy bus for drop off and pick up. What happens if something is not right after my car service? We warranty all repairs to your vehicle and if you are not satisfied we ask you to contact the office and bring back your vehicle so it can be repaired to your satisfaction. Plus you have the added assurance of our REPCO Nationwide Warranty if you find yourself out of town.  Will you give me reminders when my next service is due? Wilkie's Auto Centre put a lube sticker on your windscreen showing the date and Kilometres when it is due for servicing. Can my car be serviced at the same time it is being repaired? Yes it can. How do I book my car in for a service? You can Contact Us or Book Online How often should I really service my car? Wilkie's Auto Centre recommends every 10,000kms or 6 months. I don't drive much, do I still need a service? Yes. Things still deteriorate and with regular servicing you can detect early any issues that may be arising. Can you fix other things while my car is being serviced? Yes we can. Can you wash my car? No - we do not wash cars. Do you use good quality oils and parts? Yes. Wilkie's Auto Centre are a Repco Authorised Service Centre and use only high quality parts from Repco. We source genuine parts when required and use Penrite Oils. Do you check my brakes during a service? Yes - Wilkie's Auto Centre always check your brakes as part of a service. 

Wilkie's Auto Centre share their customers frequently asked questions about Log Book servicing in Bongaree...

Frequently Asked Questions about Log Book servicing

Our hearts are breaking as bushfires continue to devastate communities, with so many families throughout our beautiful country losing everything. Wilkie's Auto Centre are getting behind Repco's fundraising efforts to support the Australian Red Cross, who are just one of the many organisations assisting in disaster relief and recovery efforts. If you would like to make a monetary donation to support the Australian Red Cross you can at any one of the 500+ Repco parts stores across Australia, which will go towards supporting the thousands of people that have been displaced by these tragic fires.

Repco Authorised Service are getting behind Repco's fundraising efforts to support the Australian Red Cross, just one of the many organisations assisting in disaster relief and recovery efforts.

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