This Toyota Landcruiser VDJ 79R had to have duel diaphragm brake boosters and steel braided flexible brake hoses fitted after the standard brakes were no longer able to handle the extra weight loaded to the vehicle. This modification, performed in house by qualified 4WD Technicians ensures safety on and off road for this customer.
Mercedes Benz SL350
Problem: – SRS Warning Light on dash
Solution: – Diagnose SRS System Warning Light
Check & Erase Multiple Fault Codes For The Passanger Side Front Occupancy Sensor. Dismantled The Passanger Seat Trims To Remove The Front Seat. Check All Wiring To Seat And Occupancy Mat Module.
Repair Wiring Connections With Excessive Resistance, Reassemble And Check Operation Of The Srs System And Move The Seat Backwards And Forwards.
Customer happy – Mercedes Benz SL350 – Ready to drive with no further issues.
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A mandatory scheme should be introduced for car manufacturers to share technical information with independent repairers
Sharing of technical information
The ACCC found problems with the detail and timeliness of technical information given to independent repairers. This is despite a voluntary commitment made by car manufacturers in 2014 to provide independent repairers with the same information to repair and service new cars that they provide to their authorised dealers.
There are barriers in the industry preventing access to this technical information, which impacts competition in the repair and servicing of new cars. The repair and servicing sector was worth a combined $24.8 billion in 2016-17 and dealers have an average 64 per cent profit margin on new cars they service.
“Car manufacturers should be required to share new cars’ technical information with independent repairers. For new cars to be properly repaired and serviced, independent repairers need access to electronic information and data produced by car manufacturers,” Mr Sims said.
“This lack of competition hurts new car buyers who have fewer options to get the best deal for repairs and servicing, and restricts independent repairers from competing on a level playing field.”
This is an excerpt taken from an article on the ACCC website.
CMR Automotive strongly supports the message of sharing technical information as it supports our view of consumer rights and the right to choose where to have your vehicle serviced.
https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/new-car-industry-put-on-notice
Community Links
Giving back to our Community:
CMR Automotive is proudly 100% Independently owned and 100% locally operated.
We are proud supporters of
- Community Pre-Schools,
- The Starlight Foundation
- Actively contribute to the Smith Family on an on-going basis
- The Allanah and Madeline foundation
- Proudly annual friends of Leichhardt Womens Community Centre – Women’s Health
We endeavour to purchase products and parts from local business both small and large, we support local community by directing customers to local cafes and restaurants and link to other local business where appropriate.
This allows CMR Automotive to be a visible part of the Inner West community, actively support the Inner West and wider community and understand our diverse community needs.
We support our local customers in times of urgent mechanical need by providing a call out when customers need a tow, a jump start or help with their vehicle.
4WD Modification and Upgrade
At CMR Automotive we can service, repair and maintain your 4WD – and if you are going away on a trip around Australia – let us know, we are happy to modify your 4WD to suit your needs to ensure a fantastic trip!!
Porsche Brake Upgrade
These brakes were cooked! A Brake upgrade on this Porsche was just what the doctor ordered!!!
