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Dannie Lyman

How To Quickly Diagnose Internal Engine Damage

Before you rip the cylinder head off a car, the oil pan or any other component to confirm internal engine damage, there is one quick test you can do before you spend hours ripping an engine apart. Pull the oil filter out of the vehicle and rip it open, your looking for grit, little metal

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GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Sell My Car for Me

Have a used car you want to sell? Want more than trade in value? Don’t want to waste your weekends trying to sell your car? We have the solution for your problem. For a fee, GDL can sell your vehicle on your behalf. As part of the value add to our customers we can take

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GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Car Air Conditioning Repairs

A common issue that arises with many air conditioning repairs on motor vehicles is actually attributed to only part of the repair being carried out. In majority of cases, when a air conditioning component fails, it sends a very fine mist or paste of metal fragments throughout the system. Common practice is for mechanics to

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GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Mechanic Wanted

We are on the hunt for some more talent to join our ever growing team. GDL is not your run of the mill service shop. The norm of carrying out oil changes and replacing brake pads is not the bulk of our work. We are looking for someone with experience in the more complex repairs,

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GDL Auto Blog
Gordon Atkinson

How Far Can You Edge into an Intersection When Turning Right?

There’s a lot of confusion at traffic lights across Australia about the correct way to turn right. Here’s a guide on how to make a right turn legally and safely. Most drivers find themselves turning right at traffic lights daily, sometimes even multiple times a day. However, everyone seems to have their own method. Some

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GDL Auto Blog
Gordon Atkinson

Is Toyota making a grand return to Formula 1?

reports suggest the automotive giant is on the brink of re-joining the world’s most prestigious motorsport series. After a 15 year hiatus, Toyota could be back on the Formula 1 grid as early as 2026. The allure of Formula 1 lies in its new regulations for 2026, which focus on sustainability and competitive balance. These

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Gordon Atkinson

Understanding the Breakdown of Costs at the Petrol Pump

In Australia, petrol prices are determined by a mix of global and local factors. The price you see at the pump is influenced by the cost of refined petrol, taxes, and industry operating costs and margins. Global Factors Local Factors Breakdown of the Petrol Pump Price The typical Australian petrol pump price breaks down into

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GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

What to do if you put the wrong fuel in your Diesel

At some point everyone who owns a Diesel motor vehicle will put petrol into it by mistake or will accidently pour add blue into the fuel tank instead of the add blue tank. As soon as you realise this has happened. Stop driving the vehcile and shut it down. If you havent started the vehicle

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GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Never Ever Sign a Form 6

Form Six in New South Wales relates to motor vehicle dealerships and used cars yards selling second hand vehicles with known damage. The intention of this form is to protect the dealership from warranty claims made against it when selling a vehicle that has blatant and obvious panel damage or water damage. The form is

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