We recently saw how much cars have changed over the years when we happened to have both a 1979 and a 2012 Ford Falcon Ute in the workshop at the same time. We are known for specialising in Ford Service in Geelong, and it was interesting to compare the two! Geelong has been well known for its association with Ford over... Read more Monday December 5, 2016
At BJT Automotive we service and maintain all types of vehicles, including Toyota. Toyota are known for producing quality vehicles and the best way to keep your Toyota in top condition is to have it regularly serviced. We carry out Toyota log book servicing in Geelong in our modern workshop. It is important to regularly service your... Read more Friday October 21, 2016
It can be tricky buying a new car – you think you’ve found the perfect one, it’s the exact make and model you’re after, the colour’s great and there’s not a scratch on it but how do you know if it really is a decent car? That’s where we can help by carrying out a... Read more Tuesday September 27, 2016
A question we are often asked is whether a new car warranty will be void if it is not serviced at a dealership. The answer is no, it’s not. You can have your brand new car serviced in Geelong at BJT Automotive and the manufacturer’s warranty will not be affected. A dealership can not tell you... Read more Monday September 26, 2016
Checking your tyre pressure is so easy a child can do it! Eliza, our youngest member of the team at BJT Automotive, Geelong mechanics, demonstrates just how easy it is to do. We check the tyre pressure of every car we service in our workshop, including the spare tyre, but there are times when you need... Read more Sunday July 24, 2016
We had a new customer bring their 2008 Toyota Corolla to us for a car service in Geelong and we discovered something quite unusual! Our mechanic found that the coolant had been leaking from the lower radiator hose and had basically formed a stalactite that had become so big it joined on to the gearbox underneath.... Read more Saturday June 18, 2016
Our Geelong mechanics recently had the pleasure of working on a 1967 Mustang. The owner has been a regular client at BJT Automotive since we first opened and it is a privilege to be trusted to work on his pride and joy. The convertible Mustang is a left hand drive. The owner has had the car... Read more Wednesday May 18, 2016
Buying a new car is a big investment and something that you want to get right. If you’re looking at purchasing a used vehicle then it is highly advisable to have a pre purchase inspection done. At BJT Automotive, we carry out used car pre purchase inspections in Geelong. Our mechanics will undertake a thorough inspection of the car and provide you with a... Read more Tuesday April 26, 2016
When it comes to servicing your car, we don’t just do the basics and bare minimum. We carried out a car service for a Geelong customer and it was during the servicing of their vehicle that we found the tailshaft centre bearing rubber mounting was broken, as shown in the picture. Had this not been found it would... Read more Sunday March 20, 2016
Recently we had a new customer bring their Mazda 6 to us for a service. Our Geelong mechanic checked the condition of the cabin air filter and discovered it had never been changed. This can easily be overlooked as the filter is accessed through the glovebox. As you can see by the photo, this particular filter definitely... Read more