Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs is a Repco Authorised Service Centre & RAA Approved Repairer providing car service in Hackham for more than 35 years.

Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs has been serving the South with honest car service and competitive prices on your automotive spare parts and repairs for 35+ years. We offer car service and repairs with the experience and knowledge that can only be gained over that sort of time frame.

The Hackham service centre has extensive equipment on site for rebuilding engines and gear boxes, as well as head facing, valve grinding, flywheel and brake disc machining. We can also perform exhaust & steering repairs/replacements, arrange the re-gas of you car air conditioner for you and we include a cooling system check with all our services!

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

Make sure your cooling systems are up to scratch and visit Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs in Hackham. 

Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs can service cars of any age, even brand new cars which are still under warranty. New car servicing and tune-ups with the aid of up to date auto tech computer printouts and technical information with the latest scanning technology are also available at our Hackham workshop. Dont let new car dealers fool you into thinking you have to return to the dealership for service to keep your warranty, you have the right to choose who services your car.

Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation to reliably and responsibly conduct automotive air conditioning service (AU60980). ARC Approved Car Air Conditioning Servicing reduces Fuel Costs and protects your health. 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. Call to find out more about car air conditioning or Book a service online now.

Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs are now a Master Installer for Clutch Industries who manufacture a wide range of clutch kits for the Australian market. When you have a clutch installed by us you qualify for an extended warranty of 5 years or 50,000kms (conditions apply).

Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs can supply and fit tyres too. With every service we always check your tyres and can organise replacements same day. We supply Hifly and Maxxis.

Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs is a Repco Authorised Service Repairer meaning all their work is covered by the Repco Authorised Nationwide Warranty.

By servicing their vehicles at our workshop all our customers can travel Australia wide, knowing they have nationwide warranty support from over 500 Repco Authorised Service Centres along the way.

At our reception you can pick up the national Repco Authorised Service directory containing every car service workshop in Australia that is member of the Repco Authorised Service group. Next time you're servicing your vehicle ask Dave to explain the advantages of the Repco Authorised Service Nationwide Warranty. 

While your car is being serviced, you can use our comfy waiting lounge with tea & coffee facilities, TV and bathroom facilities. It is also possible to monitor the repairs from a designated vehicle repair viewing area. Car products and accessories can be supplied. We are located close to public transport, and free parking is available in front of workshop with a key drop off box for your convenience. You can book our loan car to use as emergency transportation. Our mechanics can pick up your car for service and deliver it back to you when the repairs are complete.

If you live in the South of Adelaide and are looking for a good honest local mechanic, come in and check out Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs - for the best car service in Hackham SA.

Automotive Servicing and Repairs in Hackham

The timing belt is responsible for ensuring moving parts of the engine operate in harmony and do not collide with each other.

The TIMING BELT, also known as a cam belt, is a reinforced, toothed rubber belt which is propelled by the engine crankshaft and drives the camshaft which in turn opens the valves of the engine. The TIMING BELT bears a very high load in the engine, and being rubber, perishes with age, heat and exposure to chemicals.

As the TIMING BELT is under plastic covers to protect it from damage, it is often neglected, as it cannot be seen without removing the covers and other components.

Most car manufacturers recommend replacing the TIMING BELT between 60,000 and 100,000 kms. A damaged belt may break or the drive teeth may strip, causing the camshaft in the engine to stop rotating leaving some valves open. This can then result in the crankshaft pushing the pistons into the valves and bending them. That is if you are lucky and worse problems are not the result.

IF YOU ARE UNSURE WHEN YOUR TIMING BELT WAS LAST REPLACED, WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU BOOK IN TO HAVE IT CHECKED OR REPLACED.

The cost to replace the TIMING BELT is a fraction of the cost of repairing major engine damage, as well as having your car off the road for a couple of days minimum.

To get your timing belt checked or replaced, see the team at Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs

The timing belt is responsible for ensuring moving parts of the engine operate in harmony and do not collide with each other...

Timing belts inspected and repalced in Hackham

What does this mean? It means that we can supply and fit only the best designed and locally manufactured clutch kits to your vehicle. 

Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs are a Clutch Industries Master Installer

Clutch Industries manufacture a range of clutch kits to suit different Australian conditions and vehicles. They have Premium, Euro, Heavy Duty, Off-Road and Mantic (High Performance).

Having your Clutch Industries clutch fitted by a Master Installer like Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs, means you qualify for an extended warranty of 5 years or 50,000kms (conditions apply).

Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs are a Master Installer of Clutch Industries products and you automatically qualify for a 5yr or 50,000kms extended warranty. They have Premium, Euro, Heavy Duty, Off-Road and Mantic (High Performance) clutch kits to suit your motoring needs.

Professional Clutch Kit Insallations in Hackham

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Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs is serving the South for over 35 years with honest car service and competitive prices on your automotive spare parts and repairs.

The service centre has extensive machinery on site for rebuilding engines and gear boxes as well as head facing, valve grinding, flywheel and brake disc machining, along with exhaust and steering repairs or replacements. Keep in mind, we include a cooling system check with all our services. At Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs you will find that customer satisfaction is the first priority at our car service. 

Car service also available on Saturdays by appointment.

Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs

Clutch Kit Installation

Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs are a Clutch Industries Master Installer

Extended Warranty Advantage

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