As your local Car Service Mechanic in Salisbury QLD, Auto Stop take great pride in offering the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs. The fact that we have been in business since before 1990 is a testament to our honesty, reliability and our dedication to our happy clients.

We have achieved a fair bit since opening all those years ago in 1991 with the premises in Salisbury growing to three times the size of the original building and we have opened a Gold Coast branch and currently employ 6 more staff. Our Salisbury car service workshop boasts some of Brisbane's best car service and diagnostic equipment which allows our technicians to diagnose, service and repair all makes and models.

With two 2 post hoists, a 4 post hoist, a wheel balancer, a tyre changer, a workmate press and a wheel alignment machine, AutoStop can service, balance your types and align your steering quickly, efficiently and further improve our already outstanding quality and service for you, our valued customers. Our dedicated Truck repair workshop bays means we are well equipped for 4WD's, AWD's, trucks and commercial vehicles. 

At Auto Stop in Salisbury, we are deeply committed to delivering exceptional Electric Vehicle servicing and checks. Our technical savvy, advanced diagnostic tools, and focus on customer satisfaction ensure your EV is in expert hands. Whether you're seeking routine maintenance, a detailed service, or a pre-purchase inspection, our team stands ready to enhance the longevity and efficiency of your Electric Vehicle or Hybrid.

Auto Stop care about the environment and have ARC Tick Authorisation (AU25734) to reliably and responsibly conduct automotive air conditioning service in and around Salisbury. The ARC Tick of approval helps ensure technicians have the skills and knowledge to correctly undertake service and repairs of refrigerated air conditioning to minimise environmental impact. Auto Stop are also members of MTAQ (Motor Traders Association of Queensland) and your local Royal Automobile Club of Queensland (RACQ) approved repairer in Salisbury QLD. 

If you see your DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) light come on, it’s an immediate indication that your filter has become clogged and must be unblocked. Contact the service team at Auto Stop - The DPF Doctors or learn more by reading our article on DPF Cleaning

Michael Daly, Rodney Man and the entire team at the Brisbane workshop are highly trained, experienced automotive technicians and have gained a reputation for offering the right advice, delivering expert repairs and excellence in customer service.

Rodney and Michael pride themselves on finding employees to work with them, not for them and have created a happy work environment - which in turn creates a successful and friendly business environment. The staff at Auto stop all uphold the same work ethic and pride in their job as the owners themselves and so the standards throughout the business remain high.

It's been quite a journey since Rodney and Michael started Auto Stop. First job was removing cylinder heads off a 300 ZX, the second job was servicing the late John Carew's vehicle (the former coach of Kieren Perkins). The business has achieved a fair bit since then - the building in Salisbury is three times the size of the original building and we have opened a Gold Coast branch and currently employ 6 more staff.

As a Repco Authorised Car Service centre, we have made a pledge to high quality workmanship, ensuring the highest quality of automotive care. Our mechanics are members of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring each mechanic is kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods.

The Flanders Street auto service centre has dedicated truck repair workshop bays to assist the local transport industry get back on the road sooner. Auto Stop is one of Brisbane's best value-for-money truck service & repair centres.

We service all makes and models of cars, including diesels, AWDs, 4WDs, caravans, campervans, trailers, buses, minibuses, light trucks, motorhomes, off-roads, utes, vans, hybrids, racing cars, tractors, earthmovers, forklifts, ATVs, boats, horse floats, motorbikes, scooters and your car!

Auto Stop Mechanical Brisbane is located in Salisbury, servicing all Brisbane's southern and western suburbs including the area's of Tarragindi, Holland Park, MT Gravatt, Wishart, Salisbury, Moorooka, Archerfield, Sunnybank and Rocklea areas. 

So rest assured - at Auto Stop your car is in safe hands. Customers can even enjoy a cup of freshly brewed coffee in the clean, comfortable customer waiting lounge.

For friendly car service from a trusted independent mechanic, you can always rely on the team at Auto Stop.

As your local Car Service Mechanic in Salisbury QLD, Auto Stop take great pride in offering the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs.

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Did you know there is a cabin air filter in your car? Where is your cabin air filter? They are designed to remove a large amount of outside air pollutants and debris to keep you breathing easily when you drive.  And it is usually located in your glovebox. Talk to Auto Stop in Salisbury today about your cabin air filter !

Just like your air-conditioning at home, the filters need to be checked at regular intervals and changed when it has done it's job. Replacing your cabin air filter is important to your health and your cars health too!

The air outside your car can be polluted enough with smoggy city traffic or even dusty country roads, but research published in the Environmental Health Perspectives Journal shows that without an effective cabin air filter installed, the air inside your car can contain over 10 times more pollutants than the air outside.
This poor quality air can cause:

"Cabin air filters are designed to filter out contaminants while  absorbing noxious odours and harmful gases like exhaust and ozone,"  explained Ryco Filters General Manager of Sales & Marketing, Ross Lamb. Cabin air filters become clogged over time and their effectiveness at protecting your health declines. 

If you drive ‘Mum's Taxi', you might feel like you are always on the move - and a recent study into driving habits confirmed that parents with children aged 6-15 drive approximately 10% more than drivers without kids. And, the longer you spend in a vehicle with a Cabin Air Filter that needs replacing, the more you are at risk of health complications. 

As well as healthier air - an effective cabin air filter means you get better fuel performance from your vehicle. A clogged cabin air filter will cause your air conditioner to work harder than it needs to and this means it uses more fuel and your air conditioning system is more likely to have a costly breakdown.

At Auto Stop in Salisbury we check your cabin air filter as part of our free 65 Point Vehicle Inspection report which you can request with every full car service.
For a more comprehensive check of your air condition system we recommend an air conditioning service.

Cabin air filter replacement is not only important to your car's health - it affects yours too.

Auto Stop (AU25734) have the skills to manage all your Vehicle Air Conditioning Regas, Repair, Servicing or Inspection needs in Salisbury and the surrounding areas.

Modern vehicles are complex and just like the engine a vehicle's air conditioner system has elements that need to be serviced or replaced on a regular basis to ensure continued reliable and efficient operation. Regular servicing of you cars air conditioning system means it doesn't have to work so hard to keep you cool - meaning you will likely use less fuel.

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It is important that the rubber seals are regularly assessed for any signs of leaks or problems which may be a warning of refrigerant loss. As refrigerant levels decrease from evaporation or leaks your air con system will begin to deteriorate and will have to work harder, with a resulting increase in fuel being burned.

By getting a Car air conditioning service every 12 months you generally help prevention of costly breakdowns now and in the future, keep passengers safe by helping to prevent the build-up of potentially harmful substances and a well serviced vehicle air conditioner system actually saves you money because it results in a reduction of fuel consumed.

Auto Stop care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation (AU25734) to reliably and responsibly conduct car air conditioning regas, repair, servicing or inspection.

Frequently asked questions about car air conditioning;

Auto Stop provide ARC Approved Car Air Conditioning Servicing which Reduces Fuel Costs and Protects Your Health. So keep your cool with less fuel this summer with an Air Conditioning Service (AU25734)

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Getting your car's air conditioning serviced every 12 months means you may avoid costly breakdowns now and in the future, and a well serviced automotive air conditioning system saves you money because it reduces the amount of fuel you use.

Auto Stop care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation (AU25734) to conduct automotive air conditioning service reliably and responsibly. ARC Approved Car Air Conditioning Servicing reduces Fuel Costs and protects your health. 

Auto Stop are the best choice to manage all your Automotive Air Conditioner Regas, Repairs, Servicing or Inspection needs in Salisbury and the surrounding areas.

Auto Stop care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation (AU25734) to conduct automotive air conditioning services

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We advise that our workshop will be closed for the Christmas period from the close of business on Friday the 23rd of December and reopening on Monday the 9th of January

We advise that the workshop will be closed over the Easter long weekend reopening on Tuesday the 11th of April

We also advise that we will be closed Tuesday the 25th of April for ANZAC Day reopening Wednesday the 26th of April.

Please note we will be closed Public Holiday 16th of August and reopening Thursday 17th of August

We wish to advise that we will be closed for the public holiday on the 2nd of October. Apologies for any inconvenience.

We advise that our workshop will be closed for the Christmas period from the close of business on Thursday the 21st of December and reopening on Monday the 8th of January

Auto Stop take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. 
		
Conveniently located in Salisbury, Brisbane, 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 Stop 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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