Sure Stop Automotive Centre

Sure Stop Automotive Centre Sure Stop Automotive Centre is a family run business. We do general automotive servicing and repairs, for petrol, diesel and 4WD vehicles.

We are (yet again) having problems with our phone line!If you need to book in, you can send a message here through Faceb...
02/09/2026

We are (yet again) having problems with our phone line!
If you need to book in, you can send a message here through Facebook Messenger, or send us an email at [email protected]

28/07/2026

Penny may look like just a cute workshop dog, but with a nose like hers she's a valuable asset!

She has often detected rats in vehicles and will "point" to them when she finds them. It looks like this vehicle has been given the all clear 🎉

Good job Penny!

11/05/2026

We are having major issues with our phone and internet at the moment. If you are trying to call and can't get through, please leave a voicemail and please keep trying.

As soon as we can get our voicemails, we will call you back if we haven't already spoken with you.

It's time to replace some brake pads and rotors!For those who don't know - in order for your vehicle to slow down and st...
31/03/2026

It's time to replace some brake pads and rotors!

For those who don't know - in order for your vehicle to slow down and stop, you push on the brake pedal. This pressure sends hydraulic fluid through the brake lines to the caliper (see photo one), which in turn applies pressure onto the brake pads, gripping and slowing down the brake rotors.

Photo 1: Here's a photo of the worn brake pads inside the caliper. There are two brake pads per wheel - inner and outer. This grips the rotor on both sides, creating enough pressure to efficiently stop your vehicle. It's a bit tricky to see here because it's so dirty, but there is only a small amount of friction material left on these brake pads.

Photo 2: Here's one of the worn disc rotors. Depending on how worn rotors are, sometimes they can be machined smooth again to ensure no squealing happens when you apply your brakes. Unfortunately these rotors were too worn, and needed complete replacement.

Photo 3: You can see just how worn the rotor is.

Photo 4: The new brake pads and rotors are fitted!

Photo 5: A close up of the new brake pads. Plenty of friction material, and now you can really notice the difference between the worn pads in photo 1 and these new pads.

Brake fluid - did you know??Brake fluid is a hydraulic fluid that is responsible for applying pressure to your brake pad...
01/03/2026

Brake fluid - did you know??

Brake fluid is a hydraulic fluid that is responsible for applying pressure to your brake pads or brake shoes. When you press on the brake pedal to slow down or stop, that pressure is transferred through the fluid to the pads or shoes.

As like many other fluids within your car, over time your brake fluid deteriorates. It's a hygroscopic fluid, meaning that it absorbs moisture from the atmosphere around it. This could eventually result in reduced braking efficiency - we don't want that!

Your vehicle manufacturer will outline the correct time / kilometre intervals for when brake fluid should be replaced in their service schedule. At these intervals, your mechanic will flush the brake fluid through the brake lines so that there is new fluid through the entire braking system. It's a pretty simple job, but definitely an important one!

Education post - oil sludge!Every now and then a vehicle comes in with oil that has turned into sludge. This happens whe...
24/02/2026

Education post - oil sludge!

Every now and then a vehicle comes in with oil that has turned into sludge. This happens when the oil has not been changed in a long time. In this case, the last service was done about 35,000km ago.

Engine oil that is sludgy is incredibly bad for your engine. Over time it builds up like cholesterol in our arteries. What happens to our bodies when that happens? Serious health events like heart attacks for example. Unfortunately, sludgy oil is the start of the decline of your engine, because even if you get back to regular servicing and do your best to clean the sludge out of your engine, the damage has been done.

Manufacturers generally recommend servicing every 10,000km / 6 months, or every 15,000km / 12 months. There are some variations to this, but these are the most common service intervals.

Fresh, new oil will look clear and golden and flow easily. It does get dark / dirty looking over time, but it should never get thick and gluggy. There are many fast-moving parts in your engine that NEED that viscosity to be there.

Education is what could have prevented this - stick to your manufacturer's recommendations for servicing your vehicle, even if it seems to be running well. It will save you and your vehicle in the long run!

Address

5/50 Lawrence Drive
Nerang, QLD
4211

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 3pm

Telephone

+61755273766

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