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Auto Care Ocean Grove take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times.

Conveniently located in Ocean Grove, the business is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring their technicians are kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods.

Auto Care Ocean Grove have a wealth of experience in servicing all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, they have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care.

Win a share of over $8,000 in prizes with Auto Care Ocean Grove and Repco Authorised Service From 1 June to 30 September 2026, service your vehicle at Auto Care Ocean Grove and you can enter the Love Your Car promotion and win from a pool of exciting prizes. Prizes to Be Won 5 x $1,000 Repco Authorised Service vouchers
Redeemable at any participating Repco Authorised Service centre nationwide. 20 x $100 fuel gift cards
Perfect for your next road trip or daily drive. 5 x Supercars merchandise packs
Valued at $100 each. 10 x car care gift packs

Total prize pool valued at up to $7990 including GST. How to Enter To participate: Book and complete a vehicle service at any Repco Authorised Service centre during the promotional period. Visit repcoservice.com/win Tell us in 25 words or less why you deserve to win a Love Your Car prize. Upload your receipt Submit your entry online before 11:59pm AEST on 30 September 2026.

From 1 June to 30 September 2026, service your vehicle at a Repco Authorised Service centre and YOU could win big in the Love Your Car promotion

Love Your Car & Win

Engines that operate through internal combustion rely on large amounts of clean air to ensure the fuel burns properly and generates the power needed to drive the vehicle. At Auto Care Ocean Grove in Ocean Grove, we understand how vital it is to keep your car's air filter in good condition as part of protecting your engine's health. Your engine requires extremely clean air to function efficiently. Dirt, dust, and other particles entering the engine can cause serious damage. That’s where the air filter comes into play. It ensures the air entering the combustion chambers is clean, shielding key engine components such as the pistons and cylinders from wear and damage. Why Replace Your Air Filter? Save on Fuel Costs: Your engine requires the correct balance of fuel and air to run efficiently. A clogged air filter restricts airflow, causing your engine to run inefficiently – often referred to as ‘running rich.’ This not only puts additional stress on your engine but can also increase fuel consumption by up to 10%. No one likes spending more on petrol than necessary!   Protect Your Engine: Over time, air filters become clogged and weaker, increasing the risk of damage. A damaged or overly dirty air filter can allow harmful particles to enter the engine, potentially leading to expensive repairs.   Benefits of Replacing Your Air Filter: Extends the life of your engine Improves fuel efficiency Reduces vehicle emissions At Auto Care Ocean Grove, we always check the condition of your air filter during every full car service. Whether it’s a major or minor service, or one that follows your manufacturer’s handbook or logbook guidelines, you can trust us to keep your engine running smoothly.

Keep your engine healthy with clean air filters. Improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions, and extend engine life. Visit Auto Care Ocean Grove for expert maintenance and reliable car servicing.

Air Filters

Whether you're towing a caravan around Australia, carrying tools for work, or fitting out your 4WD for off-road adventures, it's surprisingly easy to exceed your vehicle's legal weight limit. That's why Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) upgrades have become one of the most popular modifications for Australian ute and 4WD owners. At Auto Care Ocean Grove, we help drivers from Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Leopold, Drysdale, Geelong and across the Bellarine Peninsula upgrade their vehicles to safely carry heavier loads while remaining compliant with Australian regulations. What Is a GVM Upgrade? Your vehicle's Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) is the maximum legal weight of the vehicle when fully loaded. This includes: The vehicle itself Driver and passengers Fuel and fluids Tools and equipment Bull bars and winches Canopies Roof racks Camping gear Tow ball weight from a trailer or caravan Many owners are surprised to discover that after adding common accessories and loading up for a trip, they've already reached—or exceeded—the manufacturer's original GVM. A professionally engineered GVM upgrade increases the vehicle's approved carrying capacity by upgrading key suspension components and, where required, certifying the vehicle to meet Australian regulations. Why Consider a GVM Upgrade? A GVM upgrade offers more than just extra payload. It can provide: Improved safety when carrying heavy loads Better suspension performance Increased stability while towing Reduced suspension sag Improved vehicle handling Greater confidence on long trips Legal compliance for heavier loads Whether you're a tradesperson, fleet operator, caravan enthusiast or serious off-roader, a GVM upgrade helps your vehicle perform as intended when carrying additional weight. Are You Overloading Your Vehicle? Many drivers unknowingly exceed their GVM after installing popular accessories such as: Bull bars Side steps Long-range fuel tanks Dual battery systems Drawer systems Canopies Roof top tents Recovery gear Larger tyres Camping equipment When combined with passengers and tow ball weight, these additions can quickly push your vehicle over its legal limit. Benefits for Caravan Owners If you regularly tow a caravan, the tow ball download contributes directly to your vehicle's total weight. A GVM upgrade can help provide additional payload capacity for: Caravan tow ball weight Passengers Food and luggage Recovery equipment Water tanks Camping accessories It's an excellent option for travellers wanting peace of mind before setting off on extended touring holidays. Professional GVM Upgrades at Auto Care Ocean Grove At Auto Care Ocean Grove, we understand that every vehicle and owner has different requirements. Our experienced technicians can advise whether a GVM upgrade is suitable for your vehicle and recommend quality suspension solutions designed for your intended use.  Whether you're preparing for a lap around Australia, upgrading a work ute or building the ultimate touring vehicle, we're here to help you find the right solution. Contact Auto Care Ocean Grove today to discuss your vehicle and learn whether a GVM upgrade is the right choice for your driving needs. Have more questions about a GVM Upgrade? What does GVM stand for? GVM stands for Gross Vehicle Mass, which is the maximum legal weight your vehicle can weigh when fully loaded, including passengers, accessories, cargo, fuel and tow ball weight. What is included in my vehicle's GVM? Everything carried by the vehicle counts towards GVM, including passengers, fuel, luggage, aftermarket accessories, tools, recovery gear and the tow ball download from a trailer or caravan. Do I need a GVM upgrade? If you've added accessories such as a bull bar, canopy, roof rack, long-range fuel tank or regularly tow a caravan, it's worth having your vehicle's weight assessed. Many 4WDs and utes exceed their legal GVM without owners realising. Does a GVM upgrade improve towing? While a GVM upgrade does not increase your vehicle's maximum towing capacity, it can improve suspension performance, handling and stability when carrying the additional weight associated with towing. Can I still tow the same amount after a GVM upgrade? A GVM upgrade generally increases your vehicle's carrying capacity, not its manufacturer's maximum towing capacity. Your towing limits remain subject to the vehicle manufacturer's specifications unless other approved modifications apply. Is a GVM upgrade legal? Yes. When completed using approved components and certification processes where required, a GVM upgrade is a legal modification that allows your vehicle to operate at its revised approved Gross Vehicle Mass. Which vehicles can have a GVM upgrade? Many popular Australian 4WDs and utes can be upgraded, including the Toyota LandCruiser, Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-MAX, Nissan Patrol, Mitsubishi Triton and other suitable models. Will a GVM upgrade affect my ride quality? A professionally selected suspension package is designed to suit how your vehicle is used. Vehicles carrying heavier loads often benefit from improved stability and reduced rear-end sag. Is a GVM upgrade worth it? For drivers who regularly carry heavy loads or tow caravans, a GVM upgrade can improve safety, handling, suspension performance and help keep the vehicle operating within legal weight limits. Where can I get a GVM upgrade in Ocean Grove? Auto Care Ocean Grove provides professional advice on GVM upgrades for 4WDs, utes and touring vehicles. If you're planning a towing holiday, setting up a work vehicle or building an off-road tourer, our experienced team can help determine the right upgrade for your vehicle.

Whether you're towing a caravan around Australia, carrying tools for work, or fitting out your 4WD for off-road adventures, it's surprisingly easy to exceed your vehicle's legal weight limit.

GVM Upgrades Explained: Why More Australian Drivers Are Upgrading Their 4WDs

If your ute, 4WD or touring vehicle is regularly carrying heavy loads, towing a caravan, or fitted with accessories such as bull bars, canopies, roof racks or long-range fuel tanks, a GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) Upgrade can help ensure your vehicle is safer, more capable and compliant. At Auto Care Ocean Grove, we provide professional GVM Upgrade solutions designed to increase your vehicle's legal carrying capacity while improving handling, stability and suspension performance. Our experienced technicians can recommend the right upgrade for your vehicle and intended use, whether it's for work, off-road adventures or towing. A professionally engineered GVM Upgrade can help reduce suspension sag, improve vehicle control under load and give you greater confidence on the road. If you're unsure whether your vehicle would benefit from a GVM Upgrade, our team is happy to provide expert advice and discuss the best options for your needs. Book your GVM Upgrade consultation with Auto Care Ocean Grove today and get your 4WD or work vehicle ready for whatever the journey demands.

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Get ready to experience the thrill of the Supercars Gold Coast 500 - on us! Simply replace your car battery with a Repco battery at Repco Authorised Service and you could be heading to one of Australia’s most exciting motorsport events with your family. This is your chance to combine essential vehicle maintenance with an unforgettable holiday experience. What You Could Win One lucky winner will receive: Return flights for 2 adults and 2 children (if required) 3–4 nights accommodation 4 x General Admission Tickets to the Supercars Gold Coast 500 $500 spending money allowance Supercars merchandise pack Theme park tickets for 2 adults and 2 children Airport transfers (if required) From high-speed track action to theme park fun and beachside relaxation, this prize package delivers the ultimate family getaway. How to Enter Entering is easy: Have your car battery replaced with a Repco battery at Auto Care Ocean Grove between 1 June and 31 July 2026. Then, complete your entry online here. That’s it! You’ll be in the draw to win an incredible Gold Coast Supercars experience. Why Wait? A new battery keeps your vehicle reliable and ready for the road — and now it could also put you on track for an unforgettable family holiday. Book your battery replacement today at your Auto Care Ocean Grove and get your entry in before 31 July 2026. View full terms and conditions here. Don’t miss out - start your engines and enter today!

Enter for your chance to win a family trip to the Supercars Gold Coast 500! Replace your battery with Auto Care Ocean Grove between 1 June and 31 July 2026 to go in the draw.

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Repco Authorised Service is Australia's largest network of independent car service workshops and with that comes the reliability of a Nationwide Warranty. Each independently owned Repco Authorised Service workshop offers you an Australian-wide warranty ensuring the goods and services you receive are free from defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. If something does go wrong or you have a question about our Nationwide Warranty, please get in touch with us here. With over 500 Repco Authorised Service centres Australia wide, there are few places you won't find one of our workshops within easy reach. Warranty Period For services provided by any Repco Authorised Service workshop, the warranty is for a period of 12 months or 20,000kms (whichever comes first) from the date of your invoice. Claims If you need to make a claim under the warranty, please contact the Repco Authorised Service workshop that originally completed the work on your vehicle. The workshop where the work was originally performed will be responsible for responding to and accepting claims. If the original workshop can't help, they may authorise another workshop in the network to assist. Terms and Conditions What does the warranty cover? The Repco Authorised Service workshop will have the option of reperforming, replacing or repairing the good or service if it is or becomes defective during the warranty period, at no additional charge.
a.       Where the good or service is replaced, repaired or reperformed pursuant to this warranty, the replacement good or reperformed service will be subject to the terms of this warranty commencing on the date of the original invoice.
b.       If you request for a good to be repaired, your Repco Authorised Service workshop may choose to replace the good with a refurbished good of the same type. The warranty will cover any reasonable diagnosis or scanning fees conducted by the relevant Repco Authorised Service workshop, if such goods or services are later found to be defective. If the work done on your vehicle involves the supply of services from another service provider nominated by the Repco Authorised Service centre, the warranty offered by such service provider will replace this Nationwide Warranty to the extent of such goods .  The Repco Authorised Service centre will advise you of the terms and conditions of such warranty. The rights and obligations under this warranty remain solely with the original Repco Authorised Service workshop that provided you with the product or service. The benefit of this warranty is personal to you and is not transferable. What does the warranty not cover? This warranty does not cover: normal wear and tear and consumable goods such as globes, wipers, and fluids; loss of any data stored in your vehicle like music or phone numbers; and any incidental loss or damage caused by the defect, such as towing fees, loss of profits, loss of use and loss of goodwill or other loss or damage that cannot reasonably be considered to arise normally. This warranty is void if the defect is a consequence of misuse, neglect, abuse, incorrect operation or improper maintenance of the vehicle, accident, or other use that is not otherwise caused by a Repco Authorised Service workshop. How to submit a warranty claim Step 1: Have your original invoice ready. Step 2: Ensure that you make your claim within the warranty period. Step 3:  Please contact the Repco Authorised Service centre that carried out the relevant repairs or maintenance on your vehicle. Their contact details are on  your original invoice.  Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law The goods and services acquired from a Repco Authorised Service workshop comes with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. For major failures with the service, you are entitled: to cancel your service contract with us; and to a refund for the unused portion, or to compensation for its reduced value. You are also entitled to choose a refund or replacement for major failures with goods. If a failure with the goods or a service does not amount to a major failure, you are entitled to have the failure rectified in a reasonable time. If this is not done, you are entitled to a refund for the goods and to cancel the contract for the service and obtain a refund of any unused portion. You are also entitled to be compensated for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage from a failure in the goods or service.

Enjoy peace of mind with the Repco Authorised Service Nationwide Warranty. Quality parts and labour covered at over 500 locations across Australia.

Auto Care Ocean Grove

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GVM Upgrades Explained: Why More Australian Drivers Are Upgrading Their 4WDs

GVM Upgrades

Win a Family Gold Coast Experience

Nationwide Warranty