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If you need to jump start your car in Perth, a slow-turning engine can provide an important clue about the condition of your battery. CMM Automotive recently attended a Hyundai i30 in Kewdale after the owner returned from a two-week holiday and found that the car would turn over slowly but would not start. We […]

If you need to jump start your car in Perth, sometimes the cause of the flat battery can be surprisingly simple. CMM Automotive recently attended a Mazda 3 in East Perth after the owner discovered that the vehicle would not start. In this case, there wasn’t a major electrical or charging-system fault. The interior light […]

If you need to jump start your car in Perth, a flat battery may not always mean the battery itself has failed. CMM Automotive recently attended a Holden Astra in Stirling after the vehicle’s battery went flat and the owner could no longer start the engine. The owner wasn’t aware of any problem with the […]

If you need to jump start your car in Perth, it is important to find out why the battery has gone flat. CMM Automotive recently attended an LDV van in Wangara after its battery lost enough power that the vehicle would no longer start. At first, the problem appeared to be a straightforward flat battery. […]

If you need to jump start your car in Perth, a flat battery is often the first thing to suspect when the engine will not start. CMM Automotive recently attended a Nissan in Mount Lawley after the owner discovered that the vehicle had a completely flat battery. In this case, however, a jump start was […]

A 2017 Mazda 3 vehicle inspection Perth recently completed by CMM Automotive in Innaloo uncovered several mechanical, safety and body-related concerns. Our inspection identified an ECU fault code, poor battery condition, weak coolant, an engine oil leak, worn brakes and tyres, along with several areas of exterior damage. A professional pre-purchase inspection gives buyers a […]

A Toyota LandCruiser vehicle inspection in Kingsley identified several mechanical and maintenance issues that a potential buyer would want to consider before purchasing the vehicle. CMM Automotive inspected the LandCruiser’s interior, engine bay, batteries, cooling system, steering, suspension, brakes, body and general road-test performance. The inspection identified low battery condition, poor coolant condition, worn suspension […]

A Volkswagen vehicle inspection Perth CBD callout identified several mechanical and general condition issues that a potential buyer would want to consider before purchasing the vehicle. CMM Automotive inspected the Volkswagen’s interior, engine bay, steering, brakes, suspension, tyres and body condition. We also road tested the vehicle to identify problems that may not appear during […]

A Hyundai Veloster vehicle inspection identified several mechanical, electrical and general condition issues that a potential buyer would want to know about before purchasing the vehicle. CMM Automotive inspected the Veloster’s interior, engine bay, cooling system, steering, brakes, tyres, body and electrical components. We also carried out a road test to assess how the vehicle […]

A Holden Ute vehicle inspection in Scarborough identified several issues worth considering before purchasing the vehicle. CMM Automotive inspected the ute’s interior, engine bay, brakes, tyres, body and general performance during a road test. Some areas remained in reasonable condition, while other findings required further investigation or attention. The inspection also highlighted an important point […]

A Subaru Outback vehicle inspection in Jindalee identified several issues that would have been useful for a potential buyer to know about before purchasing the vehicle. CMM Automotive carried out a detailed inspection of the Subaru, checking the interior, electrical systems, engine bay, brakes, suspension, tyres, body and general road-test performance. Although some of the […]

A Toyota Camry faulty alternator can eventually leave the vehicle unable to continue driving. CMM Automotive recently attended a Camry that had broken down in Morley after the battery finally lost its remaining charge. At first glance, a completely flat battery might appear to be the main problem. However, the battery wasn’t the underlying cause […]

A Nissan not running on all cylinders can develop noticeable engine vibration, poor performance and rough running. CMM Automotive recently attended a Nissan in Bullsbrook after the vehicle developed an engine running problem. The Nissan wasn’t operating correctly and the engine appeared to be misfiring. Rather than continuing to drive the vehicle and hoping the […]

A Holden Astra blown tyre left a customer stranded on the side of the road in Ellenbrook. CMM Automotive attended the vehicle to assess the problem and help determine the safest way to get the Astra back on the road. The vehicle had suffered a tyre failure while driving. However, the blown tyre wasn’t the […]

A Toyota LandCruiser overfilled with oil can develop some alarming symptoms. CMM Automotive recently attended a LandCruiser in Balcatta after the owner accidentally added approximately four litres too much engine oil. Soon afterwards, the LandCruiser began smoking. Understandably, the owner became concerned that something serious had gone wrong with the engine. Rather than continuing to […]

Mobile roadside assistance Perth can be particularly useful when a vehicle suddenly refuses to start and the cause isn’t immediately obvious. CMM Automotive recently attended a Hyundai in Brookdale after the owner discovered the vehicle would not start. At first, the problem appeared to be a straightforward flat battery. However, finding out why a battery […]

Mobile Car Air Conditioning Perth recently diagnosed a Toyota with an unusual air conditioning problem. The aircon worked normally when the owner first started driving. However, after about one hour, the system would stop producing cold air. At first, the symptoms suggested an intermittent air conditioning fault. CMM Automotive tested the Toyota’s air conditioning system […]

Mobile Car Air Conditioning Perth recently attended a Mitsubishi in Northbridge with an unusual air conditioning problem. The system produced cool air, but it wasn’t getting properly cold. The owner also told us that the air conditioning would sometimes stop working completely. CMM Automotive carried out a series of tests to find the cause. Our […]

Mobile Car Air Conditioning Perth recently attended a Volkswagen in Edgewater because the air conditioning vents were not blowing cold air. At first, the symptoms could easily suggest low refrigerant or another common aircon fault. CMM Automotive tested the system before recommending any repairs. Our initial vent temperature test confirmed that the air entering the […]

Mobile Car Air Conditioning Perth recently attended a Jeep in Balga with an air conditioning system that was no longer working correctly. The owner had no effective air conditioning and needed the system professionally diagnosed. CMM Automotive attended the Jeep and carried out several tests at the vehicle’s location. The system initially passed a vacuum […]