Category: GDL Auto Blog

GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Easter Promotion

Typically people put vehicle servicing off until after the holiday period. This is counter productive, you need to have problems resolved before they even arise. Prevention is better than cure. Many costly repairs on motor vehicles are actually completely avoidable. We have seen this even more so in recent years with the financial pressure of

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GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Why Are Electric Vehicles So Expensive?

Will Electric Vehicle Come down in Price? One of the biggest barriers for would-be buyers of electric cars in the current economic climate, is the purchase price. There is a massive problem with electric cars – their price tags. It’s not the only cause for hesitation that prevents the current crop of battery-powered vehicles from

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GDL Auto Blog
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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GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Dealership Scams: Used Car Warranty

This is different to new car warranty. This is a warranty sold to you by a third party. Watch the short video where Dannie explains why this is a complete and total waste of money. www.gdlauto.com.au https://gdlauto.com.au/blog/ https://www.facebook.com/GDLAutomotive https://www.facebook.com/gdlsubaruparts https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fgdlautomotive%2F https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fgdlautoparts%2F https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannie-ly… https://www.tiktok.com/@gdl_autosport? Have a project car that needs parts or a daily that needs more

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GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Sell My Car for Me

Want to sell your car? Hoping to get more than Scrap metal value? Hoping to get more than Trade in value? Don’t want to spend your weekends dealing with time wasters? GDL is excited to announce a new service that has been trailed through our stores over the past twenty four months. We can sell

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GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Do I Have To Service My Car at the Dealership to Keep my Warranty?

The Short answer to the question here is No you do not. There are a few different types of warranty that come with vehicles. The first is what is referred to as manufacturers warranty, the second is an aftermarket warranty sold by a third party and operates more like an insurance policy than a warranty.

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