Cocky's Automart Mount Gambier, 144 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier (2026)

19/06/2026

🤔Imagine owning a high-tech, $70,000 electric vehicle with a massive, state-of-the-art battery pack... only to get completely stranded because of a tiny, standard 12V battery. 🔋❌
𝙄𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙨 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠!
A lot of people don't realize that EVs still rely on a 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝟭𝟮𝙑 𝙖𝙪𝙭𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙮 to power the critical stuff—like opening the doors, running the dashboard, and boot-strapping the main computer system so the car can actually turn on.
When that little 12V battery goes flat? 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝-𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙝 𝙀𝙑 𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙙.
The tricky part? Unlike a petrol or diesel car that cranks slowly when the battery is dying, an EV won't give you many warning signs. It’ll just refuse to wake up one morning.
Don't wait to get caught out. If your EV or hybrid is hitting the 3 to 4-year mark, it’s time to think about a replacement.
Drop by and see the local crew at 𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘆𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁—we’ve got the high-quality, heavy-duty AGM and 12V batteries your ride needs to stay charged up and ready to roll. Skip the dealership wait times and premium prices; we'll get you sorted with the exact fit for your vehicle! 🛠️
Swing by to 𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘆𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 and talk to the experts in EV power today so you never get stranded again.
📍144 Commercial St East, MOUNT GAMBIER SA | (08) 8723 1077

18/06/2026

🛑 𝙎𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙛𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙗𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙣 𝙗𝙤𝙡𝙩𝙨, 𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨, 𝙤𝙧 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙬𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙥𝙪𝙩?
The right tool doesn't just make the job easier—it makes it possible. 🔧
Introducing the 𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝙆𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙇𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙧 𝙍𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚.
Built to clamp harder, grip stronger, and hold tight when every second counts. Whether you're in the workshop, under the bonnet, on the farm, or tackling a weekend project, there's a locking plier designed for the job.
✅ Over 40 configurations available
✅ Professional-grade strength
✅ Built for automotive, welding, fabrication, maintenance and more
✅ Designed to grip with confidence
When things get tough, make sure your grip doesn't let go.
📍 𝘼𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙮𝙨 𝘼𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙩
Drop in and find the perfect Kincrome locking plier for your toolbox today.

17/06/2026

🔧🚗𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧…
When it comes to wheel bearings, 𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙞𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙤𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 — 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙨 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙙𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙨𝙢𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙝, 𝙨𝙖𝙛𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚.
Introducing 𝘽𝙖𝙨𝙘𝙤 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝘽𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙃𝙪𝙗𝙨 — engineered for strength, precision and long-lasting performance. 💪

With the latest sizes now available for 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙏𝙚𝙨𝙡𝙖, Basco is helping workshops and DIY drivers keep vehicles moving with confidence. ⚡🚘
Because a quality repair isn’t just about fixing the problem today… 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘧𝘪𝘹𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘸.

👉 𝘿𝙧𝙤𝙥 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙮’𝙨 𝘼𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙨𝙠 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝘽𝙖𝙨𝙘𝙤 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝘽𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙃𝙪𝙗𝙨.
Keep your wheels turning with parts you can trust. 🔧

15/06/2026

Ever start your car and hear a knocking sound for a few seconds… 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙩 𝙨𝙪𝙙𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨?

⚠️ 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙉𝙊𝙏 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 “𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙣 𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙘𝙖𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜.”
In many cases, it can mean your engine isn’t getting oil pressure quickly enough during startup.
AndOne of the 𝘽𝙄𝙂𝙂𝙀𝙎𝙏 𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙨?
Using the wrong oil filter — especially one without an anti-drain back valve.
That allows oil to drain away while the engine is off… meaning dry startup conditions next time you turn the key. even a short delay in oil flow can cause metal components to briefly run without proper lubrication.
The right filter and correct oil can make a massive difference to engine protection and long-term reliability.
The right filter and correct oil can make a massive difference to engine protection and long-term reliability.

Not sure what your car needs? 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢..
📍144 Commercial St East, MOUNT GAMBIER SA | (08) 8723 1077

15/06/2026

⚠️ 𝗙𝗢𝗚 𝗗𝗢𝗘𝗦𝗡'𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗦.⚠️ 𝗙𝗢𝗚 𝗗𝗢𝗘𝗦𝗡'𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗦.

Drivers do — by skipping 𝘖𝘕𝘌 2-𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬 before they leave.
Here's what's actually happening on those grey, misty mornings:
🪟 Your "clean" windscreen isn't clean. That oily film + road grime = instant glare the second fog hits. You're driving half-blind and blaming the weather.

🌬️ Your demister is working overtime for nothing. Blocked cabin filter or weak A/C = your windscreen stays fogged for the first 10 minutes of your drive. That's 10 minutes of guessing what's in front of you.

🧹 Your wipers are smearing, not clearing. One streak across your eyeline at the wrong moment is all it takes.

💡 And here's the one nobody thinks about: other drivers can't see YOU. Dim headlights or a blown bulb in fog means you're basically invisible.

None of this takes long to fix. All of it takes seconds to ignore.

👇 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟱-𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗨𝗧𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗚-𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗖𝗞:
1️⃣ Clean BOTH sides of your windscreen (the inside film is the real culprit)
2️⃣ Anti-fog treatment on the inside glass — game changer
3️⃣ Wipers streaking or chattering? Replace them NOW, not after the next bad drive
4️⃣ A/C + demister ON together — clears moisture way faster than heat alone
5️⃣ Check every single light — headlights, tails, brakes, indicators
📍 Need any of this sorted before your next early start?
Cocky's Automart has you covered — 𝘄𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗳𝗼𝗴, 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗯𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘁.
💬 What's the worst fog you've ever had to drive through? Tell us below.
🔄 Tag someone who's on the road before sunrise — this could save them their life.

12/06/2026

🚨 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙮 𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙢𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙘 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨𝙣'𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙤 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬...
Your heater feels weak.
The windows won't demist properly.
And every morning drive feels like you're sitting in a fridge. 🥶
So you start thinking...
💰 Expensive repair.
💰 Workshop booking.
💰 Another bill you weren't expecting.
But before you do any of that...
Check your 𝙘𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙞𝙧 𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙩𝙚𝙧.
Most people don't even know it exists.
Over time, it fills up with dust, dirt, leaves and debris, restricting the airflow coming through your vents.
That means less warm air, slower demisting, and a heater that just doesn't seem to be doing its job.
The best part?
Many cabin air filters can be replaced in minutes.
So before you book your car into the workshop, drop into Cocky's Automart.
We'll help you find the right filter and get that warm air flowing again. 🔥🚗

11/06/2026

“𝙄 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙮… 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙬𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩.”😫😡
That moment right there is where most DIY jobs go from confident to 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨.
Because if the battery was the problem, it should’ve fired straight up… right?

Not always.

Here’s what’s actually going on most of the time:

Power is there… but it’s not getting where it needs to go.

Could be:

* A starter motor that’s worn out and not engaging
* Corroded terminals silently choking the connection
* A faulty earth/ground strap breaking the circuit under load
* Or a starter relay that’s clicking but not delivering real current

So you end up doing the “easy fix”… only to be stuck with the same problem, tools out, car still dead, and now frustration is building.

The good news? This is exactly the kind of issue that’s easy to diagnose once you know what to look for—and fix with the right part first time.

𝘼𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙮’𝙨 𝘼𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙩, this is what we help you avoid every day.

We don’t just hand you a battery and send you off—we help you track down the real failure point so you’re not guessing, redoing, or wasting your weekend chasing the wrong fix.
So if you’ve replaced the battery and it still won’t start… don’t panic.
Bring what you’ve got, tell us what it’s doing, and we’ll help you lock in the part that actually solves it.
𝘽𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙖𝙡 𝙞𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨… 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙞𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙙.
DIYMechanic

10/06/2026

Most expensive car repairs don't happen overnight.

They usually start with a small issue that gets ignored for a little too long.

The good news? A few simple maintenance habits can save you thousands and keep your vehicle running reliably for years to come.

Whether you need filters, oils, batteries, brakes or expert advice, we're here to help you keep your vehicle performing at its best.

📍 Drop in and chat with our team today.

09/06/2026

🚗 Do Catch Cans Damage Your Engine?
It's a question that sparks plenty of debate among vehicle owners.
Some people think catch cans are unnecessary. Others won't own a diesel without one.
So what's the truth?
A quality catch can is designed to separate oil mist and contaminants from the blow-by gases that would otherwise be recirculated through your engine's intake system. By helping to keep the intake cleaner, they can contribute to maintaining engine efficiency and performance over time.
The key is understanding how they work and choosing the right setup for your vehicle.
Watch the video below as Ryco explains the role of catch cans and why they've become a popular upgrade for many diesel and turbocharged engines.
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𝙉𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝 𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙧 𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣?
Drop into 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙮'𝙨 𝘼𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙩 and chat with our knowledgeable team.
📍144 Commercial St East, MOUNT GAMBIER SA | (08) 8723 1077

05/06/2026

𝗦𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻… 𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂.”
That slow, tired crank when you start your car isn’t something to ignore. It’s your vehicle starting to struggle to deliver the power it needs.
At first it comes and goes.
One start feels fine, the next feels sluggish.
So you adapt without thinking much of it… hoping it won’t turn into anything serious.
Then one day, it just doesn’t start at all.
In most cases, this is a failing 𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘺 starting to lose its ability to hold charge properly. The good news is, it’s an easy fix once identified — 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦 𝘯𝘰-𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.
✔ Instant, reliable starts
✔ No unexpected breakdowns
✔ Confidence every time you turn the key
✔ Avoid the stress and cost of being stranded
Don’t wait for it to leave you stuck. Come in and discover the right battery for your car, so you can bring back certainty to your morning.
Visit 𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙮𝙨 𝘼𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙩 today and get your battery tested and sorted before it fails you at the worst possible time.

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