Extend the Life of Your Volkswagen: Essential Car Maintenance Tips

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Let's be honest, your Volkswagen is more than just a car, right?

It's your trusty steed, your weekend escape pod, maybe even your mobile office (no judgement!). And just like any valued companion, it needs a bit of TLC to stay happy and healthy.

Keeping up with regular maintenance isn't just about avoiding those dreaded breakdowns. It's about getting the most out of your VW, ensuring it runs smoothly, efficiently, and keeps its value for years to come. Think of it as an investment in your driving experience!

The Golden Rule: Regular Servicing

You wouldn't skip your annual check-up with the doctor, would you?

Well, your Volkswagen feels the same way about its service. Regular servicing is the absolute cornerstone of car maintenance. It's the best way to catch those niggling little issues before they turn into major headaches (and major expenses!).

During a service, your mechanic will check everything from your engine oil and filters to your brakes and tyres, ensuring everything is in tip-top shape.

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Keep an Eye on the Fluids

Your Volkswagen relies on a range of fluids to keep things running smoothly. Engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, transmission fluid – they all play a vital role. Keeping these fluids topped up and in good condition is crucial.

Check your owner's manual for the recommended intervals for fluid changes and top-ups, or pop into your local mechanic for a quick check. A little bit of fluid maintenance goes a long way!

Tyres: More Than Just Round and Black

Those four rubber donuts connecting you to the road? They're more important than you might think! Properly inflated tyres not only improve your car's handling and fuel efficiency but also extend the life of your tyres.

Make it a habit to check your tyre pressure regularly and keep an eye on the tread depth. And don't forget about wheel alignment – it can make a world of difference to your car's performance and tyre wear.

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Listen to Your Car

Your Volkswagen is pretty good at telling you when something's not right, but you need to listen! Unusual noises, warning lights on the dashboard, changes in performance – these are all signs that something might be amiss. Addressing issues early can save you a lot of trouble (and money) down the track.

Need a Hand? Northside Autohaus to the Rescue!

Taking care of your Volkswagen doesn't have to be a chore. By following these simple tips and paying attention to your car's needs, you can enjoy many years of happy motoring.

And if you're ever in doubt, remember that the experts at Northside Autohaus are here to help. We're passionate about Volkswagens and have years of experience keeping them in peak condition.

So why not book your VW in for a service online or drop by our workshop in Brookvale? We'll make sure your car gets the love and care it deserves!

What our customers say about us

Denise Goldhahn

20:04 11 Feb 26

I honestly can’t recommend North Side Autohaus Brookvale highly enough. The service is absolutely amazing, professional, honest, and genuinely customer-focused from start to finish.

The team is knowledgeable, friendly, and take the time to explain everything clearly without any pressure. You can tell they really care about doing the job properly. Their pricing is also very competitive, which makes the whole experience even better.

This is now the only place I’ll be taking my car for any servicing or repairs. Great team, great service, and great value. Highly recommend!

Arthur Roosevelt

22:45 02 Nov 25

I recently took my 2014 VW Golf here for a timing belt replacement and some other minor service work. Their price was very competitive, and Romeo's communication was great. Very satisfied with their work, and as an unexpected bonus they thoroughly cleaned and washed my car afterwards. Would definitely recommend these guys.

Simon D

14:05 16 Jul 25

Chose them as Audi VW specialists as they market them selves this way to create a niche. They did run diagnostics and did the job seemingly well, no blow back yet. The problem is one of the operators attitude. It was unprofessional and unappealing. They claimed my car would be ready at 11:30am, when i arrived he abruptly told me it’s not ready, i asked when. To which he replied when its done! They finished at 12pm and test drove for 15 mins which seemed like forever. I asked when is my car coming back after 15 mins of the car disappearing. He again was abrupt and used a gruff tone stating he’s gone for a test drive and he’ll back when he’s done. It was really unfortunate experience, a rude demeanour, grunting and lack of empathy. I won’t tolerate bad attitudes when i’m the customer paying good $ doesn’t matter if the work is reliable. 1st and last time.

Matt Savage

10:58 16 Jul 25

I take all my cars to Jeff and Romeo as they high standard of work and do best job honestly with fair prices. Matt

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09:54 30 Apr 25

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03:52 25 Mar 24

Great service

Joel Phillips

07:10 03 Jan 24

Jeff was incredible to deal with. Gave us a loan car at a time I was in desperate need. Extremely good service.

Paula Brennan

01:42 24 Jul 23

Amazing team! Great mechanics and honest with pricing and outcomes! So good

Yolanda Bensdorp

22:20 26 Jun 23

Romeo and his team was very professional and helpful and did a great job on my car

Michael Christie

23:43 22 Jun 23

Friendly and thorough.

Nicola Baker

23:17 15 Nov 22

Could not be happier with Northside Autohaus. From my fist point of call speaking with Romeo, he was quick to fit me in as my Audi Q5 was leaking adblue liquid and needed urgent attention. When arriving at Autohause, Romeo was there to greet my with kindness and respect. He called as soon as they had found the problem and made recommendations with openness and honesty on costings and timelines.
Fantastic customer service all the way through to the end. I will definitely be visiting Northside Autohaus for all my service and repairs from now on. Highly recommend Autohaus.
Nicola

Vlado Markovic

09:41 18 Oct 22

Romeo and the team serviced my Audi A8 to my great satisfaction. This was second time I serviced my car here and I am as happy as I was first time. Quality work and friendly service that is hard to find these days. Would like to recommend Northside Autohaus to any Audi, BMW or VW owner.

Martin Andrew

01:02 27 Aug 22

This week was our second annual service at Northside Autohaus, last year our near 10yr Golf TSI required some semi major servicing with water pump, belts, engine mounts etc (as to be expected with age and kms on the clock), thankfully this year a simple service, wheel balance and tyre rotation to ensure even wear and fuel efficiency, along a quick repair to the rear window washer water line which had broken in the section between the car body and tailgate (another semi common VW fault).

Romeo was helpful as always to discuss any issues or concerns with the vehicle, reach out and call to confirm once the team had inspected the vehicle and what they found, providing an accurate quote and ensuring the vehicle was ready that afternoon (with a clean and vacuum also completed!). Thanks Northside Autohaus for the great service.

Kerem Koş

02:50 25 Mar 22

My Audi Q7 had a sticky and complicated problem. Jeff and his team were able to locate the root cause and fix it. The team was helpful and friendly. I am happy with the service and highly recommend them.

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Extend the Life of Your Volkswagen: Essential Car Maintenance Tips

The Golden Rule: Regular Servicing

Keep an Eye on the Fluids

Tyres: More Than Just Round and Black

Listen to Your Car

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