Mechanical Edge take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times.

Conveniently located in Robe, 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. 

Mechanical Edge 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.


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When it comes to vehicle maintenance, brake pads are crucial. Ensuring they are in good condition is vital for your safety on the road. At Mechanical Edge in Robe, we know the importance of understanding brake pad wear, recognising safe wear limits, and knowing when it's time for a replacement. What is Brake Pad Wear? Brake pads are an essential component of your vehicle's braking system. They work by pressing against the brake disc to create friction, slowing your vehicle down. Over time, this friction causes the brake pads to wear down. Regular inspection is key to maintaining optimal brake performance and safety. Safe Wear Limits Brake pads have a wear limit, often around 3 millimetres. Once the pads reach this thickness, it's time to consider a replacement. Driving with worn-out brake pads can reduce braking efficiency, increase stopping distances, and may even lead to brake failure. Most vehicles have a built-in wear indicator that will produce a squealing noise when it's time to replace the pads. The Inspection Process At Mechanical Edge, we recommend regular brake inspections to ensure your vehicle is safe on the roads of Robe. During an inspection, our experienced mechanics will: Check the Brake Pads: We'll measure the thickness of the pads and look for any signs of uneven wear. Inspect the Brake Disc: Our team will check for any grooves or damage on the disc surface. Assess Brake Fluid Levels: It's vital to ensure the brake fluid is at the correct level and free from contamination. Test the Brake System: We’ll take your vehicle for a test drive to evaluate the overall performance of the brakes. Replacement: When and Why When your brake pads wear down to the safe limit, it's crucial to replace them promptly. Delaying this can cause damage to the brake discs, leading to more expensive repairs. At Mechanical Edge in Robe, we offer expert brake pad replacement services. Our team uses high-quality parts to ensure long-lasting performance. Why Choose Mechanical Edge? Expertise: Our mechanics are trained and experienced in all aspects of brake maintenance and replacement. Quality Parts: We use top-quality brake pads and components to ensure your vehicle remains safe and reliable. Customer Service: We pride ourselves on providing excellent service and clear communication throughout the inspection and replacement process. Understanding brake pad wear and maintaining your vehicle's braking system is essential for safety on the road. At Mechanical Edge in Robe, we're here to help you keep your vehicle in top condition. Whether you need an inspection or a replacement, our expert team is ready to assist. Don't compromise on safety—visit us today and drive with confidence.

Learn about brake pad wear, safe limits, inspection, and replacement with Mechanical Edge in Robe. Ensure your vehicle's safety with expert advice and service.

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Local and Independent As your local Mechanic in Robe on the Limestone Coast since 2018, Mechanical Edge take great pride in offering our clients the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs. Mechanical Edge specialise in car servicing for all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. You will find us in the Robe Industrial Estate and we service the surrounding suburbs of Kingston SE, Mount Benson, Kangaroo Inn, Greenways, Beachport. About Us Edge & Kelly Burton are the family behind the business, having holidayed in Robe for many years as avid 4WDers they decided to make it home in 2017, starting their own business in 2018. The beautiful environment and community of Robe has helped them welcome two children to the crew. Edge gained his qualification as a car mechanic at Mananui Service Station in New Zealand. Learning all he could to cement his knowledge and understanding of motor mechanics be it new or old. Moving to Australia in 2010 Edge soon found himself working as a mobile mechanic on heavy diesel machinery, learning all he could from his then boss Brad and the team at BSA Earthmoving Repairs. Edge has taken his skills and put them to good use setting up a fully mobile service known as Mechanical Edge. Kelly brings to the team extensive experience in retail administration having worked as an executive assistant with Haines Hunter for majority of her working career before making the move to Robe. Log Book and Comprehensive Servicing Our fully qualified log book servicing ensures your car is in safe hands, and we provide quality car service and repairs on all models, including four wheel drive and diesel vehicles.  Mechanical Edge can service and repair your air conditioning system and with a local Certified Air Con technician can also arrange for Regas. We stock a wide range of tyres to suit most vehicles and can also perform wheel alignments and balancing. If you are a local resident or visiting our wonderful Limestone Coast and you have broken down, we can assist with some mobile repairs or towing. We often perform Beach Recovery of vehicles when they get into trouble. Our range of services include: 4WD service Air Conditioning - (AU52882) Air Filtration Services Auto Electrical Battery Check & Replacement Belts & Hoses Brake & Clutch Caravan & Trailers Car Heating Clutch Service Cooling System Service CV Joints & Boots Diesel Repairs Drivetrain Services Diagnostic & Tune EFI Exhaust Fitting & Service Fleet Servicing Solutions Mobile Repairs Power Steering Pre-Purchase Inspections Roadside Assistance Safety Inspections Steering Suspension Truck repairs Tyre Fitting & Repairs Wheel Alignment Wheel Balancing Additional Customer Services: Loan cars Free Parking at or near the workshop Vehicle Pick-up & Delivery Customer Delivery and Pick Up Flexible hours ie service by appointment As a Repco Authorised Service centre, we have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care. Our Business is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring each mechanic is kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods. So, wherever you go, you can rely on the experience and knowledge of Mechanical Edge and Repco Authorised Service. For friendly service from a trusted independent, you can rely on the team at Mechanical Edge, call us today to book in for a service or repair.

As your local Mechanic in Robe, Mechanical Edge take great pride in offering our clients the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs.

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Keep your cool, without global warming. A proactive car air conditioning approach to protecting our environment.  As Australia begins phasing down HFC use (from January 2018), many new vehicle manufacturers may be switching to new air conditioning systems using the more environmentally friendly refrigerant R-1234yf, instead of R-134a. The benefits of using R-1234yf "Twelve Thirty Four", as R-1234yf is sometimes known, is an HFO type refrigerant delivering high performance, resulting in a more efficient air-conditioning system, fewer emissions and reduced fuel consumption. Hydrofluoroolefins (HFO's) have a double carbon bond meaning they trap less heat in the atmosphere than Hydrofluorocarbons (HFC's) and break down faster. Importantly, R-1234yf systems are specifically engineered to prevent refrigerant leakage and loss, including into the interior of the vehicle. The leakage of refrigerants contributes considerably to greenhouse gases. Why the switch? Older type refrigerants accumulate in the upper atmosphere as greenhouse gases and contribute significantly to Global Warming for a considerable time. In the mid-'90s, the old R-12 (or Freon), which takes a long time to break down into a non-greenhouse gas, was replaced with R134a, which breaks down much quicker. R-1234yf takes that improvement to the next level, breaking down in less than half the time of R-134a (and a fraction of the time R-12 can take). R-134a will remain in use for some time and a licensed mechanic can still service R-134a air con systems, but new vehicles will likely use the new systems with R-1234yf. Some already are. Irrespective of what type of refrigerant your car air conditioner uses, a car service workshop undertaking air conditioner service must have the right knowledge and equipment to handle these gases responsibly. You should always take your car to a mechanic with the skills and specialist equipment to undertake air conditioning service safely and correctly.

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Trust, experience & knowledge ... You can rely on your Local and Independent Repco Authorised Service centre, Mechanical Edge to service and repair your vehicle. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, Mechanical Edge use quality parts and lubricants and employ state of the art diagnostic equipment and repair methods. What’s more, our fully qualified technicians have access to the latest service information, bulletins and training through the Australia wide Repco Auto Tech program. We provide a full range of automotive services right here in Robe and surrounding areas, all backed by our Repco Authorised Service Nationwide Warranty and fully supported at over 500 Service Centres right across Australia. So rest assured - your car is in safe hands.

As a Repco Authorised Service centre, we use quality parts and lubricants and employ state of the art diagnostic equipment and repair methods.

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Modern radiator coolants not only protect your car from overheating, or the fluid from freezing, they also protect the radiator system from corrosion. Mechanical Edge in Robe are very knowledgeable and experienced in looking after these systems.  It is recommended that you exchange your radiator coolant fluid every two years or 40,000 km's whichever comes first. However the size of the engine, the climate in your area, the age of your current coolant, and the total miles that have been driven can all affect the need to replace the coolant in your radiator. Knowing when to replenish your radiator fluid isn't always easy - obviously, when it has gone a dirty brown colour it's a sign it probably needs to be flushed and replaced - however even fresh-looking coolant could have lost its corrosion protection properties and without measuring its reserve alkalinity there's no signal that it is no longer protecting your vehicle components, and it could even be doing more damage than good. Maintaining good coolant means your radiator system will be much better protected from corrosion and will have a longer life span, it will help prevent you from having to replace expensive engine components. At Mechanical Edge in Robe at your request, we will perform a full 65 Point Vehicle Inspection report for free as part of any minor, major or log book service. Part of this inspection includes checking the level and condition of coolant in your system and the written report will advise you if we feel a radiator flush, fluid replacement or any repairs are required to maintain the performance of your vehicle.

Even if it looks clean, your coolant still might need replacing!

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