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When a Volkswagen rolls into the workshop refusing to communicate with any diagnostic tool, it’s often a sign of something far more serious than a flat battery or a dodgy sensor. 🚨 A recent VW that came through our doors was doing exactly that — no module comms, no fault codes, no response from any…

A window that won’t budge is one of those faults that goes from mildly annoying to seriously inconvenient the moment it starts raining ☔. This week a BMW 123D rolled into the workshop with exactly that problem, the driver’s window refused to travel properly and needed a full window regulator replacement to get things gliding…

Coolant leaks are notorious for playing hide and seek 🕵️, and this Ford Focus was no exception. The owner noticed the tell-tale sweet smell and a slowly dropping reservoir, but there were no obvious puddles on the driveway. After a proper inspection at our Perth workshop, we tracked the culprit down to the water pump…

Air suspension is one of the defining features of a Range Rover — that plush, height-adjustable ride is a big part of what makes these vehicles feel so special. But when the system starts to fail, the symptoms can be subtle at first and expensive if ignored. 🛠️ A recent Range Rover rolled into our…

🎯 A Ford Ranger recently rolled into the Romano’s Automotive workshop with a drive belt that had decided to go walkabout. After a quick inspection, the culprit was clear: a failed belt tensioner. It’s a common issue on hard-working utes, and one that can leave you stranded on the side of the freeway if left…

🎯 Intermittent faults are the boogeyman of the workshop world, and this petrol Subaru Forester was a textbook example. The owner reported stalling shortly after hot restarts, an issue that had left them second-guessing whether the car would start after every quick stop. 🔧 Rather than throwing parts at it and hoping, we ran a…

When a Toyota Hilux rolls into the workshop with a howling rear wheel bearing, there’s no room for guesswork or backyard fixes. 🔧 A failing wheel bearing isn’t just an annoying noise — left unchecked, it can lead to catastrophic hub damage, wheel wobble, or worse, a roadside breakdown. Here’s a look at how a…

Wheel bearings are one of those components most drivers never think about — until they start growling, humming, or making the front end feel like it’s chewing gravel. 🎯 A recent Mazda Bravo through our Perth workshop was the perfect reminder that replacing a wheel bearing isn’t just a parts swap. It’s a precision job…

When an MG ZS recently rolled into the Romano’s Automotive workshop, the diagnosis was clear before the bonnet was even up 🔧. A cracked sump was leaving a trail of oil behind it, and the owner had wisely decided enough was enough. Cracked or damaged sumps are more common than most drivers realise, and left…

😬 Another 2.8L Toyota Prado rolled into the Romano’s Automotive workshop this week with a familiar issue: coolant leaking from the EGR cooler. It’s one of the most common weak points on these engines, and if left unchecked, it can turn a straightforward repair into a very expensive lesson in cooling system carnage 💸. Here’s…

A Subaru WRX recently rolled into the workshop with what the owner described as “a bit of a clutch noise.” 🔧 What we found under the bonnet was a textbook case of why those small, nagging noises should never be ignored — a completely cooked release bearing that had chewed straight into the gearbox input…

When another workshop sends a job your way, you know it’s not your everyday repair. 🔧 This week we had a GM T87A Transmission Control Module (TCM) land on the bench for a full clone, a job that demands the right equipment, the right software, and a steady hand on the keyboard. With the Flex…