STEERING & SUSPENSION

Your car’s handling and ride comfort tie particularly closely with how well your vehicle’s steering and suspension systems are maintained. Unresponsiveness or ‘play’ in your steering wheel can be traced back to problems with your steering systems, while ride comfort issues like body roll through corners are typically caused by a faulty suspension component.

Our team of experienced technicians can give your steering and suspension a complete service, from repairing and replacing springs, shock absorbers, bushings and coil-over suspension to maintaining your vehicle’s power steering system, as well as suspension lowering, the installing of lift kits and other 4WD upgrades. If you’d like to give your vehicle’s steering and suspension an inspection, book your vehicle in for a service by contacting us today.

AIR CONDITIONING

Particularly in Australia, a properly functioning air conditioner in your vehicle is vital to driver and passenger comfort. Driving in our country’s warmer months without air con can be a nightmare. Like any other area of your car, your air conditioning system is subject to wear and tear, with cracks and leaks more likely to develop in cooler months with disuse of your vehicle’s climate control.

If your air conditioning isn’t blowing as coolly as it used to, we’re able to inspect your air conditioning unit for leaks and cracks, as well as fit replacement thermostats, hosing and seals, before giving your air con a re-gassing to keep your cabin cool all summer long. Contact us today if you’d like to know more.

ALLOY WHEELS

To complete the look of your vehicle, Associated Tyres & More offers customers a range of mag wheels for all makes and models of car, to suit all tyre widths and profiles.

To find out more about our range of wheels and rims, contact us today to organise a booking.

TYRES

Choosing the right tyres isn’t always as simple as finding a good match for your vehicle; one also has to consider their driving style and environment. A softer compound of tyre will give you greater grip to the road than a harder compound at the cost of increased tyre wear, while the right tyre tread for drivers in dry environments might not be suitable for those more accustomed to wet weather conditions.

Associated Tyres & More stocks tyres for all makes and models of vehicle and driving conditions, from road cars and light commercial vehicles to small trucks and farming equipment, all from leading tyre manufacturers such as Bridgestone, Cooper, Dunlop, Pirelli, Yokohama and more. Your tyres will be fitted, balanced and aligned for minimal tyre wear, ensuring that your new set of rubber will last as long as possible. To find out more about our range of tyres, contact us today.

ROADWORTHY INSPECTIONS

If you want to sell your vehicle or transfer ownership of it to a third party, or if you want to re-register it after spending a lot of time off the road, your vehicle needs to be certified as roadworthy by a qualified mechanic or technician. This typically involves a safety check and inspection of your vehicle’s essential components, to ensure it’s ready for the road.

Associated Tyres & More is staffed by a VicRoads Licensed Vehicle Tester, able to conduct roadworthy inspections on all passenger cars and light commercial vehicles for drivers in Moorabbin, Cheltenham, Bentleigh and all surrounding areas.

To have your vehicle certified as roadworthy:

• Book your vehicle in for a roadworthy inspection (RWC) by giving us a call on (03) 9583 6452, sending us an email via our contact page or talking to us in person at our workshop in Cheltenham.
• Bring your car in for the inspection along with your drivers licence, and a licensed vehicle tester will assess your car. If the vehicle passes the inspection a Roadworthy Certificate will be issued.

If your vehicle fails the first inspection:

• We will provide a list of items that will need to be rectified for the certificate to be issued. We will also provide you with a quote of the repair costs required.
• Any required repairs are to be carried out within seven days of the failed inspection. Repairs can be carried out by our fully trained technicians or a workshop of your choosing.
• Make a booking for a re-inspection. This must be done within seven days of the failed inspection. If the repairs are satisfactory and your vehicle passes the second inspection, a Roadworthy Certificate will be issued.

​When selling or transferring ownership of your vehicle to a third party, an Application to Transfer Registration is also required. You may find it on VicRoads‘ website or by clicking here.

OTHER SERVICES

In addition to the above, Associated Tyres & More also offers a range of other services, including:

Supply and sale of new batteries for vehicles of all makes and models
Timing belt repairs and replacement
Repairs and tyre fittings for trailers and agricultural equipment
Windscreen replacement
Towing services
Caravan repairs
Trailer repairs
Clutch and transmission repairs
Auto electrical repairs
Exhaust repairs
Radiation and cooling

If your vehicle’s in need of a service or repairs, contact us today to organise a booking.