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For the Ultimate car service in Gympie, trust the experience and knowledge of the beautiful minds at Ultimate  Automotive.

Formerly trading as George's Radiator & Auto Repairs, our business is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring all of our technicians have access to modern vehicle repair methods and diagnostic information.

Ultimate Automotive have a wealth of experience in servicing all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, we have a commitment to providing the very highest standards of automotive mechanical service. ARC Authorised Air Conditioning Service (AU57109)

Why It Is Imperative for Safe Driving in Gympie Your car’s suspension and steering systems are easy to take for granted—until something goes wrong. But these systems are absolutely essential to your vehicle’s performance, safety, and ride quality. They don’t just keep your journey smooth—they help keep your tyres firmly in contact with the road and ensure you can steer and stop safely in any conditions. At Ultimate Automotive in Gympie, we help drivers stay in control by making sure these often-overlooked systems are operating exactly as they should. Why Suspension and Steering Matter Wear and tear is inevitable. Rough roads, speed bumps, potholes, and daily driving slowly take a toll on the components that support your vehicle and guide its direction. If the suspension is worn or damaged, the car may bounce, lean excessively in corners, or feel unstable. If the steering system isn’t in top shape, you might experience vague or heavy steering, pulling to one side, or even unusual vibrations through the wheel. These aren’t just comfort issues. A poorly maintained suspension or steering system can reduce braking performance, increase tyre wear, and leave your car difficult or dangerous to control—especially in emergency situations. What’s Involved in a Suspension and Steering Service? At Ultimate Automotive, we take a comprehensive approach to ensure your vehicle’s safety and performance. Our qualified technicians inspect all key components, including shock absorbers, struts, springs, bushings, ball joints, and tie rods. We also check the steering rack and power steering system for leaks, worn seals or fluid issues. If necessary, we’ll perform a precision wheel alignment to bring your vehicle’s geometry back within manufacturer specifications. Correct alignment isn’t just about tyre wear—it plays a critical role in how predictably your vehicle responds to steering inputs, especially during braking or cornering. When the service is complete, we take your vehicle for a road test to make sure everything feels right—stable, smooth, and responsive. When Should You Have These Systems Checked? Most drivers benefit from a suspension and steering inspection at least once a year, or every 20,000 kilometres. But there are some clear warning signs that your vehicle needs attention sooner. These may include: A knocking or clunking noise when turning or driving over bumps Excessive bouncing after hitting a pothole or speed bump The vehicle pulling to one side, or wandering within your lane Uneven or premature tyre wear Steering that feels heavy, vague or unresponsive If you’ve noticed any of these symptoms—or if it’s simply been a while—it’s time to have your system checked by professionals. The Benefits of Regular Servicing There’s real value in keeping on top of your suspension and steering maintenance. You’ll enjoy better handling, longer tyre life, and a smoother ride. More importantly, you’ll protect your safety and avoid costly repairs down the track. A worn bush or leaking strut may seem like a minor issue, but left unattended, it can lead to bigger mechanical problems and increased wear on other parts of the car. Preventative servicing gives you peace of mind and keeps your car performing the way it should—day in, day out. Why Choose Ultimate Automotive in Gympie? As a Repco Authorised Service Centre, Ultimate Automotive delivers professional care with a local, personalised approach. Our fully qualified technicians are backed by Repco’s ongoing Auto-Tech training and have access to advanced tools and high-quality replacement parts. All work is backed by our Nationwide Warranty, giving you confidence wherever you go. We take pride in providing clear communication, transparent service, and genuine care for our customers and their vehicles. Book Your Suspension and Steering Service Today If your vehicle doesn’t feel as stable or responsive as it once did, don’t wait. Book a professional suspension and steering service with Ultimate Automotive in Gympie and let our team help you drive with complete confidence.  We’ll keep you comfortable, safe and in full control—whatever the road ahead may bring...

Suspension and steering systems are critical for safety and control. Learn why regular servicing at  in Gympie is essential for reliable handling and ride comfort…

Suspension and Steering Service

Let's talk about Car Maintenance Schedules and Log Book Servicing! What is a Car Maintenance Schedule and why is it important for my car? A maintenance schedule or service schedule is like a timetable for what parts or fluids should get replaced or updated on your car and the recommended time or mileage for this to happen. A cars maintenance schedule is based on many factors including the make and model of the car, local driving conditions and driver behaviour. Why does my mechanic tell me to replace a car part if it's not broken?  When your mechanic recommends something as part of your service schedule they have your car's safety, reliability and longevity in mind. A well maintained car will last longer, drive better, use less petrol and keep you and your family safer. Preventative maintenance of your car is just like the old saying "a stitch in time saves nine" for example, mechanics and experts know from years of experience that if your timing belt doesn't get replaced when your car reaches a certain mileage then it has a high risk of breaking or failing. If your timing belt does snap or fail your car will stop running and major damage to your engine could result. This would mean not only an unnecessary breakdown causing inconvenience to you, but you'll need to call a tow truck and face the high cost of repair's sometimes in the thousands - that is if your engine is not totally damaged beyond repair.  Is a service schedule the same as a Log Book service?   When you buy a new car it gets delivered with a ‘log book'. Think of your log book as a maintenance schedule written by the people who made your car - it outlines the best way to keep your car in top shape, and seeing as they built your car then they know exactly what's best for it. If for whatever reason your car doesn't have a log book your mechanic will still have the knowledge and expertise to recommend an appropriate maintenance schedule for your car based on its age, condition, driving conditions and your driving style. Why should I follow the log book service schedule?   If your mechanic follows the guidelines in your log book, you know your car is being kept safe and in its best working order according to the manufacturers specifications. A car that has had its proper log book services done on time will drive better, have better fuel efficiency and last longer, with less unexpected repairs or breakdowns. Having a proper log book history also preserves your new cars statutory warranty and improves the resale value of your car. Book your preventative maintenance/ log book service at Ultimate Automotive today!

Let's talk about Car Maintenance Schedules and Log Book Servicing...

Car maintenance schedules

Meet 'Ol Faithful' She's an oldie but a goodie. They don't make them like they used to! She had the wrong fuel put in her... but with a bit of TLC she's back in good health Did you know that every 2mins in Australia incorrect fuel is put into vehicles. It's a common mistake and we see it more than you would believe possible. Always use the correct fuel for your vehicle and if you do make a mistake give us a call for your best options. We can advise you on the likely effects and what you might need to do to nurse your car back to full fuel health.

Did you know that every 2mins in Australia incorrect fuel is put into vehicles. Its a good thing they made this old girl well...

An oldie but a goodie

Taking the guesswork out of automotive diagnostics Daryl really knows his diagnostics, he should - being an instructor in advanced diagnostics through the Repco Network. While doing some advanced diagnosis for another RAS business in Brisbane who wanted a second opinion on a problem, Daryl quickly determined the vehicle had the timing belt fitted wrong! The people who originally fitted the timing belt had a bit of a hard time understanding how we could do this with out pulling apart the engine! Knowledge & state of the art equipment takes the guess work out. Saves our customers $$. At Ultimate Automotive we don't just guess what is wrong with your car, we use the right equipment for the job and use years of experience and knowledge in automotive diagnostics to quickly diagnose a range of vehicle ailments. Regular car service can help prevent problems or spot them before they become an issue, but if something does go amiss it's good to know that Ultimate Automotive have the skills to help.

Knowledge & state of the art equipment takes the guess work out of car repairs and saves our customers $$...

The right tools for the job

European Car Specialists Ultimate Automotive have the expertise and knowledge to perform repairs, diagnostics and service on all European and Luxury vehicles including Alfa Romeo - Audi - BMW - Citroen - Ferrari - Fiat - Land Rover - Mercedes Benz - Mini Cooper - Peugeot - Lexus - Porsche - Volvo and many more in our well equipped Gympie car service centre. Why should I take my car to a European car specialist? To service or maintain European cars to the standards they deserve specialised knowledge of their distinctive craftsmanship and highly tuned engines is required. Euro and Luxury vehicles often have cutting edge technologies that require cutting edge expertise. As we are Repco Auto-Tech training programme members - Australia's leading provider of automotive technical training and information, rest assured that Ultimate Automotive are fully conversant with all modern vehicle servicing techniques. Through the Auto-Tech encyclopaedia and SmartQuote programs Ultimate Automotive have immediate access to the complete service schedules for all makes and models of Euro and Luxury Vehicles. Our fully qualified technicians know exactly how take care of all Luxury and European Vehicles, whether it be choosing the right quality parts or using European car specific software for diagnosis. If you're looking for an Audi service, an experienced BMW mechanic or someone to help protect your Luxury investment with qualified European car expertise contact us or book a service today.

Ultimate Automotive in Gympie have the expertise and knowledge to perform repairs, diagnostics and service on all European and Luxury vehicles...

European and luxury car service

Do you drive an Automatic vehicle? Then you might not even know there is a clutch in your vehicle. But without it, the gears in your car will not change. Ultimate Automotive in Gympie know all about repairing and servicing these systems including clutches, cables and fluids. Learn more below. What is a clutch? The clutch is one of the most important elements of your vehicles driving operation. Your engine is what causes your wheels to spin, but what happens when your car needs to stop? The engine shouldn't stop spinning but the wheels need to. It's the clutch that allows this to happen. The clutch allows the transfer of power from the engine to the wheels to be interrupted while a gear is being changed or while the car is stationary and the engine continues to run. What is clutch fluid? Some vehicles have hydraulic clutches - when you press the clutch pedal, the clutch fluid moves the pressure from the pedal through to the clutch and disengages the power transmission. Leaking clutch fluid can cause all kinds of problem in your vehicle so it is very important to monitor it regularly. At Ultimate Automotive in Gympie we check your clutch fluid, hydraulic system or clutch cables for you in the course of our free 65 Point Vehicle Inspection - which you can request as part of every car service.
 What signs to look for if your clutch is not performing You should have your clutch looked at if: You notice a burnt ‘toast' or ‘burning rubber' smell in your car, or smoke from under vehicle Your vehicle is slipping out of gear for no reason There is jerky or sticky gear operation Your clutch is not disengaging fully, or your clutch is sticking or shuddering If your clutch is showing any of the problems above - it could mean any number of faults. Clutch problems are difficult to diagnose by symptoms alone because many issues cause the same symptoms, depending on the vehicle and type of engine. The best way to deal with clutch shuddering, slipping or noise is contact us at Ultimate Automotive today. We can perform clutch service and repairs on most makes and models right here in our Gympie workshop.

The clutch is one of the most important elements of your vehicles driving operation.

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Suspension and Steering Service

Car maintenance schedules

An oldie but a goodie

The right tools for the job

European and luxury car service

Grinding gears? - It could be your clutch fluid