Cleve 4WD & Camping Centre in Cleve (SA) can perform a range of radiator repairs on most vehicles, including:

 Car engine cooling system failures rank among the top three causes of roadside breakdowns in Australia, with radiator failures accounting for a large percentage of these.

A fully functional radiator and cooling system is essential in preventing overheating, which can cause expensive breakdowns and may result in serious engine damage. Modern engines also operate more efficiently within specific temperature ranges.

Not all cooling system failures are explosive in nature; in most cases it's a slow process that may start with you noticing puddles under the car or having to top off the coolant level regularly. These are often signs your radiator may be leaking.

The temperature gauge may indicate a high coolant temperature in slow traffic but returns to normal during high speed driving. In some cases, you may notice a sweetish, “hot water” smell coming from the engine, or even notice actual steam coming from under the bonnet. All these symptoms are serious and should not be ignored. 

All Repco Authorised Service centres employ highly trained technicians who are qualified to spot and correct problems which not only affect radiators, but all parts and components of modern engine cooling systems.

When you have your cooling system inspected at a Repco Authorised Service centre, you gain the peace of mind that comes with knowing your vehicle's cooling system is up to the task of keeping your engine running at optimal temperatures.

Below are some commonly asked questions about radiators and cooling systems:

Why are there black flecks in the coolant?

What happens if I don't replace my leaking radiator?

What is a radiator flush and do I need one?

We answer them here or you can speak with Cleve 4WD & Camping Centre for a cooling system check. 

As a Repco Authorised Service centre, Cleve 4WD & Camping Centre are fully qualified to service your new car and protect your new car warranty. You'll enjoy the friendly service you expect from a local and trusted independent service centre, combined with the reassurance of the Nationwide Warranty backing provided by Repco Authorised Service.

Book in your car for a radiator repair or replacement or contact us for a quote today.

A fully functional radiator and cooling system is essential in preventing overheating that can cause expensive breakdowns and serious engine damage. Cleve 4WD & Camping Centre can check your radiator and cooling system for problems and advise you of your best options...

Radiator and Cooling System Services in Cleve

As your local Mechanic in Cleve on the Eyre Peninsula, Cleve 4WD & Camping Centre take great pride in offering our clients the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs.

Cleve 4WD & Camping Centre take great pride in providing a high level of customer service and quality workmanship

Conveniently located in Cleve, Cleve 4WD & Camping Centre specialise in car servicing for all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles, light trucks, caravans, trailers, 4x4 campers, 4WDs, diesels, utes, buses, vans and specialise in 4x4 servicing and 4x4 products. 

Here at Cleve 4WD & Camping Centre we are proud to be an Australian owned and operated workshop servicing our local community of Cleve. We believe that motorists in Cleve deserve the very best in customer service and technical expertise, that's why we choose to be a part of Australia's largest independent network of mechanical workshops, proudly backed by the biggest name in the business - Repco.

Cleve 4WD & Camping Centre care about the environment and have ARC Tick Authorisation to reliably and responsibly conduct automotive air conditioning service (AU08791). ARC Tick Approved Car Air Conditioning Servicing reduces Fuel Costs and protects your health, in addition helping to ensure technicians have the skills and knowledge to correctly undertake service and repairs of refrigerated air conditioning to minimise environmental impact. 

Our fully qualified log book servicing ensures your car is in safe hands.

We run the most up to date electronic test equipment and our motor engineers attend frequent training workshops to keep up with technology and modern servicing methods.

Specialising in solving Car and 4WD Wheel Alignment Issues, Cleve 4WD & Camping Centre has a Computer Wheel Aligner and a dedicated Tyre Bay, ready to inspect your vehicle.

For your complete outback adventure, come stock up at Cleve 4WD & Camping Centre, as we have all you need to make your holiday remarkable. Our showroom welcomes you to try and buy fridges, tents, swags and more camping gear.

We also stock, recommend and install EFS and Iron Man four wheel drive accessories., Mickey Thompson performance tyres and wheels, Rhino Rack aerodynamic and heavy duty roof rack systems, Manutec Trailer parts, bull bars, shackles, springs, tyres, rims, solar panels, Waeco Mobile solutions and 4wd terrain tamers for any vehicle you drive - car, truck, motorhome, caravan or boat.

We also sell Tyres, Batteries, Automotive Parts and Accessories, 4WD Equipment and Accessories and a range of Practical Camping Equipment. 

Cleve 4WD & Camping Centre is also a Bridgestone Service Centre. We stock, supply and fit all major brands of tyres, including Bridgestone, Kumho, Firestone, Toyo, GT, Radial, Maxxis, SuperCat, Pirelli, Michelin, Continental, Goodyear, Event, Mickey Thompson, Cooper and more. 

Family owned and staffed, Cleve 4WD & Camping Centre has been in business for over 35 years, gathering a loyal base of customers in the rural heart of the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. The team of mechanics at Cleve car service has around 100 years of total automotive experience.

As a Repco Authorised Service centre, Cleve 4WD & Camping Centre have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care. Our service and fitted quality parts are backed by our Nationwide Warranty. Our Cleve car service is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring each mechanic is kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods.

For friendly service from a trusted independent, you can rely on the team at Cleve 4WD & Camping Centre

Automotive Servicing and Repairs in Cleve

Drive Safe this Winter with a 65 Point Written Vehicle Inspection Report

Our 65 Point Vehicle Inspection Report is free with every service at  in Cleve. Our qualified mechanics will visually check over the important components of your vehicle and provide you with a written report on the condition of your vehicle. We can then help you understand any concerns which may need to be attended to. So that you can drive safe this winter with Cleve 4WD & Camping Centre and Repco Authorised Service.

While the Southern half of the country is bracing for a wet winter, the Northern half of Australia is enjoying their dry season.

That could mean there is totally different ways to prepare your car for the season; however the fundamentals of safe winter motoring stay unchanged. So how do you make sure your car is equipped for safe winter motoring? 

We've all experienced that moment where you turn on the wipers on the first rainy day and only then remember you should have replaced them! Wiper blades age and become less effective - especially after a long hot summer. A good quality wiper blade like Trico is essential to help you see your way clear regardless of the weather. Cleve 4WD & Camping Centre can recommend a wiper blade or assembly that is right for your car.

Fluids and other mechanisms in your car can be impacted by cold weather; especially coolants, oils and items such as glow plugs in diesel vehicles. It's important to have your car serviced regularly by a professional technician who understands the best parts and products to keep your car in peak operating condition. We use high quality NGK glow plugs and Penrite oils and fluids that are designed for Australian conditions.  

Conditions change - and your driving style should too. In wet weather or poor visibility, slow down and leave a larger than normal stopping distance between yourself and the vehicle in front. Drive on the safe side and book in today for a service or a 65 Point Vehicle Inspection Report.

There are warning signs that your brakes need to be inspected, like vibrating, spongy or slow responding brake pedal, strange sounds or difficult handling when applying pressure to your brakes. If you notice any of these it's best to have a qualified mechanic check it out. Brake inspections form part of our 65 Point Vehicle Inspection Report, so if you have concerns call us today and book in.

It's dangerous to drive on bald tyres, or tyres with incorrect inflation. Now is the time to check how worn your tyres are. If your tyres are wearing unevenly, this could indicate that your shock absorbers or some other vital part of your steering and suspension systems are due for service or replacement. Find out more about the components that affect your tyre wear on the links below: 

Driving on incorrectly inflated tyres won't just cost you money on additional fuel; it can also impact your braking ability. You can usually find manufacturers recommendations on a panel inside the driver side door.

Book in today for a service or a 65 Point Vehicle Inspection Report.

65 Point Written Vehicle Inspection Report in Cleve

Differential bushings could be the issue if they are aged, worn or cracked.  They control movement in the joints, absorb road bumps and reduce vibrations and noise while driving or reversing. These are one of many automotive issue we can handle at Cleve 4WD & Camping Centre, your trusted local mechanic in Cleve.

It is fair to say that the Ford Territory and Falcon are two of the most popular vehicles on Australian roads. Both of these models are prone to high rates of wear in some rear suspension components, such as the rear differential bushing. This is particularly apparent on vehicles that have travelled high kilometres, have high horsepower or vehicles towing loads regularly.

A tell-tale sign that this bushing is no longer performing as intended is hearing a clunking noise or feeling a jolt under acceleration or when shifting gears from drive to reverse. The primary function of the rear differential bushing is to provide a smooth and quiet transfer of power from the engine to the rear wheels of your vehicle under acceleration.

Should this issue go unresolved it may result in excessive wear on surrounding drive train and suspension components so it is wise and economical to act swiftly should you be experiencing any of these symptoms.

Your local Repco Authorised Service Centre Cleve 4WD & Camping Centre in Cleve is experienced in diagnosing and fixing this problem. We can replace your worn rubber differential bushing with a highly durable Nolathane differential bushing specifically designed and manufactured to address this problem and return your vehicle back to its optimum performance.

So, if “clunking” goes with your Territory or Falcon, contact the team at Cleve 4WD & Camping Centre today.

It is fair to say that the Ford Territory and Falcon are two of the most popular vehicles on Australian roads. Both of these models are prone to high rates of wear in some rear suspension components, such as the rear differential bushing.

At Cleve 4WD & Camping Centre in  Cleve we believe the transmission is an important part of your vehicle.

Without the transmission, your vehicle would not be able to move between gears. The transmission fluid allows you to do this smoothly and also protects the working parts inside your transmission. The transmission fluid doesn't diminish through use. Yet the level should still be checked periodically because if there is a leak, or the fluid level is low, it will harm the internal parts of your transmission.

Transmission fluid can become dirty over time with metal shavings and other particles which will shorten the life of your transmission. Replacing a transmission is a costly exercise and so checking the fluid and replacing it when necessary is a good investment in the long run.

At Cleve 4WD & Camping Centre we provide a full 65 Point Vehicle Condition Report upon request with every full car service - This includes a check of your transmission fluid and we will advise you if we think your fluid needs to be replaced or if a transmission service might be needed.

Call Cleve 4WD & Camping Centre for all your diesel 4WD and diesel passenger vehicle repairs, inspections and services. We are conveniently located in Cleve.

A diesel engine can be more efficient, better for the environment and cheaper to run than its petrol-powered counterpart. However, it still needs regular servicing to keep it running at an ultimate level and to help make sure nothing goes wrong. 

Our technicians at Cleve 4WD & Camping Centre are fully qualified to service diesel SUV, AWD, 4WD and Passenger diesel vehicles. Contact us today.

Call Cleve 4WD & Camping Centre for all your diesel 4WD and diesel passenger vehicle repairs, inspections and services.

Diesel Engine Service and Repairs in Cleve

Diesel Repairs

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We advise that our workshop will be closed for the Christmas period from the close of business on Friday the 20th of December and reopening on Monday the 6th of January

We advise that we will be closed from Monday 5th of August until 2nd of September. Apologies for the inconvenience

Family owned and staffed, Cleve 4WD & Camping Centre has been in business for over 30 years, gathering a loyal base of customers in the rural heart of the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia.
Cleve 4WD & Camping Centre specialise in 4WD Modifications, Accessories and servicing.
As your local Mechanic in Cleve, Eyre Peninsula, Cleve 4WD & Camping Centre take great pride in offering our clients the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs.
For your complete outback adventure, come stock up at Cleve 4WD & Camping Centre, as we have all you need to make your holiday remarkable. Our showroom welcomes you to try and buy fridges, tents, swags and more camping gear and custom camper trailers.

Cleve 4WD & Camping Centre

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