Author Archives: Grant
Mechanic Horror Story
Today we had a Toyota Rav 4 come in for a service and when we removed the wheels we found that the front strut was leaking oil so bad that the front tyre was covered in it ! [very dangerous] Regards, Grant Payne – Director
Simple Battery Test
This simple battery test is carried out each and every time we service a customer’s vehicle, from this test we can see how well your battery is working and how much longer it will last for.
Importance Of Replacing Your Timing Belt
This engine damage is the result of not replacing your timing belt when your vehicle manufacturer has recommended it !! To many times I have seen severe engine damage like this as a result of poor or no vehicle servicing. This vehicle was due to have a new timing belt fitted 12,000kms ago but it […]
The Importance Of The Car Battery
These days we are finding more and more problems with vehicles caused from poor batteries. Batteries are now the brain in the centre of the vehicles electrical system and now that all vehicles speak in voltages, if the battery is in poor condition then the vehicles components are unable to communicate correctly causing serious issues. […]
Dodge adding AWD to their Journey range
Dodge is adding an AWD model to its Journey range this spring to appeal to shoppers who like all-wheel drive. Awd is optional, but Dodge is adding content and lowering the cost of awd on the Crossroad model to make it more appealing. The 2014 Crossroad has extra chrome and popular interior goodies such as […]
Car Battery Locations
CMM Automotive is now offering car battery delivery throughout the Perth metropolitan area. Furthermore over the next few weeks there will be multiple car battery pages included in our site with the main suburbs in perth we are going to service. Please click on the suburb you would like more information on.
Cars to watch at Delhi Auto Expo 2014
* Maruti Suzuki Celerio: Expected to be the most popular launch of the year. It will introduce to India the Auto Gear Shift technology * Datsun Go: The Datsun Go just might change the way small cars are viewed in India. It is among the largest small cars * Honda new Jazz: The Jazz had […]
What does a log book service include?
A log book service is a service performed every 10,000kms. The service is designed to examine your vehicle in the way that the manufacturer intended. All safety checks, measures and replacement service items are carried out in exact accordance with how the manufacturer intended. Different manufacturers require different services to be carried out with every […]
CMM Automotive 2014
Happy New Year Guys Come down to CMM Automotive this new year for great deals on your vehicle servicing, repairs and batteries. We have a team of highly experienced staff ready to help you with any problems or enquiries you may have. So come down to 3/51 Berriman Drive Wangara and get your free car […]
Ford updates F-450 with a Power Stroke Diesel V8
In 2015, Ford will be giving it’s F450 super trucks some upgrades, one of these being a new Power Stroke Diesel V8. The turbocharged 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 is already rated at 400 horsepower and 800 pound-feet of torque, and now Ford tells us the new Power Stroke will “produce power beyond today’s” engine capabilities. […]
Vehicle Inspection Checklist
When buying a second hand vehicle it is very important to inspect it thoroughly. The NSW government fair trading department has released a vehicle inspection checklist that is very useful. Under The Hood Inspections Engine number and VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) VIN is an International system of identifying motor vehicles and is required under ADR’s. It […]
Is Your Mechanic Ripping You Off
CMM Automotive have been around in Perth’s automotive industry for over 20 years. One of the hardest hurdles to overcome in the industry is the level of corruption. In the last 20 years, we have seen hundreds of Australians being ripped off through ridiculous mark-ups, false advertising and blatant lies. We have just recently revamped our […]
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Lamborghini Egoista 2013 Concept Car
Lamborghini has recently revealed its 600bhp Egoista concept car. This car was designed by Group Design Chief Walter De Silva to celebrate 50 years of Lamborghini. The car is made predominantly of aluminium, carbon fibre ands the style of the car was inspired by an apache helicopter. There is even an option to have ejectable […]
Twin Turbo Cadillac for 2014
March this year, General Motors announced that for 2014, they will be offering a twin-turbo V-6 Cadillac. This “super” Cadillac will boast a 410-hp, twin turbo, 3.6 litre V-6 engine producing 430 lb-ft at 3 500 rpm. The engine will be completely aluminum and will utilise a direct-injection technology making it the highest output V6 […]
The importance of servicing your gearbox
Within our modern era, the gearboxes of vehicles have become very high tech, with most gearboxes having their own computer to run their systems. These computers need to be set correctly and regularly checked for fault codes. In addition, the gear oil to help the gearbox operate correctly and effectively has also become more advanced. It is no longer to simply put just any type […]
The Importance Of Changing Your Spark Plugs
It is very important to change your spark plugs when they are due for replacement. Today’s vehicles have been designed to travel longer distances from service to service. The components which make up your ignition system have also been redesigned to last longer and in worse conditions. Unfortunately, this gives vehicle owners a false sense […]
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The Importance Of Servicing Your Transmission
Most people don’t realise that not only does the engine need to be oiled and serviced to prevent unnecessary wear and tear to its moving components, but so do other areas such as the transmission. Your transmission is made up of hundreds of moving parts and relies on clean oil and correct adjustments. For example, […]
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About CMM Automotive
I have been the owner of CMM Automotive for almost 22 years. Ive worked very closely with both staff members and customers to build a business that is cost efficient, reliable and keeps your vehicle on the road. I’ve always been very focused on trying to provide the best quality service available for the […]
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Memo On Vehicle Inspections
Carrying out pre purchase vehicle inspections in Perth the early days, we noticed that an abnormal amount of new customers were coming from people who had just bought a new vehicle from either someone they trusted or from a stranger they had never met. What surprised us as mechanics was that these people were shocked […]
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Memo On Car Batteries
Owning CMM Automotive, I have found that most people think that their battery (after a bad experience) just all off a sudden gives up on them. However, at least 95% of the time, we have found that customers batteries were showing signs off not being able to do the job required 6 months before […]
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