Prestige Auto Hub has an experienced team to service, maintain and repair your vehicle. We do any brand of cars including European and 4WD including fleets and new cars. We offer air conditioning service, major and minor repairs as well as tyre replacement. We provide logbook servicing using the latest information.  Our team is trained and backed by Repco Authorised Service and we provide a Nationwide Warranty Service across a network of over 500 sites.
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Safe and comfortable driving not only involves keeping your engine in good shape, but it's also crucial to maintain a dependable brake system A well-functioning brake system plays a vital role in preserving your safety, ensuring effective stopping power, and facilitating smooth navigation. This helpful article guides car owners and enthusiasts through a wide array of signs that your brakes might require a little extra attention. By offering valuable information, you will be empowered to recognise problems and maintain the high-performance functionality of your car brakes.﻿ Reduction in stopping ability Reduced stopping ability is one of the earliest warning signs of a deteriorating brake system. You might notice that your vehicle takes longer to stop than usual or travels further distances before coming to a halt. This can be caused by worn-out brake pads, problems with brake fluid, or mechanical faults. Ignoring this issue could result in serious accidents or severe vehicle damage.﻿ Swerving under braking Another sign to watch out for is your vehicle swerving whenever the brakes are applied. This generally points towards an issue with your brake linings where one is wearing more rapidly than the other. Over time, uneven braking could escalate to cause steering wheel vibrations or loss of vehicle control, putting your safety at risk.﻿ Unusual vibrations Brake vibration or shaking, particularly during application, should raise a red flag. Such vibration may occur due to warped rotors or a faulty brake disc, leading to inefficient heat dissipation and friction build-up. If left unchecked, this could lead to significant mechanical issues and degrade your car’s overall performance.﻿ Sticky brake pedal Pay attention if your brake pedal feels sticky, refusing to retract back after application. This is usually due to a malfunctioning brake master cylinder, causing inadequate hydraulic pressure within the system. This seemingly minor inconvenience could transform into a disastrous circumstance, leading to uncontrolled acceleration or ineffective brakes.﻿ Excessive noise Excessive brake noise such as squealing, grinding, or clicking are indicators of brake trouble. Squealing could point towards worn-out brake pads, grinding may imply that your brake pads are completely worn down and metal is rubbing against metal, while clicking noises usually indicate that brake components are loose.﻿ Brake light is on Do not ignore the warning sign illuminated by the brake light. Whether it's a simple handbrake signal or a serious brake system alert, brake lights are specifically designed to warn the driver of potential brake problems. Failing to take notice could mean you're overlooking serious issues which could compromise the safety of you and your passengers.﻿ Spongy feel to brakes A spongy or soft brake pedal often indicates the presence of air in the brake line or deterioration of brake fluid. Both scenarios can cause inefficient braking performance and demand immediate attention.﻿ Hard brake pedal Lastly, if you notice a hard brake pedal while the engine is running, that could be due to a vacuum problem, blocked brake line, or faulty brake booster. Not addressing these issues could result in ineffective braking performance, putting your vehicle and safety at risk.﻿ (Hard brake pedal when the engine is NOT running is normal). Your brakes are one of your car's most critical safety features, and failure to maintain them adequately can lead to hazardous driving situations. By paying attention to these warning signs and acting promptly, you can ensure the longevity of your car and the safety of your passengers and fellow road users.﻿ Understanding and maintaining your car’s brake system may seem overwhelming. Yet, it's crucial to keeping you safe on the road. With regular service from Prestige Auto Hub Centre in Maidstone, maintaining your vehicle’s braking system doesn’t need to be a daunting task. Instead, it becomes a proactive measure to keep you, your passengers, and other road users safe on every journey you undertake.  Remember, regular brake checks and service are as critical as fueling up your vehicle. A healthy brake system guarantees a safer drive!

Your essential guide to identifying signs of brake problems and ensuring proper brake maintenance. Avoid accidents by understanding what your vehicle is trying to tell you...

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Regular flushing of your brake fluid ensures your brakes have the power to stop! Brake fluid in a vehicle's braking system is responsible for transmitting pressure to the brake pads, bringing the car to a stop. Failure to flush out the brake fluid at regular intervals could result in several issues that could put the safety and performance of the brakes in jeopardy. Delaying or neglecting the regular replacement of your brake fluid can result in its deterioration, leading to decreased effectiveness and an increased braking time. The degeneration of the fluid may also result in the formation of air bubbles and pockets, which also impacts on your ability to bring your vehicle to a complete stop. It is imperative to prioritise brake maintenance by following the recommended Brake Fluid Flush schedule from Prestige Auto Hub Centre. Doing so will not only improve your braking response time but also reduce the risk of accidents. This crucial procedure shields your braking system from water contamination and corrosion, which could otherwise lead to damaging consequences. Prestige Auto Hub Centre are qualified to perform a wide range of brake services and repairs using quality parts, all covered by our Nationwide Warranty. We never compromise on brake safety, ensuring that when you need to stop, you can trust that we will deliver. Whenever a full car service is provided at Prestige Auto Hub Centre, customers may request a Vehicle Inspection report that assesses the state of the brake fluid, master cylinder, front and rear discs and pads, calipers and cylinders, and more. This review provides crucial information that will help keep you safe, or allow you to plan and budget for any potential repairs your vehicle may need.

Prestige Auto Hub Centre offers reliable brake maintenance service and repairs for all car makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. Book your appointment today and enjoy our nationwide warranty!

Brake Fluid Flush Service in Maidstone

Radiators play a critical role in your vehicle's cooling system, ensuring your engine runs efficiently without overheating. At Prestige Auto Hub Centre in Maidstone, we specialise in providing professional radiator servicing to keep your vehicle in optimal condition. Understanding the essentials of radiator care can save you from unexpected breakdowns and expensive repairs. The Importance of Coolants Coolants are crucial in regulating your engine's temperature. They not only lower the freezing point of water in your radiator but also raise its boiling point, allowing your engine to function under various temperatures. Moreover, coolants help prevent corrosion within the engine and radiator, ensuring longevity. Regularly checking and replacing your coolant as per your vehicle's maintenance schedule is vital for maintaining engine health. Choosing the Right Water for Topping Up While it's essential to ensure your radiator is topped up, using the correct type of water is equally important. Distilled water is generally recommended over tap water, as it contains fewer minerals that can cause deposits and corrosion in the radiator. Mixing distilled water with the correct type of coolant provides the best protection for your engine. Avoid using salt water or hard water, as these can lead to scale build-up and damage. Monitoring Your Temperature Gauge Your vehicle's temperature gauge is an essential tool in maintaining your engine's health. Regularly glancing at this gauge while driving can alert you to potential overheating issues before they cause damage. If you notice the temperature rising unusually high, it's crucial to stop your vehicle and seek professional assistance from Prestige Auto Hub Centre in Maidstone. Ignoring these signs can lead to severe engine problems. Why Choose Prestige Auto Hub Centre in Maidstone At Prestige Auto Hub Centre, our team of skilled technicians is dedicated to providing high-quality radiator servicing tailored to your vehicle's specific needs. We understand the importance of maintaining your cooling system and use only top-grade coolants and distilled water for optimal performance. Our experts are equipped to handle any issues, ensuring your vehicle runs smoothly. Regular radiator servicing is essential for preventing overheating and maintaining engine efficiency. By choosing the right coolants and water, and monitoring your temperature gauge, you can ensure your vehicle's longevity. For reliable radiator servicing in Maidstone, trust the expertise of Prestige Auto Hub Centre.

Get expert radiator servicing in Maidstone. Learn about coolants, the right water to use, and why monitoring your temperature gauge is crucial. Trust Prestige Auto Hub Centre for all your needs.

Radiator Servicing in Maidstone

Keep your cool, without global warming. A proactive car air conditioning approach to protecting our environment.  As Australia begins phasing down HFC use (from January 2018), many new vehicle manufacturers may be switching to new air conditioning systems using the more environmentally friendly refrigerant R-1234yf, instead of R-134a. The benefits of using R-1234yf "Twelve Thirty Four", as R-1234yf is sometimes known, is an HFO type refrigerant delivering high performance, resulting in a more efficient air-conditioning system, fewer emissions and reduced fuel consumption. Hydrofluoroolefins (HFO's) have a double carbon bond meaning they trap less heat in the atmosphere than Hydrofluorocarbons (HFC's) and break down faster. Importantly, R-1234yf systems are specifically engineered to prevent refrigerant leakage and loss, including into the interior of the vehicle. The leakage of refrigerants contributes considerably to greenhouse gases. Why the switch? Older type refrigerants accumulate in the upper atmosphere as greenhouse gases and contribute significantly to Global Warming for a considerable time. In the mid-'90s, the old R-12 (or Freon), which takes a long time to break down into a non-greenhouse gas, was replaced with R134a, which breaks down much quicker. R-1234yf takes that improvement to the next level, breaking down in less than half the time of R-134a (and a fraction of the time R-12 can take). R-134a will remain in use for some time and a licensed mechanic can still service R-134a air con systems, but new vehicles will likely use the new systems with R-1234yf. Some already are. Irrespective of what type of refrigerant your car air conditioner uses, a car service workshop undertaking air conditioner service must have the right knowledge and equipment to handle these gases responsibly. You should always take your car to a mechanic with the skills and specialist equipment to undertake air conditioning service safely and correctly.

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Trust, experience & knowledge ... You can rely on your Local and Independent Repco Authorised Service centre, Prestige Auto Hub Centre to service and repair your vehicle. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, Prestige Auto Hub Centre use quality parts and lubricants and employ state of the art diagnostic equipment and repair methods. What’s more, our fully qualified technicians have access to the latest service information, bulletins and training through the Australia wide Repco Auto Tech program. We provide a full range of automotive services right here in Maidstone and surrounding areas, all backed by our Repco Authorised Service Nationwide Warranty and fully supported at over 500 Service Centres right across Australia. So rest assured - your car is in safe hands.

As a Repco Authorised Service centre, we use quality parts and lubricants and employ state of the art diagnostic equipment and repair methods.

Prestige Auto Hub Centre - Our expertise & knowledge

Modern radiator coolants not only protect your car from overheating, or the fluid from freezing, they also protect the radiator system from corrosion. Prestige Auto Hub Centre in Maidstone are very knowledgeable and experienced in looking after these systems.  It is recommended that you exchange your radiator coolant fluid every two years or 40,000 km's whichever comes first. However the size of the engine, the climate in your area, the age of your current coolant, and the total miles that have been driven can all affect the need to replace the coolant in your radiator. Knowing when to replenish your radiator fluid isn't always easy - obviously, when it has gone a dirty brown colour it's a sign it probably needs to be flushed and replaced - however even fresh-looking coolant could have lost its corrosion protection properties and without measuring its reserve alkalinity there's no signal that it is no longer protecting your vehicle components, and it could even be doing more damage than good. Maintaining good coolant means your radiator system will be much better protected from corrosion and will have a longer life span, it will help prevent you from having to replace expensive engine components. At Prestige Auto Hub Centre in Maidstone at your request, we will perform a full 65 Point Vehicle Inspection report for free as part of any minor, major or log book service. Part of this inspection includes checking the level and condition of coolant in your system and the written report will advise you if we feel a radiator flush, fluid replacement or any repairs are required to maintain the performance of your vehicle.

Even if it looks clean, your coolant still might need replacing!

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