At Midas we appreciate that technical matters can sometimes be daunting, particularly if it involves technical terminology. To assist you get the information you need quickly, we have answered the questions that are most often asked by our customers. Simply click on the topic that you’d like to learn more about.
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It is important to regularly change your car’s radiator coolant, as doing so protects your car’s cooling system from rust and scale deposits. These deposits can reduce coolant circulation, which will lead to your vehicle overheating and breaking down.
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As automatic gearboxes age, sludgy fluid builds up inside. If this fluid is not properly flushed out, your car may begin to have difficulty changing gears, and also have a greatly reduced lifespan. This is considered so important that it is often part of maintaining your car’s warranty. At Midas we use the most advanced transmission flushing equipment available, so why not contact us today?
It is important to have your car serviced regularly as it not only keeps your car running efficiently, but also helps prevent problems requiring costly repairs. Midas are famous for their quality work and technical expertise, and are able to offer a range of service options to suit most cars, and all at a reasonable price.
Midas’ highly trained mechanics are more than happy to walk you through the work required to service your car. We will also happily show you any parts that have been replaced during a service, So why not give us a call today?
Your exhaust system – and the muffler in particular – is very sophisticated, although you can’t really appreciate it just by looking under your car. If you were to cut it open you would likely find what looks to be a bundle of metal tubes with holes in them. And while they might look simple, inside the muffler these tubes work together to force sound waves to hit one another in very precise ways, cancelling the sound in the process. With all this hidden engineering, it’s no wonder mufflers can’t be a one-size-fits-all replacement part.
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Your car’s exhaust system is pretty complex. Excess noise could be from a number of sources in the exhaust system including cracks or holes in manifolds, gaskets, pipes or the muffler itself. To find out for sure where the noise is coming from, just stop by your local Midas. We can not only find it, we can fix it, too.
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Excessive rust or broken rubber hangers can cause mufflers, pipes, and other parts of the exhaust system to hang extremely low or break, and that can be hazardous, especially to folks driving behind you. However, these aren’t always things that can be easily assessed by just peeking under your car. As a rule, we recommend having your exhaust system professionally inspected at least once a year.
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A Midas Logbook Service is a great way to keep your car in top shape. For a competitive rate, we can carry out a log book service on a new or used car according to the manufacturer’s instructions. All Midas stores are equipped with the technical information and training to meet the manufacturer’s guidelines for most popular makes and models. Please contact your nearest store for more information.
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In relation to general servicing, the ACCC stipulates that vehicles with new car Statutory Warranty must be serviced by qualified staff, according to the manufacturer’s specifications, using genuine or appropriate quality parts where required.
Where parts used are non-genuine, but interchangeable with the genuine part, they must be fit or appropriate for the purpose.
Midas guarantees that these conditions will be met.
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Brakes squeak for a variety of reasons. Often it’s harmless, the result of something like temporary moisture in the brake pads. But continuous squeals or grinding sounds should be taken very seriously as they may mean it’s time for new brake pads or shoes. Worn brakes can mean longer stopping distances and difficulty stopping in emergency situations. And rotors and drums that wear too thin can even become over-stressed to the point of cracking or breaking.
If you hear squealing or grinding, have your brakes checked right away. And even if you don’t hear squealing or grinding, have your brakes inspected once a year. It’s essential to be proactive about your brakes as regular service and, when appropriate, simple brake adjustments and repairs can make a real difference in your car’s safety.
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This is because the disc rotors on your vehicle are no-longer running true (or warped). To rectify this, the disc rotors must be machined or if they have been machined before and when measured found to be under size, they must be replaced.
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It is not normal. And it is definitely not good. A very low or spongy pedal means there’s likely air in the hydraulic lines of your car’s brake system. That creates low hydraulic pressure. If the hydraulic pressure gets too low, your car’s brake pads or shoes may no longer be able to apply enough force and friction to safely stop your car. An immediate inspection of your car’s brake system is strongly advised.
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This is maybe because you have worn suspension bushes. A worn suspension bush can also cause your wheel alignment go out of specification, wearing your tyres prematurely.
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This is maybe because the shock absorbers are worn. A worn shocker absorber can increase your braking distance by up to 20%.
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This problem can be as simple as just an adjustment to your wheel alignment or in other cases worn suspension bushes or components.
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If you have a problem contact the Midas shop which did the original work.
If this shop is no longer convenient, contact your nearest Midas shop across Australia on 13 MIDAS (13 6432).
Arrange a convenient time for the vehicle to be inspected and bring your original invoice to the location which is to carry out the work.
Midas will not pay under the guarantee for work performed elsewhere unless it has been expressly authorised in advance by Midas.
Please refer to The Midas Guarantee on the back of your Midas Invoice.
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