Services

Celebrating 30 years of business in September 2023, TLC Auto Centre has specialised in the service and repair of Toyota 4WD’s and SUV’s. Our fully qualified staff are not only passionate about the off-road lifestyle but also very knowledgeable about the industry. Whether its Regular Service, Log Book Service, Major Service as well as Maintenance TLC Auto Centre are here to help.

Located in the Perth suburb of O’Connor, our team of experienced and qualified mechanics will go out of their way to service or repair your vehicle in a professional and efficient manner. Wherever your driving adventures may take you, TLC Auto Centre can help you along the way and make sure your 4WD or SUV are prepared for the journey.

You don’t have to service your new car at your dealer to maintain your new car warranty. As the owner of a new car you have the right to choose your own qualified mechanic to perform a Log Book Service on your new Toyota 4WD or SUV. TLC Auto Centre are fully qualified and authorised to service all cars without losing your manufacturers warranty.

At TLC Auto Centre all New Car Servicing is carried out according to the manufacturer’s specifications and guidelines, using only quality parts and oils, your log book is stamped by TLC Auto Centre as a record of the service taking place, keeping your statutory warranty intact.

You’re in the market for a new used 4WD or SUV but you don’t want to buy a lemon? A vehicle inspection requires a qualified mechanic to visually check over a vehicle with particular attention to its safety and road-worthiness. TLC Auto Centre provides a comprehensive and independent vehicle inspection suitable for pre-purchase of used Toyota 4WD and SUV’s or an end of warranty inspection.

With traps lurking for the unwary, buying a new car should be one of life’s pleasures yet it can become a stressful experience. At TLC Auto Centre you’ll receive a full report on the car’s general condition and safety components from our experienced mechanics to give you the confidence you need to make a wise and safe choice for yourself and your family.

TLC Auto Centre has a dedicated team of professional mechanics and technicians who provide a fast, reliable, quality service to all Toyota 4WD and SUV’s. Wherever your four-wheel driving adventures may take you, TLC Auto Centre can help you along the way and make sure you are prepared for any journey.

For almost 30 years TLC Auto Centre have been servicing and equipping Perth’s four wheel drives, our staff are not only passionate about the off-road lifestyle but also very knowledgeable about the industry.

The Differential is a major component of any vehicle, especially 4WD’s. Dealing with high speed, heavy loads and temperatures can sometimes cause wear and failure in the Differential. If left unrepaired it leads to challenging and unpredictable handling, strain on the entire drivetrain, or damage to the tires and roads.

TLC Auto Centre are experts on differential overhauls, servicing & repairs. Whether you require a simple service for your 4WD differential or a complete overhaul of a specific diff, using only quality components our experienced mechanics are the specialists for your job.

Hard shifting between gears, excessive backlash, dirty transmission fluid, leaks from the transmission and jumping out of gear are just some of the common trouble signs indicating Gearbox problems or failure to function. Vital to your cars performance it is important to maintain your gearbox to ensure smooth gear changes and unnecessary and expensive repairs.

Let TLC Auto Centre service and repair your 4WD and SUV manual gearboxes, with their dedicated team of professional mechanics and technicians who provide a fast, reliable, quality service to all Toyota 4WD and SUV’s.

Your Suspension provides stability, handling and safety for your 4WD and SUV. Whether it’s a suspension upgrade or regular servicing TLC Auto Centre will ensure a safe and comfortable ride for yourself and your passengers, as well as, protect the life of your tyres and efficiency of your 4WD or SUV. We use and recommend Old Man Emu suspension.

TLC Auto Centre repair and service all types of suspension problems; worn shock absorbers, leaking oil, bush replacement, coil springs, ball joints, control arm, leaf springs. TLC is here to help. 

Healthy clutch and brakes are a critical safety item so it is important that your clutch and brakes are regularly maintained and inspected. Brake and clutch servicing will ensure your system is well maintained and you, your family and other road users will be safe.

TLC Auto Centre’s experienced team of mechanics has a wealth of knowledge across all facets of brake and clutch repair and servicing, whether you require testing and repairs, replacement of disc rotors and brake drums, flywheel machining, or a complete overhaul of your disc brake callipers, we are here to help.

Thinking of driving in dusty conditions or through water crossings, you’re going to need a quality snorkel. Snorkels raise the height of the air-intake of your 4WD to above the vehicles windscreen, protecting your engine from dust and water and making your 4WD a much more capable off-road vehicle.

Roof Racks provide a valuable and versatile addition to your 4WD and SUV offering an additional place for lightweight, bulky items that are difficult to fit in the cabin. Coupled with waterproof bags we can guarantee your gear won’t be exposed to the elements.
TLC Auto Centre can supply and fit your 4WD and SUV’s with Snorkels and Roof Racks.

Your battery plays a critical role in your car’s operation, providing a source of energy to start your ignition system, it also provides extra power to run accessories. If yours is on the way out TLC Auto Centre can help replace your battery before it’s too late! Whether your car doesn’t start or turn over, charging light is coming on, battery has gone flat or problems with your Alternator and Starter Motor TLC can help.

With 4WD and SUV’s there are many things to take into consideration when buying a battery; environmental conditions, driving habits, climate and use of powered accessories. These considerations will all significantly impact the batteries service life and reliability, with batteries generally lasting between 1 and 4 years. TLC’s expert mechanics will give you the right advice to ensure you get the most suitable battery for your needs. TLC use and recommend Delkor batteries.

Steering wheel vibrate while driving? Tyres too noisy? Or just need to replace or rotate your tyres? TLC can help. With their technologically advanced wheel balancing system providing optimum wheel balance for 4WD and SUV’s, consult TLC Auto Centre for expert advice and knowledge when considering fitting new tyres and wheels.

Unbalanced wheels are unsafe, create increased fuel consumption, reduce road holding ability, cause your tyres to wear prematurely and damage your shock absorbers, struts, steering components and chassis.

A damaged timing belt puts the synchronisation of the engine at risk, which could lead to piston and valve damage or worse. Timing belts should be replaced at intervals recommended by the manufacturer. TLC Auto Centre replace the timing belt, idler pulleys and tensioners as part of every timing belt replacement.