Bowny Automotive

09/09/2026

⚠️ THE REAL DANGER OF OVERLOADING YOUR VEHICLE ⚠️

​Here’s a clear reminder of why towing and payload limits exist.

​This clutch came out of a Mitsubishi Triton that was pushed far beyond its limits—towing way too much weight while carrying a heavy load in the tray at the same time.
​The result? Absolute catastrophe.

​The Clutch Exploded: Under extreme friction and heat, the clutch friction material completely disintegrated and welded itself directly to the pressure plate.

​Flywheel Heat Damage: The extreme temperatures caused heavy heat fractures across the flywheel face (visible in the second photo), rendering it completely unsafe and beyond repair.

​Fire Hazard: Temperatures got so extreme inside the bellhousing that this clutch easily could have caught fire. An engine bay or underbody fire at highway speeds is a massive safety hazard for everyone on the road.

​Key Takeaways for Towing Safely:
​Know Your GCM (Gross Combined Mass): Adding a heavy load to your ute’s tray directly reduces how much you can legally (and safely) tow behind it.

​Listen to the Warning Signs: Slipping, high revs without acceleration, or a burning smell means friction components are overheating. Stop before catastrophic failure happens.

​Upgrade if Needed: If you regularly tow near your vehicle’s limit, consider a heavy-duty clutch upgrade designed to manage higher thermal loads.
​Don't risk a dangerous breakdown, a vehicle fire, or an expensive repair bill. Double-check your weights before setting off! 🚛💨

​🔧 Need a Heavy-Duty Upgrade?
​If you regularly haul heavy loads or tow a caravan/work trailer, don't wait for your factory clutch to fail. The team at Bowny Automotive can supply and fit a high-performance, heavy-duty clutch kit tailored to your vehicle's setup.
​Give us a call or drop by the workshop to chat about getting your vehicle towing-ready!
​📍 Bowny Automotive — 9 Davis St, Nyora
📞 Phone: (03) 5607 2719

13/08/2026

From a mess to nice and clean! 🧼🔧

​This one came in due to having an Engine Light on and being in Limp Mode🐌. After inspection we found the EGR Valve to be faulty.

So off came the front end! 🛠 We found a fairly large amount of Engine Oil around the oil filter housing and EGR unit.

After stripping out the failed components, and spending some quality time with the degreaser💪, we scrubbed away all the caked-on sludge before bolting on the fresh, new EGR unit and carried out the resealing of the cooler unit.

Doing the job properly means taking the extra time to clean the block & components so the new seals seat perfectly and future leaks are instantly noticeable.✨️

Another full diagnostic and repair ticked off the list. For honest service and thorough repairs, Bowny Automotive has you covered. Get in touch with the team today! ✅️🚘

03/08/2026

Deep in the engine bay at Bowny Automotive! 🔧

​A blown head gasket is every driver’s nightmare, but catching it early saves your engine from major damage.

​⚠️ Signs your head gasket might be failing:
• Engine overheating regularly
• White smoke coming from the exhaust
• Unexplained coolant loss
• Milky or frothy oil under the filler cap

​Notice any of these symptoms or need a health check on your rig? Bring it down to the workshop or give us a call.

Bowny Automotive
​📞 5607-2719
📍 9 Davis St, Nyora

31/07/2026

Bowny Automotive is proud to announce our workshop has FINALLY BEEN CERTIFIED to carry out RWC Inspections.
It has been a long and adventurous road but we are ready to hit the ground running to carry out your Light Vehicle and 4wd RWC Inspections.

Afterpay and Zip Pay available.

24/07/2026

Were excited to have our new Website up and running now, let us know what you think 🤔

Also now offering Afterpay and Zippay.

Nyora's One Stop Shop. We can help with Vehicle Servicing, Brakes & Repairs, Tyres, and more.

01/06/2026

Just wanting to put this out there as there has been alot of rumours going around about our business closing down during the road work project for Davis st.

We would like to state we WILL NOT BE CLOSING DURING THIS TIME. We will be operating as usual.

This project we have been informed could be up to six months were Davis St could be down to one lane, only in a small section, although this will cause some community hassle we will not be closing our doors during this time and we hope our customers and the community can please standby us as this takes place.

Thank you 😊

08/05/2026

🥶🧊 Nyora JFC Big Freeze is BACK 🧊🥶

Set for another massive day as we take on our fellow MND fundraising friends Tooradin JFC 💚❤️

💥 New ice bucket challengers
💥 4 MASSIVE GAMES
💥 Two clubs, one fantastic day!

Lock in the date, dig deep and get ready for what promises to be an incredible day for our club and community 👏🏼

Challengers will be announced over the coming weeks 📣 👀

24/04/2026

Lest We Forget

05/04/2026

Happy easter everyone, we are so thankful for this time to spend with loved ones. We will be back in action again on Tuesday all rejuvenated and ready to get back into it.

We hope you have had a wonderful Easter and the Easter Bunny brought you all lots of chocolatey goodness. 🥚🐰🌸🎁👍