Barr Automotive in Hornsby, New South Wales | Local service

Barr Automotive

Locality: Hornsby, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9476 2182

Address: 14 James St 2077 Hornsby, NSW, Australia

Website: http://barrauto.com.au

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25.01.2022 Getting our second round of services under way this hump day When you think servicing what comes to mind? Just an oil and filter change or an all over vehicle inspection? What actually happens? Well, a service at Barr Automotive includes more than just and oil and filter change; its a total maintenance inspection and fluids check ... But what does that actually mean? We aim to keep your vehicle in the best condition possible meaning along with your oil and filter change, we conduct an engine flush and add additives to help maintain efficiency Test your coolant and check your levels, your radiator hoses and engine cooling system checking your fan and drive belts remove wheels to measure and inspect brakes, braking systems, and brake fluid inspect steering and suspension check tyres and tyre pressure check air and pollen filters check all external lights battery test and battery report all fluids top up complete report with any maintenance items due next service With 2020 being the year weve embraced working from home with Coronavirus in the drivers seat weve had less need to drive. It is still important to maintain your vehicle, however the timing between services may differ to what it once was. Not sure if you need a service give us a buzz and we can discuss your personal circumstances and give you advise based on how you use your car. Want to know more about us? Click on our profile for our website, or follow us for more information, tips, tricks and just all around fun workshop stuff.

25.01.2022 Happy birthday to our fearless leader @igor_stjepanovic_au. The man who is just as dedicated to his family as his is his business. We know without you we wouldnt be pushing ourselves towards a potential we didnt know existed before. Be merry and eat cake . .... . . #birthday #business #boss #leader #smallbusiness #familybusibess #happybirthday #cake See more

23.01.2022 One of your tyres a bit low? Drive on in! We will remove the offending wheel, check the tyre for air leaks and repair it right away! If it is not repairable? We will organise a replacement tyre. Getting you on your way ASAP! Dont get stuck with a flat tyre when you really need your car. ... . #localbusiness #locamechanic #hornsby #tyre #carcare #lovecars #gettingyouontheroad #service #customerservice #sydney #sydneynorthshore @ Hornsby, New South Wales See more

21.01.2022 You know its serious when the boss gets involved... The real question has anyone read any instructions? . . . #flatpack #itssomething #tools #milwaukeetools #instructions #somethingsgoingtogether #whatinstructions

21.01.2022 Tired of trying to find ways to remember your service is due? Well no more - we have new service stickers with registration date reminders Were bringing back windscreen reminders in a new way. But we dont stop there... we send all our current customers registration reminders right to your phone Looking for a mechanic? Check us out on Google, on FB or IG, our website or pop in for a visit. See if were the right fit for you.

20.01.2022 Sometimes we all need a little pampering and so do our cars This Toyota Estimas headlights needed a little TLC to get them to shine a little brighter thought a headlight reconditioning treatment There are so many options for headlight treatments out there. If you need it done and dont want to do it yourself, give us a buzz and we can get your headlights to sparkle ... Want to know more about us? Click on our profile for our website, or hit follow for tips, tricks, fun stuff, and all things about automotive maintenance and repairs. @ Hornsby, New South Wales

20.01.2022 Do you own a new Ford Ranger or Ford Everest? Ford announced a recall on MY17-MY19 Ford Ranger Utes and MY18-MY19 Everest SUVs for the potential failure of their transmission fluid pump gear. Fords statement: A certain number of Ranger and Everest vehicles equipped with the 2.0L Bi-Turbo engine and 10-speed transmission may experience the failure of transmission fluid pump gears, which can cause the loss of hydraulic fluid pressure in the transmission and result in a tran...smission malfunction and a loss of drive. What does this mean for you? If youre driving and the pump gear fails while driving you may loose power and youd probably need to get towed. If this happened at higher speed, sudden lacklustre performance would increase the chance of a serious accident. You can check your VIN (vehicle identification number) against the register in the ACCC Product Safety Australia Website link weve posted below. https://www.productsafety.gov.au//ford-motor-company-of-au

20.01.2022 Air hockey anyone? @igor_stjepanovic_au managed to put it together. We still dont know if he read the instructions or not... but whats better on Thursday Mornos than a game of air hockey on a @milwaukeetoolsaus table Now the question is... who will be the champ? . . #thursday #vibes #workshop #mechanic #mechaniclife #tools #milwaukee #milkwakeetools #whynot #becausewecan #lovethis #hornsby #sydney #smallbusinessau #familybusiness

20.01.2022 Getting Friday up and running You know you have a big day when you need to push a Land Cruiser into place to refit a refurbished transfer case Whats your favourite Friday activities? Pushing cars might not hit too 3, but we definitely see out the week with a well deserved staff lunch every week. ... Stay tuned to see how we removed and refitted the transfer case (btw its heavy ) Like us to get more fun in your feed, peppered with the informative stuff about your everyday cars, servicing and repairs. Want to know more about us? Click on our profile for our bio and website link.

19.01.2022 All great things come in threes We love a Euro day sometimes we have the pleasure of having three beauties all together this afternoon. ... One of the best things about being in a workshop is although every day is different, having the same badge in a day means we can hookup our tools and analyse data from each of these vehicles to assist in diagnosis of the others When this isnt available we have resources from paid subscriptions where we can find good known data to use as comparison. Servicing and maintenance is just the tip of the iceberg! Want to know more about us or what we do? Click our profile for a link to our website or send us a DM. #euro #vw #3 #bestthingscomeinthrees #mechanic #workshop #vwgolf #vwpolo #diagnosis #data #friday #friyay #lovecars #carlove #hornsby #smallbusinessau #familybusiness #sydneybusiness #fridayfeels

19.01.2022 We love working with our neighbours TJM BarsnRacks Hornsby - especially when we get to work on their cars Just in for a regular service, this Hilux is hanging around keeping our hoists in good use Being in business next to these legends we get to see the best 4x4 transformations from regular road machines to off road beasts. Being both in the automotive industry, we get to share our war stories and our triumphs, even better we have regular conversations w...here we can really cater to each others needs. Think this is unique to just the TJM team? It could be you too! Have a local business and need a mechanic to cater to your needs? For over 2 generations we have been catering for the needs of businesses and individuals alike. Your business needs are just as individual as you are. Forget the stock standard where your servicing needs is limited to a standard box we got you! Your business is not standard, and your vehicle service and repairs shouldnt be either. Keeping your work vehicles carefully maintained saves you money, time and keeps your work horse on 4 wheels working for you! Follow us for great info, tips, tricks, and all around general fun stuff. Want to know more about us? Click on our profile and head on over to our website.

19.01.2022 Lets talk about brakes, baby Did you know brake fluid is hygroscopic? That means it attracts water molecules over time which is why we test brake fluid at every service. The brake fluid is hydraulic and the hygroscopic properties allows the energy of your foot on the pedal to convert into pressure squeezing onto your brake rotors to slow you down. ... But what does water have to do with all this? Over time, as the brake fluid absorbs moisture and the water content rises, due to the amount of pressure brake fluid is under the heat from the system wont boil your brake fluid but it will the water content, with the potential of creating air pockets in your braking lines. Air pockets can lead to a dead spot where your braking capacity will diminish or potentially not brake at all in that moment. So how do you know when to change brake fluid? Every service we bring out a little fancy brake fluid tester that looks like a pen that lights up. It tells us what the percentage of water in the brake fluid is. 4% and over you should be replacing your brake fluid. Some manufacturers also recommend replacing every 2 years according to the logbook. Does your brake feel soft or spongy? That could be a warning sign youre brake fluid has high water content. Love to know more fun facts about cars and servicing? Follow us, we love talking everything cars, workshop, tools... and family. Want to contact us? Click onto our profile for our details or link to our website

19.01.2022 Our newest workshop addition Were constantly looking at how we can increase workshop efficiencies, internal communication, and general improvements today thats a brand new whiteboard! An organised shop is an efficient shop - getting work done and getting vehicles ready to drive off when you need it... Plus @lydzka loves @officeworks and she went a little Wild ordering the biggest board that could fit in the space - and all the stationary that goes with it (and then some - 1kg of jellybeans and 100 chuppachops ) What do you do to increase efficiency at home or at work? We love lists!! Visualising our workload helps us organise and coordinate it using every day as well as possible! Want to know more about us? click on our profile to link onto our website. Follow us for more workshop fun stuff, the workshop, our team, nerdy facts and more!

18.01.2022 We are open If you have your registration due, an issue with your vehicle or need a service to maintain your warranty or vehicle, we are open and able to assist. We have implemented a range of hygienic measures in response to the COVID19 pandemic to ensure your vehicle is not only maintained but is safe for you to drive away. We have a full statement on our website regarding measures we have taken to ensure safety of our staff and customers. Stay safe! ... #weareopen #wereopen #mechanic #service #servicing #eurocars #aussiecars #japcars #workshop #wedoitall #mechaniclife #hornsby #sydney #covid19 #coronavirus #staysafe See more

17.01.2022 Are you springs sprung this spring? Say that 10 times... We all know suspension is an integral part of your vehicle, but what role does the humble spring play? There a few different types of springs and dampners in vehicles, but the main role of springs are to allow wheels the move while absorbing road bumps and jolts, while dampners prevents bouncing. ... Coil springs, like the ones in this image, are made of a single steel rod spiralled and made to stretch and compress with the up and down movement of the wheels as they travel over uneven terrain. Coils are most usually used in tandem with hydraulic dampners or better known as shock absorbers. Leaf springs are made up of one or more lengths of arched steel pieces known as leaves, stacked on top of one another, mounted horizontally. This is most commonly found on vehicles with solid axles like utes, some wagons and vans. They support the weight of the vehicle and secure the the axle to the vehicle frame. Your vehicles suspension is much more complex than just coils and leaf springs, but as everything in your vehicle, every piece serves an important purpose. And when any single piece is worn or not functioning as it was designed to it needs to be replaced to ensure durability and safety. If your vehicle is not feeling right, don't wait for your next service, take it in for your mechanic to look at it and see if there are any major issues. Need a good mechanic? We're right here DM us, or click on our profile for our contact details. Our link goes straight to our website where you can make a booking too! #mechanic #suspension #nissannavara #navara #navlife #4WD #springs #coils #hornsby #sydney #sydneybusiness #sydneynorthshore #knowyourride #mechaniclife #funfacts #workshop #localmechanic #localbusiness #smallbusinessau #shopsmall

17.01.2022 When @lydzka needs to come in for the day, we get the cutest supervisor ever . . #theboss #cutie #familybusiness #familyowned #hornsby #smallbusiness #smallbusinessau #hornsby #friyay #fridayfunday #workshop #workshoplife #mechanicintraining #supervisor

16.01.2022 And it all started with a little oil This is an oil cooler for the CLS 350 we showed you in the previous post. The oil cooler lives in the valley of the engine and when the gaskets go, it leaks oil all through the engine valley. The old gasket compressed over time and no longer seals allowing oil to seep out. What is an oil cooler? Basically its a heat exchange unit that removes excess heat from from the oil after its travelled through your engine and other parts of y...our vehicle, lubricating all those important metal pieces sliding and moving together in perfect harmony. As the oil lubricates it gains heat, cooling it down before it goes back into the sump maintains consistent viscosity, smooth for consistant lubrication until its next serviced. Not all oil coolers live in the engines valley, and not all vehicles have specific oil coolers and just use airflow and the vehicles coolant system to cool oil. Want to know more about other topics, about servicing, about us or just general nerdy car stuff? Follow us , click our profile for a link to our website, or just pop in. #mechanic #mechaniclife #theyputthatwhere #engine #cooler #oil #mercedes #cls350 #funfacts #facts #servicing #information #smallbusinessau #familybusiness #stuff #shopsmall #sydneynorthshore #hornsby #sydney #sydneybusiness #allabout #aboutstuff #learning

15.01.2022 Got Truck? We love this regular visitor in all its Red Glory. Being a tradies truck it comes in regularly for servicing with the amount of kms it does. Whats your tradie mobile? Need a mechanic to take as much care of your work horse as you do? ... Click on our profile to view more about how we can help you

15.01.2022 Stop wasting your money on buying cheap headlight globes This is not any special new product or fancy new technology. It is simply a good quality headlight globe If you have halogen globes, you dont need to change to expensive and not fit to suit alternatives like LED lighting or HID conversion kits to get great lighting at night. All you need is the right headlight globes for you. ... This is a before and after with generic globes versus Phillips Intense White Vision globes that have better illumination and throw better lighting from dusk through to nighttime driving, and last longer than cheaper alternatives. Next time when one of your headlight globes goes out, before heading to buy your $10 generic brand, head into a workshop and ask about what best would suit your driving and get the lights you actually need for your vehicle. Want to know more about what we do? Click on our profile for our webpage Have a burning question? Comment or send us a DM. Servicing and maintenance is just the beginning. Follow us on FB or IG for tips, hacks, knowledge bombs and all the fun stuff in between!

14.01.2022 Is your registration coming up soon? Ever wondered, why do we really need a registration inspection? And why is it so damn confusing? Youre not the only one... we get lots of questions about what it is and why its so important. So we decided to shed a little light on this topic Why is it so confusing to start with? Well, firstly it has had a number of names over the years, pink slip (because the piece of paper it was done on was originally pink!), e-safety check, rego... check, registration check, roadworthy check. All of these things are the same. In NSW, every year when you re-register your vehicle it is mandatory to get it checked and ticked off as roadworthy by an authorised inspector. What does that really mean? Long answer short, RMS (Roads and Maritime Services) has made a long list of requirements for all cars to be roadworthy. As long as a vehicle complies with all of those its processed at the time as being safe to drive. How long should an inspection take? Its a full car inspection with a brake test - expect 30-45 minutes. As long as the car tricks all the boxes youre sweet to go forth and pay registration. . What if it fails? Any items that the car doesnt meet in safety standards according to the rules will be listed on the registration slip and as long as you get it rectified in 14 days it can be marked as pass. Now the real confusion happens - does this mean you have to repair it with the service provider that initial flagged the failed items? . Short answer No. You have the right to choose any repairer. The original inspector (if different to repairer) only requires to inspect the failed items (must be within 14 days) and ticks them as repaired and presto youre roadworthy and can re-register the car. However, if you decide you want to elsewhere all together, you can do that too, youll just need to pay the inspection fee a second time. Did this provide you with more clarity? Are there other topics about your vehicle or automotive services youd like to know about? Drop us a line or leave a comment. We love to shed light on all sorts of topics. Want to make a booking? Make an online booking request here https://bit.ly/2VFtzKO or contact us direct!

14.01.2022 Mornings off to a cracking start How are you spending your morning? The @josh_hobs & @mitch_dixon55 are warming up with our first services of the day in this mornings chilly weather Its almost the end of August and spring is only days away! We cant wait for this cold snap to end... if youve been to our shop you know we work in a thoroughfare - great for summer, not so great in colder weather. ... How do you get warmed up on cold mornings? @lydzka is wrapped in an unknown amount of layers this morning as featured in this mornings stories. #coldstart #tuesdaymorning #winter #springiscoming #workshop #mechanic #mechaniclife #hornsby #sydneynorthshore #smallbusinessau #sydney #sydneybusiness #familybusiness #getcracking #tuesdayvibes #warmingup #coldsnap #endofwinter #onthetools #tradies

14.01.2022 Happy Mothers day to all the super mums that put us together in the background. Th am you for all your patience, love, encouragement and cleaning up after us. Enjoy the day just about you! . #love #mothersday #mothers #thankyou #grateful #gratitude

13.01.2022 @boustead_and_brown doing their finest, putting in our new front counter Cant wait to see how this comes together #carpenter #woodwork #frontdesk #officedecor #hornsby #localtradie #tradie #workshop #skills #friday #notikea #localbusiness #smallbusiness #localssupportinglocals

13.01.2022 Have you ever forgotten your registration is due? Have you only realised after you have driven out of the driveway, and then panicked? Did you know driving unregistered means you are also totally liable for any accidents you may have with another person even if they are at fault? When stickers were removed from windows, so were our daily reminders that our registrations were coming up; we were all a little more organised because it was staring us in the face every time we g...ot in the car. Now you get a letter way before registration is due (sometimes mail gets lost) way before the date, we tend to loose the letter or forget about it totally, and then when it comes time for registration, if its not already in our calendars, it slips our minds. We try to ease at least this one stress from your lives by sending you a simple text message 2-3 weeks prior to your registration expiring and remind you to make a booking. This is only one of the reminders we send out to all our customers. Want your mechanic to keep in touch and make sure youre on track with your registration checks and services? Send us a DM or go to our website for a booking request. Want great service but don;t want SMSs - thats fine too! Well just take you off the SMS list. Our customer service goes beyond the workshop, who takes care of your car?

12.01.2022 @mitch_dixon55 is looking very bright in this sunny car on a gloomy and wet day Ahhh the rain! Set to be like this all week in Sydney, which is amazing for our gardens, dams and lovers of hot drinks, but not so great for driving if your tyres are slick, windscreen wipers are dry and cracking or your brakes are on the way out When it rains we tend to forget that we need longer to stop, and slamming on the brakes on freshly rained on road can lead to fishtailing and potent...ially an accident so during this prolonged rainy week we have Sydney, let's remember: Take it slow; if you're worried about time, leave 15 minutes early. Rushing and speeding on freshly wet roads puts you at greater risk of having an accident, and then rather than being 5 minutes late you might not arrive at all. ____ leave a larger gap. There's really no need to get close, tailgating doesn't help anyone but leaving extra room gives you time to stop if the person in front needs to stop suddenly. check your tyres! Pressures are important all the time, running on under-inflated tyres will make them wear out quicker and driving on flat tyres can damage them as well as your wheels. And then we came back to our favourite talking point... servicing! Because its important. Regular servicing will pick up on any issues you may have before they become a problem. We believe in providing information that will allow you to know the state of your vehicle and what maintenance will be required in the coming services either due to wear or manufacturers specifications (logbook) If you're unsure, go see your mechanic and get it checked out (if we are your mechanic, or you want us to be your mechanic, come see us!) Want to know more about us and how we take care of the vehicles and customers in our workshop, what we work on, the team or just the silly stuff inbetween? follow us or click on our profile for a link to.our website. #automotive #mechanic #wet #rain #safedriving #yellow #sunny #toyotayaris #toyota #maintenancematters #maintenance #service #stayinformed #workshop #sydney #sydneynorthshore #hornsby #sydneybusiness #smallbusinessau #shopsmall #local #independant

12.01.2022 When you get an email titled; "Its about my car..." there is a little niggling nervousness that creeps up behind you Today at 2:37pm we received one of those emails from a customer who just collected her car. Once we opened it, it continued... "Thank you for my service and pink slip. Car feels terrific."... Such a compact message - such a profound impact As a second-generation family business, there is a hidden pressure we put in ourselves; to provide a service which stands up to our family name, that the business we pour our souls into delivers the highest quality while serving the community, that we have created a culture of joy and dedication to our craft through us to our employees. All words are meaningful: the effort to write those words when they didnt have to be written is twice as meaningful. The joy of receiving a small note of gratitude is priceless. Bring someone a little joy and send a thank you letter to someone today. A mother, a teacher, a nurse, a gardener, a social media presence that inspires you, a friend, a local business. With that, we say THANK YOU to everyone in our community who supports us. Customers, suppliers, local businesses, the general community. Without everyones support, we couldnt be at our best.

12.01.2022 The Team at Barr Automotive wishes everyone a safe and happy Easter break. We will be closed for the break and re-opening on Tuesday 14th April. We know this long weekend is going to be hard, forced to stay at home when we usually have the freedom to choose if we stay home or travel to our favourite hotspots. We urge everyone to stay home this weekend; our collective sacrifice with be for the benefit of us all. Some activities we have come up with to pass the time: ... Egg Hoops - youll spend more time cleaning after the throwing through your hoops so thats Friday done! Housework Wars - create the messiest mess, and then have a showdown and see who it bothers more to have a messy house. Another day done HouseParty dinner party - and when youre done speaking with Aunty Carol and Uncle Frank just disconnect - no driving needed Sidewalk art - Create a challenging walkway with hops, jumps, twirls with chalk in front of your house finished off with a HardCore power workout for any unsuspecting passers by. You can enjoy that with a drink waltching the squats, jumps and burpees from your front lawn. Have a great Easter and Stay Safe!

10.01.2022 Looks like Marty McFly was overly curious and got stuck in 2020 What a year its been so far... its September already but it feels like its been 10 years since January. With the drought, fires, floods, Covid-19 weve all certainly had our resilience tested, and it will continue to be tested. But no matter what, time travelling vehicle or not, we will see the other side of whatever 2020 throws at us. ... Want to see more about us? Follow us, click on our profile for more or check out our website. We love to share all sorts of fun stuff, car stuff, workshop stuff, family stuff... and more uhh stuff! All about stuff here "Your future hasnt been written yet. No ones has. Your future is whatever you make it. So make it a good one" -Doc Brown-

09.01.2022 What is better on a Friday than to see family or mates! Today social restrictions in NSW begin to lift with baby steps... very welcome baby steps. Not sure exactly what todays restriction lift means? Weve made an infographic just for you! Tell us how you feel about todays restrictions lift! Who will you go see first? Who or what have you been missing the most over the last few weeks? #covid19 #NSWrestrictions #staysafe #FridayFeels

07.01.2022 A beautiful day to be in the workshop When we bought in as second-generation owners of the workshop our dream was to do business on our own terms, without the preconceived notions of an old industry but to renew the idea of what going to a mechanic means today Dont get us wrong, the industry is full of amazing technicians & workshops - but the Automotive industry is tainted by old media messages of a misogynistic culture that might lurk in some dark corners but has less ...prevalence today Igor is an engineer by trade who got an MBA & decided joining his wife was better than the corporate ladder (umm yes!!) & Lydia (thats me the voice of most socials) grew up in the industry & wanted to follow in my fathers footsteps but ended taking a scenic tour through business events & customer experience Having seen the industry from an outsiders perspective & knowing the quality, skill & talent in the business we knew we could help. Well, helping turned into buying It was the BEST decision we made Business is hard, like anything thats worth putting effort into, but we are finally doing what we love together. Growing a legacy the Barries instilled in the business is just a bonus! Whats more, weve realised in the last 20 months is that your views & expectations have changed, we take pride in that This business is not about in-out, seeya later. Its about getting the individual attention you deserve, making sure the service is fit for you, not trying to squeeze you into a tick box. Its not about a one-time transaction but building trust in us & your vehicle. Its not about bamboozling jargon, but knowing your car as we do, knowing what we do keeps it safe & efficient for you & your family Now with that out of the way (what an essay ) all we wanted to say is thank you! Thank you to everyone who puts their trust in us, our staff, our services & our vision We didnt go into business to be ordinary; we went into this business to change it. Change how you view your local mechanic, & how you understand your car

07.01.2022 Check out @igor_stjepanovic_au pouring skills Warning: this is not Tang Orange ; anyone remember how amazing that drink was as a child? This is actually coolant from a Fiat 500 with a seized engine. We're retaining a sample of coolant and engine oil from the old engine before we put a second-hand engine into it. To see what has happened, during the process of removing the old engine we will be putting our nerdy hats on and look at the potential cause of the engine sei...zure. Not only do we love fixing cars, but we also love taking broken stuff apart and seeing what caused it to fail - curiosity is in our nature FYI we are NOT certified examiners, just curious mechanics who have been given permission to open a siezed engine Want to see what we find? Follow us to keep up to date with this Fiat, know more about us, our team, our workshop and all the fun stuff we get to do! Click on our profile for a link to our website. #fiat500 #fiat #engine #engineswap #automotive #auto #mechanic #mechaniclife #hornsby #yourlocal #localmechanic #familybusiness #curiosity #hornsby #sydney #sydneybusiness #sydneynorthshore #smallbusinessau #workshop

07.01.2022 Umm hello November... that came around suddenly!! Did you realise there are only 53 days until Christmas and only 8 weeks until 2020 is over. So what's better on the 8th last Monday of the year than to have a Euro afternoon with these two Mercedes, getting a little TLC treatment. Does your four wheel'd chariot need some TLC before the year ends? Whether it's a repair, service, premium spa like treatment or just a registration check, you know we got you! ... Want to know more about what we do, about our team, the workshop, fun facts and just all the fun stuff in between? Follow us click on our profile for a link to our website or DM us if you have any questions. Want to know more about a topic? Just send us a DM or comment in any of our posts. We love to share the knowledge, especially about what you want to know! #mechanic #service #maintenance #tlc #workshop #mechaniclife #yourlocal #localmechanic #sydney #hornsby #sydneynorthshore #sydneybusiness #daysuntilchristmas #monday #mondayvibes #smallbusinessau #familybusiness

06.01.2022 Need product? We got it! Our new front desk is stacked with everything you need, when you need it. We have a range of items from headlight globes to engine oils and coolant. Wonder what products we use on your vehicle when its in for a service? Everything we have stocked right here... We only use high quality product that we use in our own vehicles. ... Need a headlight upgrade? Want to browse products for your vehicle? Or just need to book in for a service or registration check? Give us a call, send us a DM, book online or simply come on by!

05.01.2022 The 2020 Local Business Awards are open for voting. Support your local family-owned mechanic in this years local awards and vote for us! It means more than just the accolade VOTE HERE =====> https://thebusinessawards.com.au/busi/34235/Barr-Automotive How do you benefit from voting for any business for an award? ... 1. You have a say (in every category) to put your vote to the businesses you believe should be rewarded for their hard work, their dedication to the local community and as a way to place your support with a business who shares your common values and goals. 2. When businesses achieve finalist status (and those lucky few who take the winning prize) can use that as a means to gain more customers, keeping people employed in a COVID19 world and contributing to your local economy. 3. You become part of the collective community that provides feedback in the form of formal recognition to those businesses that make a meaningful contribution. What does it mean to us? As a small business, we have a strong affiliation with the local community. A second-generation family business who has been operating for the better part of 4 decades. Our purpose is to not only provide the best possible service to our locals but also to be the best source of accurate and honest information about your car. The awards provide us with more than just a logo to stick on our invoices and marketing, its a symbol of all the hard work and dedication our team (our workshop family) puts into every day. Who deserves the praise? Our mechanics They keep the show alive and do more than just show up, they sink their blood, sweat, and tears into making sure the job is done right so that you have a car that is operating efficiently and safely on the road. Vote for your favourite businesses in the awards, show they your support - and hopefully, we will be in that privileged list of yours. Stay Safe and have a great weekend!

04.01.2022 Got brakes!? We do! These slotted rotors not only look awesome they also have some pretty cool advantages over regular brake rotors. Slotted rotors have better performance in wet weather - although if youre in a very wet climate that sees regular rain activity, drilled rotors are the way to go. Slotted rotors provide extra support for heavy-duty vehicles, especially when towing and on off-road adventures. This is where high quality comes into play - the better the... quality and machining skills the less chance theyll crack. slotted rotors reduce the risk of pad glazing - the slots provide a reprieve from continuous contact and allow momentary pauses that stop the glazing process. Glazing mostly occurs when there is a continuous braking application like going down a steep descent. slotted discs are not only for adventurous driving. They provide hearty stopping power when its most needed in unpredictable driving situations. . Looking to get better performance from your brakes? Consider using slotted or drilled brake disc rotors from a quality brand. Want to know more about us or get more nerdy posts? Follow us or click on our profile! . #brakes #brakepower #gotbrakes #auto #car #carmaintenance #loveyourcar #drive #adventure #mechanic #mechaniclife #hornsby #localbusiness #smallbusinessau #workshop #carmaintenance #hornsbyshire @ Hornsby, New South Wales See more

04.01.2022 A year ago today there was a shift in Barr Automotive. Igor and Lydia (thats us right there!) took over Barr Automotive as the second-generation in this family business. Today we celebrate getting through our first year as being business owners and what a year its been! We thought, if nothing else, cake just makes achieving this milestone so much sweeter! Thank you to our amazing staff and wonderful customers. This is what we were born to do, and we couldnt imagine doing anything else!! Thank you to Pretty & Twisted Cupcakes for our amazing and delicious piata cake.

04.01.2022 From old to new, Euro to Asian, you got a car? We got you covered! Having an issue and dont know what to do? Why not just call us for advice? We believe in community support - that means you have a question we will try to answer it if we can. If its a little more technical we might ask you to bring in your car for a peak. All our details are in our bio! . .... #hornsby #hornsbyshire #localbusiness #supportlocal #localssupportinglocals #automotive #maintenance #repair #mechanic #eurocars #japcars #welovecars #carmaintenance See more

03.01.2022 Weve got new floor stickers thanks to @wallsthattalk_australia They look amazing in front of our front counter, and are helping our customers and staff keep #covidsafe. Hygiene and personal safety is everyones responsibility - including ours! How are we keeping our staff, customers and the community safe? We ensure our staff maintain high hygiene standards, regularly change gloves and sanitisation between vehicles, maintain hygienic work environment, regular antibacterial... cleaning, ensure social distancing measures are in place and have a COVID safe plan we have developed to make sure all measures are taken to keep everyone who interacts with us is safe. Stay safe everyone! Its up to everyone to keep safe and keep the virus at bay.

03.01.2022 Were COVID Safe What does that mean exactly? Glad you asked! As a business, we have registered with the NSW Government declaring we have a COVID Safe Plan and are putting it in practice to protect our customers, staff and general public. ... Our Plan Have social distancing policies in place to keep our customers, staff and community safe We have hand sanitiser available in the front office for use of our staff and customers (the coconut smell is amazing) We have daily registers to aid NSW tracing efforts if they are requested Maintaining the highest standard of hygiene while servicing cars, ensuring with every service hands are sanitised and fresh gloves are worn, sanitising before and after to ensure safety for our staff and customers. Regularly cleaning and disinfecting hard surfaces and common areas. We wipe down the front counter between customers to ensure theres nothing left behind. Being COVID safe means to be vigilant, proactive and aware of our actions and hygiene. We are dedicated to minimising the risk to our customers and staff and stopping the spread of the virus. For more information go to our website for our full COVID19 notice http://mvnt.us/m1133452

02.01.2022 There are some pretty good looking faces on Page 10 of todays Bush Telegraph Next weekend is the Australian Small Business Champions Awards. Were all slightly nervous and excited - and extremely privileged to be a finalist from over 3,000+ entrants nationally. Cross your fingers (and toes) for us!

02.01.2022 This months Bush Tele has an Automotive special. Weve featured a little bit of our background and what our core purpose is. Wed love to hear what you think? Do you agree? What else would you like to know about us? We love knowing what you think and what your experiences are in dealing with family owned businesses.

01.01.2022 When one of our customers says Thank You with home made baked goods, it really brings us joy... and deliciousness to our tastebuds Our job is not only to keep your vehicles safe and efficient, our job is also to make sure you know your vehicle as we do. The good, the bad, and sometimes the ugly. In knowing everything, it means youre in the drivers seat of your own car journey and can make informed decisions about what to do next. We are so thankful we have the opportuni...ty to help our customers in every stage of their car journey, and grateful to have the trust and support of so many. Baked goods not required, but always welcome if your willing to eat them with us