H.T's Service Centre Thomastown in Thomastown, Victoria | Automotive repair centre

H.T's Service Centre Thomastown

Locality: Thomastown, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9464 1855

Address: 222 Station Street. Thomastown 3074 Thomastown, VIC, Australia

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24.01.2022 Job of the Week!! 1970 Ford XW Fairmont Sedan For a change in pace, we decided to fabricate a full stainless steel, mandrel bend exhaust for one of our personal cars. We fitted it out in a 2.5 inch diameter tube, with X pipe, V band clamps and all the way out the back using genuine exhaust hanger rubbers in their original positions. Using magnaflow mufflers, it has a beautiful sound and is quiet enough to hold conversations without the need to yell at each other while cruisin...g on the freeway. #ford #fairmont #magnaflowmufflers #xpipe #vbandclamp #mandrelbends #performance #knowledge #diagnosis #passion #mechanic #joboftheweek

23.01.2022 Job of the Week!! 2007 Mitsubishi NS Pajero 4x4 When this lovely gem came on the back of a tow truck, we didnt know what to expect. The customer called ahead to inform us that as he was driving, the engine just shut down and didnt want to start back up. After inspecting, we found it had snapped a timing chain. With a tear down of vertually all the bolt on components to gain access, we put a new chain in and checked the compression to make sure the extent didnt go any furth...er. Success!! Luckily in this instance, there was no piston to valve contact. After reassembling with new timing chain, timing chain guides, tensioner and camshaft gears, the car was back to peak performance, customer got their car back and everyone is over the moon again #mitsubishi #pajero #4m41 #diesel #timingchain #knowledge #diagnosis #passion #mechanic #joboftheweek

23.01.2022 Job of the Week!! 2001 Hyundai Elantra Hatch This week, we had a customer come in for a service and we found that their timing belt was due. After getting the go ahead, we organized a timing belt kit, changed the oil seals, idler and tensioner bearing as well as swap out the old belt with the new one. We had also found that the water pump was leaking onto the timing belt as well. Safe to say, the customer is very happy with how the vehicle is performing now that everything is... back in check!! #hyundai #elantra #timingbelt #periodicservicing #waterpump #knowledge #diagnosis #passion #mechanic #joboftheweek

22.01.2022 Dear Valued Customers, Until further notice, we are still trading as usual with the utmost care for cleanliness in customer cars that we receive to be worked on. Please help our small business through this hard time.... Stay safe from the team at H.Ts Service Centre

21.01.2022 Job of the Week!! 2011 Holden VE Berlina Sedan This week, one of our lovely customers came in with her car because of an engine light on. We scanned the ecu and came up with an engine misfire. After inspecting, we found that a wiring connector had been broken at some stage and not making a good connection. After using a plastic zip tie to hold the connector together, the ecu light went out and the car was working at 100% once again.... #holden #ve #berlina #misfire #ziptie #knowledge #diagnosis #passion #mechanic #joboftheweek

21.01.2022 Job of the Week!! 1997 BMW 318is E36 Coup One of our long time customers came in requesting if we could help give them one of lifes luxurys with remote central locking on their vehicle. After finding a good aftermarket kit, they now have keyless entry for ease of access. The best part, no ugly wiring because it is all incorporated into the factory wiring loom.... #bmw #318is #e36 #keylessentry #remotecentrallocking #service #diagnosis #passion #mechanic #joboftheweek

21.01.2022 Job of the Week!! 1970 Ford XW Fairmont Sedan This week, we had a classic come in with a bad driveline vibration while driving above 65 km/h. We put it on the hoist and raised it up. We found that the rear tail shaft universal joint was shot. So we ordered two new universal joints for the front and rear of the tail shaft, took it out for a test drive and it was good as gold.... Another happy customer. #ford #fairmont #classic #vibration #musclecar #knowledge #diagnosis #passion #mechanic #joboftheweek

21.01.2022 Job of the Week!! 1974 Ford F-100 Truck 4x2 This old beauty came in today with a gigantic water leak. When searching for the culprit, it was evident that the engine was a sieve. We found that all of the welch plugs (aka core or expansion plugs) were all corroded and leaking. We removed the engine to replace all of the plugs. It was no easy feat having to replace one behind the twin plate clutch, but we do have the knowledge and the correct tools to accomplish the end result. ...After replacing all of the welch plugs, we flushed all the old coolant and rust flakes out and replaced with fresh coolant. #ford #f100 #welchplug #twinplateclutch #coolant #knowledge #diagnosis #passion #mechanic #joboftheweek

21.01.2022 Job of the Week!! 2003 BMW 530i E60 Sedan The customer came in complaining about a water leak. After pressure testing the cooling system, we found that the water pump, thermostat and housing and radiator cap all had their individual problems causing the car to not hold coolant and over heat. Since replacing, the car started performing as it should with a heater that is needed in this cold Melbourne weather.... #bmw #530i #e60 #coldweather #coolingsystemfaults #knowledge #diagnosis #passion #mechanic #joboftheweek

20.01.2022 Job of the Week!! 1998 BMW 328i e36 Sedan Long time customer booked in one of their favourite cars this week and told us to service and check it out. After looking at it, we found the rear brakes had hit metal on metal and that it required rear brake pads, discs and the handbrake shoes had fallen apart inside the disc from someone driving with the handbrake on. We also found the fan belt was cracked and a globe in the taillight wasnt working. The customer picked up the car ...and said the cars handbrake never felt so good. #bmw #328i #e36 #service #brakes #knowledge #diagnosis #passion #mechanic #joboftheweek

19.01.2022 Job of the Week!! 2004 Mazda 3 Sedan A close friend of ours came in asking to check out why his car wasnt performing. After taking the car for a drive, we discovered that his clutch was slightly slipping causing the car not to drive at its full potential. We removed the gearbox, cleaned all the parts, machined the flywheel and installed a new clutch. The car was back to driving at peak performance once again and the customer was over the moon at how fast we got the car back ...to them. #mazda3 #clutch #exedyclutches #exedy #performance #knowledge #diagnosis #passion #mechanic #joboftheweek

19.01.2022 Job of the Week!! 1986 Holden VL Berlina Turbo Sedan Ever since the customer acquired this stunning example of a vehicle, they’ve been wanting to put their own personal touches on the car to make it truely their own. It came in looking as if it was just bought from Holden back in 1986. We fitted big 20 inch walkinshaw wheels, lowered the suspension and even fitted an adjustable pan hard rod to make sure the wheel didn’t rub anywhere.... It’s safe to say the car looks amazing and the customer was extremely happy with the final result. #holden #vlturbo #berlinaturbo #slammed #nolathane #walkinshawwheels #performance #knowledge #diagnosis #passion #mechanic #joboftheweek

18.01.2022 Job of the Week!! 1998 Nissan GU Patrol 4x4 We received a call early in the morning about a family on their way for a small getaway. They informed us that they had a bad water leak and were too far from home to turn around and go back. We told them to come and see how quick we can get them back on the road. As soon as they arrived, it was the water pump that had failed. Ordered a new assembly, flushed the old coolant out, refilled with fresh coolant mixed to the correct ratio... and by lunchtime, they were back on the road heading to their destination. They were extremely greatful at how fast we got them on the road and that they could still make their getaway. #nissan #patrol #4x4 #waterpump #summer #lstheworld #service #diagnosis #passion #mechanic #joboftheweek

18.01.2022 Job of the Week!! 2003 Mazda Tribute 4x4 SUV It’s funny how a simple little oil leak can wreak havoc on electrical components. Here we had a power steering pump and pressure line leak onto the alternator. The power steering pump sits in the uppermost position on the engine, which coated everything in oil. The oil then caused the alternator to overheat and burnt out the internal rectifier and flatten the battery. After replacing the power steering pump with a reconditioned uni...t, new power steering pressure hose and new alternator and washed all the oil residue away, the alternator charges the battery perfectly and the steering is light as a feather #mazda #tribute #oilleak #powersteering #alternator #v6 #performance #knowledge #diagnosis #passion #mechanic #joboftheweek

17.01.2022 Job of the Week!! 2003 Mazda Tribute 4x4 SUV Its funny how a simple little oil leak can wreak havoc on electrical components. Here we had a power steering pump and pressure line leak onto the alternator. The power steering pump sits in the uppermost position on the engine, which coated everything in oil. The oil then caused the alternator to overheat and burnt out the internal rectifier and flatten the battery. After replacing the power steering pump with a reconditioned uni...t, new power steering pressure hose and new alternator and washed all the oil residue away, the alternator charges the battery perfectly and the steering is light as a feather #mazda #tribute #oilleak #powersteering #alternator #v6 #performance #knowledge #diagnosis #passion #mechanic #joboftheweek

17.01.2022 Back at it again for another year. The holiday break was good for all of us here at H.Ts Service Centre, now to get back to business. Job of the Week!! 2005 Toyota Kluger 4x4 Station Wagon Customer came in with their oil light on, so we checked the oil pressure. It was extremely low and was also making a noise which sounded like cavitation.... We removed the sump and found a lot of oil ash from lack of servicing. Cleaned out the pickup and now the engine is running healthy again. No more oil light on the dash, and no more heart trembling noises #toyota #kluger #oilpressure #cavitation #servicingisnecessary #knowledge #diagnosis #passion #mechanic #joboftheweek

16.01.2022 Job of the Week!! 1992 Holden VP Clubsport Sedan This week, we had our long term customer bring their car in for rear brakes and their horn wasnt working. We found that the brakes had hit metal to metal, but we were still able to machine the discs to get optimum performance and life out of the new pads. The horn was a little tricky, but after snooping around, found the snib that contacts the back of the steering wheel had worn down. We repaired it and now toots the horn no m...atter what position the wheel is in #holden #clubsport #rearbrakes #bendix #horn #knowledge #diagnosis #passion #mechanic #joboftheweek

16.01.2022 Job of the Week!! 1995 Toyota Camry SV10R Sedan Customer came to us complaining about an oil leak and a water leak. After checking over the vehicle, we found the oil leak was the distributor oring that had gone hard and wasnt sealing any more. The water leaks were a little more difficult. One of the original steel barb fittings had rusted out and created a hole, which we replaced with a brass thread in replacement and one of the welch plugs had just created a pin hole. Inst...alled new brass plugs across the intake side of the engine block. Refilled with water and an engine wash and the customer was off and running again. #toyota #camry #waterleak #oilleak #brassfittings #knowledge #diagnosis #passion #mechanic #joboftheweek

16.01.2022 Job of the Week!! 2008 Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo Sedan This weeks job of the week is a little different. The customer came in complaining about a vacuum like noise that they have been hearing for the last couple of weeks. After diagnosing it down to a faulty turbo, the customer decided to go in a new direction for the car. A bigger garret turbo, bigger intercooler and a process west intercooler piping kit. After doing all the required modifications, its now on its way to get dyn...o tuned. Cant wait to see what this machine makes #ford #xr6 #turbo #garretturbo #garretbyhoneywell #processwest #dyno #modifications #performance #knowledge #diagnosis #passion #mechanic #joboftheweek

15.01.2022 Job of the Week!! 1955 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan We had the pleasure of getting this old beast road worthy and ready for club permit. We overhauled all the brake components, fixed some suspension bushes and cleaned up some other minor areas that needed attention. Now the customer gets to enjoy their Sundays cruising down the road in style... #cadillac #series62 #v8 #roadworthy #clubpermit #knowledge #diagnosis #passion #mechanic #joboftheweek

14.01.2022 We made the short list!! Thanks to those who got us there, but nominating isnt enough. Follow the link below to vote for us as Melbournes best mechanic! You have until November 18... https://www.heraldsun.com.au//873f3d6acfefb8570446d9c61f40

13.01.2022 Job of the Week!! 2013 Toyota 86 Coup A customer had to say goodbye to a car he has loved since they first bought it. It came in for a road worthy and service. The only fault was a leaking rear shock absorber creating a slight uncomfortable drive.... #toyota #86 #roadworthy #fa20 #boxerengine #knowledge #diagnosis #passion #mechanic #joboftheweek

13.01.2022 And thats a wrap for 2019! On behalf of all of us here at HTs Service Centre, wed love to wish all our customers a Merry Christmas and say thank you for the support this year. We will see you again when we open our garage door on January 15th, 2020. Until then, stay safe, and have an awesome New Year!

13.01.2022 Job of the Week!! 2004 Holden TS Astra Hatch Our customer this week had a very peculiar fault. After the car would warm up to operating temperature, the engine would ping at idle. After running tests and using every tool we could to examine the engine, we got the okay from the owner to dive in deeper to confirm our findings and open the engine up.... We found that the head gasket had broken between cylinders 1 and 2, and also between cylinders 3 and 4. After discussing with the owner a variety of directions we can take to resolve the issue, they opted for a second hand engine. Which we set up as we do all our second hand engines. New timing seals, timing belt and as an extra, engine sump swap, with the oil pickup cleaned, to ensure perfect oil pressure. The owner was ecstatic with the performance of the new engine which they are now enjoying once again. #holden #astra #z18xe #secondhandengine #performance #knowledge #diagnosis #passion #mechanic #joboftheweek

12.01.2022 And as we know it, another year has passed us by. The team at H.Ts Service Centre would like to thank all our awesome customers for the love and support this year, just like every other year in the past. May you all have safe and adventurous holidays, and we all look forward to seeing each and every one of you in the new year when we return on January 16th, 2019 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all Much love to all

12.01.2022 Job of the Week!! 2013 Ford FG XR6 Sedan Today we had a customer come in because their vehicle had failed the 12 month vehicle inspection for being an Uber driver. The list was rear bushes were worn, two tyres were worn, both guard indicator lenses were letting water into the housings, a fog light was not working and an engine wash. We replaced the tyres, removed and fitted genuine ford diff bushes, also fitted new ford indicator assemblies, washed the engine and repaired the... broken wires under the headlight that was causing the fog light not to work. They are now ready for your Uber needs once again. #ford #xr6 #diffbushes #genuinefordparts #electrician #knowledge #diagnosis #passion #mechanic #joboftheweek

12.01.2022 MEET THE TEAM This soft spoken perfectionist is Bill. Harry’s youngster, wanting nothing more but the opportunity to work in the family business from very young. He is your carburetor enthusiast who is quite impartial to a V8 or Turbo.

11.01.2022 Job of the Year This car was purchased by us but was missing some pieces and needing to be put back together after not seeing the road since 1990. We got the body all sorted, missing pieces found and installed and all the mechanics and brakes checked over and made to work as they should. The finished product speaks for itself and behaves as it was intended, a street car that can be driven with the family without hassles.

11.01.2022 From all of us here at HT’s, we just want to wish a Happy Easter to all our customers who are celebrating over the long weekend. And happy long weekend to the rest of us that are taking a well deserved break. Be safe and enjoy. HT’s will reopen on Tuesday the 6th of April.

10.01.2022 Job of the Week!! 2015 BMW 316i F30 sedan This weeks repair is a little different again. We had our customer come in after being hit by a towbar tongue right on the front parking sensors, causing them to malfunction and leaving the whole system in limbo. After removing the front bumper bar, we found the the wires had been cut due to the impact. A simple wire repair to 4 out of the 6 wires in the area, refit of the bumper, re-scan the ecu and voil!! All of the vehicle functio...ns restored and back to a hassle free vehicle. Along with a happy customer #bmw #f30 #316i #parkingassist #wiringfault #autoelectrical #performance #knowledge #diagnosis #passion #mechanic #joboftheweek

09.01.2022 After a well needed rest, we are back again for another year. Come on in and see us for all your vehicle needs #holidaysareover #mechanic #reopen #passion #carsarelife #cars #hardwork #diagnosis

08.01.2022 Job of the Week!! 2002 Holden VY Commodore S Sedan When the vehicle arrived on the back of the tow truck, the customer informed us that it wasnt selecting gears. Also, when the car was running, there was a lot of foreign noise coming from under the vehicle. We immediately removed the gearbox to find a clutch friction disc that had thrown the damper springs and worn friction material. We installed a completely new single mass flywheel and clutch from exedy, as the original in... the car was of a lesser quality and parts were going to be a lot more expensive to find that would fit. The response from the customer is that the clutch feel has never been better, he can select gears now and there are no more noises. Happy customers is what we like to see. #holden #clutch #exedyclutches #exedy #performance #knowledge #diagnosis #passion #mechanic #joboftheweek

08.01.2022 Job of the Week!! 1987 Ford XF Falcon Sedan This week, our customer decided to bring in their pride and joy. They had been having issues starting the engine with a disastrous grinding noise as well as a service. We found that the starter motor had started to grind down the flexplate teeth and damage the starter motor pinion teeth. While the transmission was out to replace the flexplate, we also found the rear main seal was starting to leak too. To save money in the long term,... the customer agreed to change the seal while we were at that stage. With the service, we found that both front lower ball joints had excessive play in them, causing the tyres to wear prematurely. We rotated and balanced the tyres and got the wheel alignment checked to make sure everything was where it should be. Upon completion, the car started fantastic and drove like a dream. The customer can now enjoy their faultless classic once again #ford #falcon #250crossflow #flexplate #performance #knowledge #diagnosis #passion #mechanic #joboftheweek

06.01.2022 Job of the Week!! 2000 Nissan N16 Pulsar Sedan A couple of weeks ago, a customer came in with a performance fault. The engine would tremble on cold start, as the engine got to operating temperature, it would slightly go away but could still be felt. Also while driving, the engine would labor and not accelerate as it should. We diagnosed the fault as a head gasket problem. As they didnt have the money at the time, we advised them to let us know when they could afford to have ...it repaired. They gave us a call this week and booked it in. After removing the head, we found we were correct. The gasket had split between cylinders 1 and 2. Creating a cylinder pressure problem and causing the engine not to perform. After reassembling with new gaskets and torquing everything to specification, the engine runs smooth as a button. #nissan #n16 #pulsar #headgasket #performance #knowledge #diagnosis #passion #mechanic #joboftheweek

06.01.2022 Job of the Week!! 2010 Holden VE Calais Sedan We all have that one task that pushes our vocabulary to the next level. And this week was no different with a thermostat that was leaking, as well as a jamming which was causing the engine to overheat and lock in ecu fault codes. You may ask, how hard can a thermostat be?? Well, normally, very easy, but on the Holden V6 Alloytec engine, which is located at the rear of the engine block with limited space for parties, it gets very h...ard very easily. Needless to say, after a lot of colourful words, the thermostat was changed and the engine sings on point at the perfect operating temperature #holden #ve #calais #thermostat #coolant #v6 #performance #knowledge #diagnosis #passion #mechanic #joboftheweek

05.01.2022 Job of the Week!! 2013 Mazda CX-9 SUV This week, we had a customer drop off their car for a 100,000km log book service. Which included the general service with oil and oil filter change, as well as the iridium tipped spark plugs needing to be replaced as well. We also put new air and cabin filters in as the customer wanted everything up to scratch. After completing the job, the customer called us back and informed us that the car is a lot more responsive and feels the best it... has ever felt since owning the vehicle. Another happy customer #mazda #cx9 #iridiumsparkplugs #service #performance #knowledge #diagnosis #passion #mechanic #joboftheweek

05.01.2022 Job of the Week!! 2008 Mercedes Benz ML350 SUV Had a customer come in this week telling us that he has taken their car to another guy that couldnt diagnose a rough idle on their vehicle. After inspecting, we found that one of the solenoid valves that controls the cold start air circulation flaps was broken, giving a vacuum leak as well as not allowing the engine to function at its peak performance. We replaced both solenoids to prevent the other breaking in the short term an...d the engine was running like a dream #mercedesbenz #ml350 #v6 #vacuumleak #suv #knowledge #diagnosis #passion #mechanic #joboftheweek

03.01.2022 Job of the Week!! 2010 Isuzu D-Max 4x2 Ute Customer came in after the Christmas break complaining about a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. After inspecting, we found that the rear brakes were the problem. So we replaced the brake shoes and wheel cylinders and finished with machining the rear drums to give a fresh surface, great pedal feel and give the longest possible life out of the brakes.... #isuzu #dmax #4x2 #drumbrakes #summer #christmas #service #diagnosis #passion #mechanic #joboftheweek

03.01.2022 MEET THE TEAM The very verbal one you’d hear at the back is George. Harry’s eldest son, and the first to take on the job, following in his dads footsteps. He is straight up your four wheel drive guy, and the rotary engine aficionado.

02.01.2022 Job of the Week!! 2007 VW Gold MkV 1K Hatch Today, a loyal customer booked their car in because their rear door wasnt able to unlock and open. After spending some time to open the door without damaging anything, we found that the central locking was the culprit. We found that going the aftermarket direction was both cheaper and a lot more practical. Replaced and refitted everything back together, and you wouldnt have been able to tell the difference.... #vw #golf #centrallocking #turbo #gti #knowledge #diagnosis #passion #mechanic #joboftheweek

02.01.2022 MEET THE TEAM This is Harry. Yep, you guessed it. The founder of HTs and the reason for the name. Fair to say, he is the brains behind the whole operation. Harry is beloved and trusted by his customers and basically, the go-to guy. And we can’t forget to mention, he is the greatest teacher to his sons.

01.01.2022 Job of the Week!! 2016 Subaru Forester 4x4 Station Wagon This week, a customer came in with a worrying noise that would get worse on deceleration. After going for a test drive and inspecting underneath, we found that it was the passenger rear wheel bearing causing the customer grief. Since replacing it with a genuine bearing, the car is back to working as it should and without any more noises... #subaru #forester #wheelbearing #carnoises #thumping #knowledge #diagnosis #passion #mechanic #joboftheweek

01.01.2022 Job of the Week!! 2007 BMW 323i E90 sedan Even with winter upon us, cars still overheat. This week, a BMW was lighting the check engine light up and the customer couldnt understand why. We found the electric water pump wasnt functioning at all and causing the engine to overheat, and the heater not to work. As soon as the new part got delivered, we installed it and like magic, everything was working in perfect harmony... #bmw #e90 #323i #electricwaterpump #coolant #autoelectrical #performance #knowledge #diagnosis #passion #mechanic #joboftheweek