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 Gulf Parts & Service, your trusted local mechanic in Weipa, 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 Gulf Parts & Service, your local Repco Authorised Service centre in Weipa, 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 Gulf Parts & Service today.

Diagnose and repair differential bushing issues at Gulf Parts & Service. Enhance performance, reduce noise, and improve handling with durable Nolathane upgrades. Book your service today!

Smooth Out Clunking in Your Territory or Falcon

At Gulf Parts & Service in Weipa, 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 Gulf Parts & Service, 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 Gulf Parts & Service. We check and maintain transmission fluid as part of our services to keep your vehicle performing at its best. Book a service today!

Expert Vehicle Transmission Services

The driving conditions in and around Weipa, a remote town located on the western Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, Australia, are predominantly characterised by unsealed, dusty roads outside of the main town areas, which can present significant challenges for both drivers and vehicles.

These rough and often corrugated dirt roads demand vehicles with higher clearance and robust suspension systems, especially when travelling off-road to access the more remote areas or during the wet season when the roads can become extremely slippery or even impassable due to flooding. 

The pervasive dust and dirt can clog air filters, while the uneven terrain increases wear and tear on suspension and tyres. Additionally, the potential for encountering wildlife on the road requires constant vigilance. The cumulative impact of these conditions on a car includes accelerated wear on tyres and suspension components, increased maintenance for engine and air filtration systems, and a heightened risk of undercarriage damage. Regular maintenance checks become essential for ensuring the longevity and reliability of a vehicle in these challenging driving environments.

So this winter, make the most of our free 65 Point Vehicle Inspection Report that comes with every service and ensure your vehicle is roadworthy. Our technicians will conduct a comprehensive examination of your car's vital components and provide a written report on their findings. In addition, our skilled mechanics can explain any likely issues to you. You can rest assured that your vehicle is safe for the roads with Gulf Parts & Service - an Independent Owned Repco Authorised Service Centre.

Drive Safe this Winter with a 65 Point Written Vehicle Inspection Report from Gulf Parts & Service

This could mean there are completely different ways to be prepared for winter driving; however the fundamentals of safe winter motoring stay unchanged. So how do you make sure your car is ready for safe winter motoring? 

We've all experienced that moment where you turn on the wipers at the first drop of rain and remember that at the end of last season you should have replaced them! Constant exposure to the Australian conditions means your wipers will wear out. A good quality wiper blade like Trico is essential to help you see your way clear regardless of the weather. Gulf Parts & Service can recommend a wiper blade or assembly that is right for your car.

Fluids and other components in your car can be impacted by cold weather and wear & tear; including coolants, oils and items such as glow plugs in diesel vehicles. It's important to get your vehicle regularly serviced by a qualified mechanic who knows the best parts and products for your particular vehicle make and model. We use high quality NGK glow plugs and Penrite oils and fluids that are designed for Australian conditions.  

3. If you are Driving in Unfamiliar Conditions ... be Cautious

Remember to always drive to the conditions. Slow down in wet weather or poor visibility and leave a larger than normal stopping distance between yourself and the vehicle in front. Drive on the safe side and book in today for a service or a 65 Point Vehicle Inspection Report.

There are some tell-tale signs that your brakes need to be checked, such as vibrating, spongy or slow responding brake pedal, strange sounds or difficult handling when applying pressure to your brakes. If your car is doing any of these it's best to have a qualified professional check it out. Brake inspections form part of our 65 Point Vehicle Inspection Report, so if you have concerns call us today and book in.

Bald tyres = dangerous driving. Now is the time to take a good look at your tyres. If you spot uneven tyre wear, this could indicate that your shock absorbers or some other vital part of your steering and suspension systems are due for service or replacement. Find out more about the components that affect your tyre wear on the links below: 

Driving on tyres that are incorrectly inflated won't just cost you money on additional fuel; it can also impact your stopping ability. You can usually find manufacturers recommendations on a panel inside the driver side door.

Drive Safe this Winter around Weipa, western Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, with tips from Gulf Parts & Service

5 Winter Safe Driving Tips

Taking the necessary steps for brake maintenance is critical for car owners in Weipa and surrounding areas of the Cape York Peninsula.

Regular inspections of your vehicle's brake system should never be put off until it is a must-have service. At Gulf Parts & Service, we provide a 65-point safety inspection each time we service a full car, helping to prevent future problems from becoming severe. Our knowledgeable technicians will let you know if any further repairs or maintenance are needed.

Remember if you go there ... you must get back!

The Cape York Peninsula can get very wet. So you know when the rains are here, your wheels can fill all the way up with mud .. thankfully the caliper helps clear the mud out.

Brake services at Gulf Parts & Service include:

Rotor And Drum/Brake Disc Resurfacing or Machining

If you become aware of any sign that indicates that your vehicle's brakes could be in need of a service book now and get the vehicle's brakes examined from our Weipa workshop today.

Book the best brake service in Weipa. For immediately superior braking performance insist on next generation Repco RCT pads and a nationwide warranty …

Brake maintenance, service and repairs in Weipa

Welcome to Gulf Parts & Service, your trusted partner for all your vehicle servicing needs in Weipa. As an Approved RACQ Automotive Repairer, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional automotive care with a focus on quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

At Gulf Parts & Service, we understand how essential your car is to your daily life, and we're committed to keeping it in top condition. Our experienced team offers a comprehensive range of services, including mechanic repairs and detailed vehicle inspections, ensuring your vehicle performs at its best.

Whether you drive a petrol engine vehicles, diesels, AWDs, 4WDs, trailers, light trucks, off-road vehicles, utes, vans, minibuses or hybrids. our skilled technicians are equipped to handle it all. We accept a wide variety of vehicles, ensuring that whatever you drive, you'll receive the highest standard of service.

As an Approved RACQ Repairer, we're pleased to offer our services to both RACQ members and non-members.

At Gulf Parts & Service, we're not just about fixing cars; we're about providing peace of mind. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are here to answer any questions you may have, offering expert advice and guidance to keep your vehicle running smoothly.

Discover the difference of trusted automotive care at Gulf Parts & Service in Weipa. With our dedication to excellence and customer-focused service, we're here to meet all your car servicing needs.

Visit us today or reach out to learn more about our range of services and how we can assist you. Your car deserves the best, and at Gulf Parts & Service, that's precisely what we deliver.

Gulf Parts & Service in Weipa, are a RACQ Approved Automotive Repairer, offering reliable mechanical  servicing and repairs plus vehicle inspections and roadworthies.

Quality Car Services in Weipa | Gulf Parts & Service

Gulf Parts & Service are now your Local RACQ Approved Automotive Repairer and Weipa Smash offer roadside assistant and towing service. We are looking forward to continuing our long relationship with them by working hand in hand with them to provide RACQ’s customers with the best service and assistance we can.

As your local Repco Authorised Service Mechanic in Weipa, Gulf Parts & Service take great pride in providing automotive service, repair, and care with nationwide warranty employing quality licensed, trained, and accredited mechanics, we proudly offer you a “one stop shop” for all your vehicle requirements. 

Gulf Parts & Service is your Repco Authorised Service centre in Weipa and across the Cape; we are a family owned and run local business with old fashioned values, allowing our friendly and helpful staff to provide you with the best service experience.

Trading as Kowari Motors until 2015, we then became known as Gulf Parts & Service. GPS Weipa have the largest parts holding on the Cape which allows us to offer a full range of log book service's as well as all your repair needs, including tyres required to keep your vehicle in the best condition.

Our well equipped car service workshop is very well placed to service & repairs vehicles in Weipa (Evans Landing), Aurukun, Bamaga, Napranum, Mapoon and the surrounding areas.

GPS has extensive knowledge and experience in the 4x4 world and are happy to share :)

Conveniently located in Weipa, Gulf Parts & Service specialise in car servicing for all makes and models, including four wheel drives and commercial fleet vehicles and carry 4WD Parts, Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Service Parts, and Accessories with the Cape’s most extensive range of car parts in stock. 

Why you should see us for vehicle service

ARB 4x4 Accessories with full fitting service

Air-conditioning repairs and servicing – fully licensed and accredited 

All model passenger and 4WD vehicle servicing and repairing

Accredited Fleet Repairer for Maxxia –Leaseplan – Custom Fleet –Q-Fleet –Fleet Plus and many more 

Authorised Inspection Station for all your light vehicle and trailer registration inspections

Bridgestone Tyre centre – Fitting – Balancing –Repairs – Wheel Alignments

Diagnostic Services with a full range of expertise, technical tooling and scanning including key coding 

Diesel repair specialist in common rail and all your diesel repair and service requirements

Filta-Wash - the only heavy fleet filter washing facility on the Cape 

Heavy Fleet servicing, repair, and tyres on all makes and models 

Logbook Servicing to the manufacturer’s specification for all manufacturers 

Pickup and delivery service – or we will lift you to wherever you need to go in town 

Warranty Accredited repairer for Toyota –Nissan –Ford – Mazda –Hyundai

Penrite Oil, OEX parts, Exide Batteries, Wesfil Automotive Filters, Great Whites LED driving lights and so much more

Secure Key drop off box for out of hours vehicle delivery

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 diesels, AWDs, 4WDs, trailers, light trucks, off-road vehicles, utes, vans, minibuses and hybrids.

Gulf Parts & Service are proud to be an award winning RACQ Approved Repairer and consistently meet with the strict requirements and high standards of service expected by the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland (RACQ).

Gulf Parts & Service care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation to reliably and responsibly conduct automotive air conditioning service (AU38001). ARC Approved Car Air Conditioning Servicing reduces Fuel Costs and protects your health. 

Situated Close to Public Transport with Free Parking in front of the workshop, We have Flexible hours and late/weekend service is available by appointment. Our comfortable customer waiting lounge includes a vehicle repair viewing area, TV, bathroom facilities and WIFI availability.

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.

Come down and see us, or give us a call on 07 4030 9500 to discuss your automotive needs.

For friendly car service from a trusted independent mechanic in Weipa, you can rely on the team at Gulf Parts & Service

Gulf Parts & Service is your Repco Authorised Service centre in Weipa and across the Cape; we are a family owned and run local business with old fashioned values, allowing our friendly and helpful staff to provide you with the best service experience. RACQ Approved Repairer.

Gulf Parts & Service are the Automotive Servicing and Repair experts in Weipa

Looking for a European Car Specialists in Weipa? Then call Gulf Parts & Service today for service.

Maintaining and servicing European cars requires a specialised knowledge of their finely tuned engines and distinct craftsmanship. To ensure your vehicle is being serviced to the standard it deserves, it's best to consult a European car specialist.

Gulf Parts & Service have the knowledge and expertise to perform repairs, service 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-house in our well equipped Weipa car service workshop.

Is a European car specialist needed to service European cars?

European cars are designed and built with distinctive craftsmanship, with finely tuned engines. A high level of specialised knowledge is required to service or maintain them to the standards they deserve. Cutting edge technologies often found in Luxury and Euro vehicles require cutting edge expertise.

We are Repco Auto-Tech training programme members - Australia's leading provider of automotive technical training and information, so you are assured that Gulf Parts & Service are kept up to date with all modern vehicle servicing techniques. Through the Auto-Tech encyclopaedia and SmartQuote programs Gulf Parts & Service have immediate access to the latest service schedules for all Luxury makes and models.

Our highly skilled technicians know exactly how to provide care for all European and Luxury Vehicles, whether it be using European car specific software for diagnosis or choosing the right quality parts for your vehicle.

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.

Gulf Parts & Service have the knowledge and expertise to perform repairs, service and diagnostics on all European and Luxury vehicles...

European and Modern car service specialists in Weipa

With close to seventy different models sold under its brand, it's no wonder Toyota has a car to suit almost every style and way of driving - from the luxury Lexus through to the virtually indestructible Hilux.

For your peace of mind, when travelling in the Far North of Queensland, it's important to know that Gulf Parts & Service have been selected to work with Toyota to support Toyota Car owners with their warranty and recall needs as well as all car servicing and repairs. 

No matter which Toyota you have chosen to give you that “oh what a feeling” feeling - it's important that you follow the manufacturer's log book schedule in order to maintain your Toyota in its peak performance condition. 

Just tell us a few things about your vehicle like its model and last service date and we will be able to give you a quote today.

If you need a log book service for your Toyota - contact Gulf Parts & Service in Weipa today. 

Here at Gulf Parts & Service we are fully qualified to perform new car log book servicing which doesn't void your warranty and we can service and repair a wide range of Toyota vehicles including:

We can perform log book service and more on a wide range of makes and models right here in Weipa - simply call us today and tell us about your car and your last service and we can give you a quote today.

Here at Gulf Parts & Service we are fully qualified to perform service and repairs on a wide range of Toyota vehicles, old and new in our fully equipped mechanical workshop. We also stock approved car parts.

Toyota Car Service and Repairs in Weipa, Cape York Peninsula

Toyota Car Service, Repairs and Warranty / Recalls

To help you understand Log Book servicing and learn more about Gulf Parts & Service in Weipa, please read the questions and answers below:

Gulf Parts & Service share their customers frequently asked questions about Log Book servicing

Gulf Parts & Service are the Log Book Servicing experts in Weipa and surrounding areas

Frequently Asked Questions about Log Book servicing 

Call Gulf Parts & Service for all your diesel 4WD and diesel passenger vehicle repairs, inspections and services. We are conveniently located in Weipa.

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 Gulf Parts & Service are fully qualified to service diesel SUV, AWD, 4WD and Passenger diesel vehicles. Contact us today.

Call Gulf Parts & Service for all your diesel 4WD and diesel passenger vehicle repairs, inspections and services.

Diesel Engine Service and Repairs in Weipa

Diesel Repairs

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Gulf Parts & Service is your local car service mechanic in Weipa. As a family owned and operated business, we take great pride in offering our customers personalised and friendly service at all times. 

RACQ Approved Automotive Repairer.

As a Repco Authorised Service centre, we have a wealth of experience in servicing a wide array of vehicle makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. 

For reliable car maintenance, service & repairs in Weipa and the surrounding areas, please use our online booking form or give us a call.

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