Author: Dannie Lyman

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Dannie Lyman

Are Aftermarket Car parts as good as Genuine?

Most mechanics won’t discuss genuine and aftermarket with you. Generally they have been in the industry long enough to know which is better or necessary for the application. In our experience at GDL this is the case. There are certain car parts that based off previous experience you just never bother with. However it is

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GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Do Mechanics Need To Worry About Job Security In A Future Electric Vehicle Industry?

“People are freaking out,” noting that some of the resistance to change is propelled by unfounded rumours of technicians being electrocuted by electric vehicles. Majority of the independent auto repairs trading today have done nothing to prepare for the change that is coming. Some sources state “Ninety percent of our industry has done nothing” (Washington

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GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

When Will Electric Cars Take Over?

At a recent staff meeting one of our team raised questions about the future of the automotive industry, job security for technicians and the future of the internal combustion engines in the Australian market. These are all questions that have begun to sneak up on those in the automotive industry as we prepare for the

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GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Australia Doesn’t Buy Crude Oil From Russia So Why The Fuel Prices?

The conflict in the Ukraine is being blamed for the hike in prices at the bowser. The general excuse given by oil companies, politicians and anyone who cars to weigh in on the debate is “The conflict between Russia and the Ukraine”. Russia is the worlds second largest supplier of Crude oil making the explanation

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Jeep
Dannie Lyman

Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 Common Problems

The Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 Comes with three motor options in Australia. 6.4 V8 Hemi petrol 3.6 V6 Petrol 3.0 V6 Diesel As with any car that is ten to fifteen years old, there are always common issues that arise. The Video above runs through the comprehensive list of common faults that all three options

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Ford
Dannie Lyman

Ford Territory Diesel Faults

The Ford Territory Diesel engine is a Land Rover engine used int he Land Rover Discovery. This motor has several common faults to keep an eye out for. The engine runs a timing belt instead of a chain. There is actually two belts. The main belt on the front of the motor and a diesel

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Toyota
Dannie Lyman

Toyota Hilux Coolant leak

The petrol four cylinder engine fitted to the TGN model hills is common for developing a coolant leak from the plastic water pipe that runs beneath the inlet manifold. Toyota have changed the replacement part to a metal pipe which means that once changed this pipe should never need to be changed again. The replacement

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Hyundai
Dannie Lyman

How to Fix Hyundai I30 Steering Knock

The most common fault with the Hyundai I30 is a knock and clunking noise that develops int he steering wheel. The cause for this is a Little plastic gear that fails. Be careful of any one trying to sell you a complete column. Having said that the second most common fault is the failure of

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Land Rover & Range Rover
Dannie Lyman

Land Rover Discovery Won’t Change Gears

The Land Rover Discovery Sport and the Discovery 4 are both known for a common fault with the failure of the electronic shifter module. This is a relatively simple repair however parts involved can be rather expensive. The fault presents in one of two ways. Either the shifter button will not raise up out of

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