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If you own a Mercedes, Audi, BMW, Porsche, Lexus, or Volkswagen in South Gippsland, there’s a good chance you’ve made the trip to Melbourne or Geelong for a service. Not because you wanted to. Because you assumed you had to. That assumption is worth questioning. Why Gippsland owners default to Melbourne It makes sense on…

How to Read Your European Car’s Service Indicator If you drive a Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, or Porsche and a service indicator has just appeared on your dash, you’re probably not sure what it means. Is it urgent? Can you wait a week? Does it cost a fortune? European cars don’t use simple “change oil” lights.…

It’s tempting to push the service date back a few months. The car seems fine, the dealer’s quote is steep, and getting to a specialist usually means a trip to Melbourne or Traralgon. So you wait. The problem is that European cars — Audis, VWs, BMWs, Mercedes, Porsches — are engineered around precise maintenance intervals.…

Your warranty is one of the most valuable things that comes with a new car. So it makes sense that you’d want to protect it. But somewhere along the way, a widespread myth took hold: that if you don’t service your car at the dealership, you’ll void the warranty. It’s not true. And Australian law…

Not All Parts Are Created Equal If you’ve ever been told that only a dealership and genuine parts can keep your car’s warranty safe, you’re not alone. It’s a common misconception, and unfortunately, it’s often used to pressure drivers into expensive dealer servicing. The truth is, under Australian Consumer Law, you have the right to…

Not All Parts Are Created Equal If you’ve ever been told that only a dealership and genuine parts can keep your car’s warranty safe, you’re not alone. It’s a common misconception, and unfortunately, it’s often used to pressure drivers into expensive dealer servicing. The truth is, under Australian Consumer Law, you have the right to…

We’ve got some pretty exciting news to share with you. CPK McLaren Motorbody has been selected as a finalist in the Transport & Automotive Services category of the 2025 Latrobe Health Services Gippsland Business Awards. Now, we know what you’re thinking – another business award? But this one actually means something to us, and here’s…

Gippsland drivers regularly face the risk of pothole damage due to deteriorating regional roads. According to a recent RACV survey, 64% of regional motorists consider potholes their top road safety concern. The real cost of pothole damage in Gippsland is frightening. But does your car insurance policy cover the costly repairs caused by potholes? Understanding…

Driving on Gippsland’s roads can be challenging, with potholes becoming an all-too-common hazard. The RACV reports that 64% of regional Victorian drivers rank potholes as their number one road safety concern. Ignoring early signs of pothole-induced suspension damage can lead to increased repair costs and compromised safety. Here are the top five signs your suspension…