Author: Dannie Lyman

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Dannie Lyman

November Special: Win A Sydney Harbour Charter

Our November Special is an exceptional offer. Book your vehicle in at any of the GDL stores throughout the month of November and get it serviced with us and you will go in the draw to win a charter on Sydney harbour with Too up Sailing. This price includes a four hour charter on Sydney

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Jeep Cherokee Expert
Jeep
Dannie Lyman

Jeep Cherokee Fault Code P0887

The fault code for P0887 comes up semi regularly with the Jeep Cherokee. The symptoms of the vehicle are “device transmission now” warning light on the dash and the vehicle either in Limp home mode or stuck in top gear. The fault reads TCM power really control circuit high. There is no external relay for

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should i buy at auctions
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Dannie Lyman

Should I Buy A Car From The Auctions?

The short answer to this question is no. However let’s unpack this some more. Often when someone discovers they have a major mechanical failure with a vehicle that exceeds the budget for repairs they are faced with only a few options to resolve this issue. One of the most common solutions to this is to

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Are Jeeps Lemons
Jeep
Dannie Lyman

Are Jeeps Lemons?

As part of our niche of being one of Sydneys only independent Jeep specialists, we have joined several online communities for Jeep owners and enthusiasts. A frequent topic of conversation seems to arise within these groups around the fact that the Jeep range of vehicles seem to have a list of common faults and for

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Jeep
Dannie Lyman

Jeep Grand Cherokee Steering Rack Leak

One of the common faults the grand Cherokee has is a oil leak thats starts from the steering rack. There are several other common faults with these vehicles which we have covered in other articles. All of which you can find by clicking here. The rack leak usually develops from either seals on the inner

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Jeep Grand Cherokee engine mount
Jeep
Dannie Lyman

Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Mount

The three litre diesel engine fitted to the Jeep grand Cherokee is known for a few common faults. Most of which we have covered off in the article you can read here. One of the not so common issues that still shows up occasionally is the failure of the engine mounts for these engines. Traditionally

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Jeep Expert Sydney
Jeep
Dannie Lyman

Jeep Power Steering Oil

Throughout our dealings with the Jeep product we have come across two common issues that seem to arise surrounding the Jeep power steering system and the fluid that is used in them. To date we have only experienced these two hurdles on the Grand Cherokee however we do know that the fluid in question is

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Subaru Expert Sydney
Subaru
Dannie Lyman

Subaru Forester Body Kit Options

  For Subaru performance parts and merchandise please visit www.gdlautosport.com.au   Content Taken Directly From JDM Emergency.com     Menu:Forester SG 03-05– XT body kits– Cross Sports/STi kits– Side Skirts and rear Bumper/Lips– Accessories– Important TipsForester SG 06-07– Front bumper types and lips– Grilles– Accessories– Important tipsForester SG 2003-2005 modelsThere is one major question you

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Subaru Power window switch
Subaru
Dannie Lyman

Subaru Forester Power Window Fault

One of the most common failures on the Subaru Forester in the failure of one or both of the front power windows. What normally happens with these is the electric motor on the window regulator fails. This is a common fault with many vehicles as the electric motors work hard every time the window goes

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