Your vehicle's differential bushings might be the culprit if they’re old, worn, or cracked. These essential components help control movement in the joints, absorb bumps on the road, and reduce vibrations and noise whether you’re driving forward or reversing. At Emerald Cars Plus, your trusted local mechanic in Emerald, we’re well-equipped to handle this and many other automotive issues.  

The Ford Territory and Falcon are undoubtedly two of the most popular vehicles seen on Australian roads. However, both models are known to experience significant wear in certain rear suspension components, particularly the rear differential bushing. This is most common in vehicles that have covered high mileage, possess high horsepower, or are regularly used for towing.

If you’ve noticed a clunking noise or felt a jolt when accelerating or shifting between drive and reverse, it may indicate that your differential bushing is no longer functioning as it should. The rear differential bushing is designed to ensure a smooth and quiet transfer of power from the engine to the rear wheels, making it a vital part of your vehicle’s performance.  

Ignoring this issue can lead to additional wear and tear on other drivetrain and suspension components, potentially resulting in more costly repairs. Acting promptly when symptoms arise is both practical and cost-effective.

At Emerald Cars Plus, your local Repco Authorised Service centre in Emerald, our skilled team has extensive experience diagnosing and resolving this problem. We can replace your worn rubber differential bushing with a durable Nolathane alternative, which is specifically engineered to address these concerns and restore your vehicle to peak performance.  

Did you know? Upgraded differential bushings, like Nolathane, not only improve durability but can also enhance handling and stability during cornering or heavy towing—offering additional benefits for your vehicle.

If clunking has become a regular part of your Territory or Falcon experience, don’t wait—get in touch with the team at Emerald Cars Plus today.

Diagnose and repair differential bushing issues at Emerald Cars Plus. Enhance performance, reduce noise, and improve handling with durable Nolathane upgrades. Book your service today!

Smooth Out Clunking in Your Territory or Falcon

At Emerald Cars Plus in Emerald, we understand how crucial the transmission is to your vehicle’s performance.  

Your transmission enables your car to shift smoothly between gears, and transmission fluid plays a vital role in making this possible. Not only does it ensure seamless gear changes, but it also protects the internal components of your transmission. While transmission fluid doesn’t naturally decrease with use, it’s still important to check its level regularly. 

Over time, transmission fluid can become contaminated with metal particles and debris, which can reduce the lifespan of your transmission. Replacing a transmission is a costly repair, so maintaining clean, adequate transmission fluid is a smart way to protect your vehicle and avoid unnecessary expenses in the long term. 

Additionally, it’s worth noting that transmissions can suffer from overheating if fluid levels are too low, as the fluid also helps regulate temperature within the system.

At Emerald Cars Plus, we offer a comprehensive 65 Point Vehicle Condition Report with every full car service upon request. This includes inspecting your transmission fluid, and we’ll let you know if it needs replacing or if your vehicle could benefit from a transmission service.

Ensure smooth gear changes with Emerald Cars Plus. We check and maintain transmission fluid as part of our services to keep your vehicle performing at its best. Book a service today!

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Emerald Cars Plus are your local mechanics offering the best car servicing and automotive repairs in Emerald

Emerald Cars Plus is a family owned and run company with Tim Muller at the helm. Tim has led a varied career, and found his comfort zone in coal mining and car service.

After many years providing Secondary Support to mining companies via contract, he saw a glaring need to improve on personnel transport in underground environments. Tim's trade as a diesel fitter, and his experience in the underground environment was the perfect blend of skills to create his own company IUT to specialise in underground transport innovations.

The business quickly grew into a full mechanical workshop providing general mechanical services to all cars. Tim is supported in the administration of the company by his wife, Bev. The factory is located in Emerald, in Central Queensland, Australia. Emerald Cars Plus perform a variety of maintenance, service and repair work as well as converting the vehicles for underground use. 

Here at Emerald Cars Plus we are proud to be an Australian owned and operated workshop servicing our local community of Emerald. We believe that motorists in Emerald deserve the very best in customer service and technical expertise, that's why we choose to be a part of Australia's largest independent network of mechanical workshops, proudly backed by the biggest name in the business - Repco.

As an Authorised Car Inspection station, Emerald Cars Plus also performs safety inspections and issues Safety Certificates (RWC) on Light vehicles (up to 4.5 tonne) and trailers (up to 3.5 tonne). A safety certificate is specifically required when a registered light vehicle is offered for sale in Queensland and confirms that a vehicle has passed a minimum safety standard inspection.

As your local Repco Authorised Service centre we have access to the best parts and training in the country and offer a Nationwide Warranty honoured at over 500 workshops across Australia.

We perform all mechanical repairs for all vehicle makes and models, including:

Emerald Cars Plus service, maintain, repair and modify a wide range of recreational and industry vehicles, including new cars still under warranty as well as not so new vehicles. We service a wide range of makes and models of vehicles, including hybrids, diesels, AWDs, 4WDs, buses, minibuses, light trucks, motorhomes, off-roads, racing cars, tractors, earthmovers, forklifts, ATVs, utes, vans, hybrids and of course - your car!  

Yes, we do service all cars - not just mining vehicles!

So, wherever you go, you can rely on the experience and knowledge of Emerald Cars Plus and Repco Authorised Service.

As your local Mechanic in Emerald, Emerald Cars Plus take great pride in offering clients the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs.

Automotive Servicing and Repairs in Emerald

Emerald Cars Plus have the knowledge and expertise to perform service, repairs and diagnostics on all European and Luxury vehicles including Alfa Romeo - Audi - BMW - Citroen - Ferrari - Fiat - Land Rover - Mercedes Benz - Mini Cooper - Peugeot - Lexus - Porsche - Volvo and many more in our well equipped Emerald car service workshop.

Is a European car specialist needed to service European cars?

European cars require a high level of specialised knowledge to service or maintain them to the standards they deserve, due to their distinctive craftsmanship and finely tuned engines. Cutting edge technologies that require cutting edge expertise are common in many Luxury and Euro vehicles.

We are Repco Auto-Tech training programme members - Australia's leading provider of automotive technical training and information, so you know that Emerald Cars Plus are completely up to date with all modern vehicle servicing techniques. Through the Auto-Tech encyclopaedia and SmartQuote programs Emerald Cars Plus have fast access to the current service schedules for all Luxury makes and models.

Our fully qualified technicians know exactly how to undertake the care of all Luxury and European Vehicles, whether it be using European car specific software for diagnosis or choosing the right quality parts.

If you're looking for an Audi service, an experienced BMW mechanic or someone to help protect your Luxury investment with qualified European car expertise contact us or book a service today.

Emerald Cars Plus have the knowledge and expertise to perform service, repairs and diagnostics on all European and Luxury vehicles...

European and Luxury Car Service in Emerald

When considering brake systems do not ignore them until brake repairs are your only option.

Regular inspections like our 65 point vehicle report, which we provide with every full car service conducted by Emerald Cars Plus, are necessary for confirming your brake system is suitably maintained. Our expert service team can advise you if they suspect that repairs or servicing of the vehicle's brakes are to be considered to avoid it translating to a more serious issue.

Brake services available at Emerald Cars Plus include:

Rotor And Drum/Brake Disc Resurfacing or Machining

If you discover any warning signals that your car's brakes may be due for a service or repair simply book online with us and get the car's brakes evaluated from our Emerald workshop today.

Find expert brake service in Emerald QLD. For immediately superior braking performance insist on next generation Repco RCT pads and a Nationwide Warranty …

Brake service repairs and testing in Emerald

Brake service, repair and testing in Emerald

Call Emerald Cars Plus for all your diesel 4WD and diesel passenger vehicle repairs, inspections and services. We are conveniently located in Emerald.

A diesel engine can be more efficient, better for the environment and cheaper to run than its petrol-powered counterpart. However, it still needs regular servicing to keep it running at an ultimate level and to help make sure nothing goes wrong. 

Our technicians at Emerald Cars Plus are fully qualified to service diesel SUV, AWD, 4WD and Passenger diesel vehicles. Contact us today.

Call Emerald Cars Plus for all your diesel 4WD and diesel passenger vehicle repairs, inspections and services.

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Emerald Cars Plus mechanics offer you the best car servicing and automotive repairs in Emerald. 

Emerald Cars Plus service, maintain, repair and modify a wide range of recreational and industry vehicles. As a Authorised Car Inspection station, Emerald Cars Plus also performs safety checks and issues Road Worthy Certificates (RWC).

Emerald Cars Plus is located together with Innovative Underground Transport factory which builds and converts vehicles and kit cars for underground use in coal mines and similar explosive risk environments, like refineries, reactor sites or any traffic area where there is potential for a critical risk to exist.

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