Derek Steen's Auto Care is an independent family owned car service providing professional automotive repairs to satisfied customers in Castlemaine and surrounding regions for over 20 years.

Derek Steen's Auto Care specialise in the service and repair of Peugeots and other European Vehicles. We have ARC Authorisation (AU00780) to responsibly and reliably conduct Car Air Conditioning Service and we have a qualified Auto Electrician on-site.

Derek Steen's Auto Care in Castlemaine is a Repco Authorised Service centre, providing the highest level of customer service and quality workmanship.

Your Car - Your Choice : Derek Steens Auto Care

Derek Steen's Auto Care in Castlemaine can provide full range of servicing to all car makes and models, including petrol and diesel vehicles, 4WD's, log book and fleet customers. 

Derek Steen's Auto Care can perform a large range car service and automotive repair tasks on your car, including Air Conditioning, Auto Electrical, Batteries, Brake & Clutch, Diesel Repairs, EFI, Roadworthy Inspections, Tyres, Wheel Alignments and Wheel Balancing. 

We provide thorough and detailed workmanship in all aspects of our business, and strive for complete customer satisfaction. Our services include:

Full vehicle mechanical condition and 65 Point Vehicle Inspection Report, included with every service. 

All Mechanical Repairs - including steering and suspension, brakes, clutches, engine and transmission work, exhaust systems, cooling systems and much more.

All types of Fuel Injection and Common Rail Diesel service and repairs.

All Automotive Electrical, wiring and accessory fitting. Including trailers, tow bars and electronic trailer brake controllers.

Vehicle Diagnostic and Fault Finding on everything, including noises, squeaks, knocks or rattles, poor performance, rough running or misfires. No matter what your problem is, we can fix it!

All electrical diagnostic work: warning lights, engine or MIL lamps, power windows, central locking, batteries, starter motors and alternators, ignition systems, using our range of advanced diagnostic equipment, scan tools and oscilloscopes.

Tyre Fitting, Wheel Balancing and computer guided laser Wheel Alignments.

Victorian Roadworthy Certificates (RWC) and inspections.

Air Conditioning service, refrigerant recovery, re-gassing, fault finding and repair (AU00780). 

All front and rear brake repairs. Disc, rotor and drum machining.

Battery Fitting and replacement, alternator and charging system checks.

We will maintain your manufacturer new car warranty when performing your new car service under logbook requirements. Free pick-up/drop-off service and loan car available.

Here at Derek Steen's Auto Care we are proud to be an Australian owned and operated workshop servicing our local community of Castlemaine. We believe that motorists in Castlemaine deserve the very best in customer service and technical expertise, that's why we choose to be a part of Australia's largest independent network of mechanical workshops, proudly backed by the biggest name in the business - Repco.

As your local Repco Authorised Service centre we have access to the best parts and training in the country and offer a Nationwide Warranty honoured at over 500 workshops across Australia.

So, wherever you go, you can rely on the experience and knowledge of Derek Steen's Auto Care and Repco Authorised Service.

You won't find a better level of customer service than from the friendly team at Derek Steen's Auto Care. You can rely on us to do the little things that really make a difference.

Derek Steen's Auto Care take great pride in providing a high level of customer service and quality workmanship...

Automotive Servicing and Repairs in Castlemaine

Built for safety, comfort and status, European cars need regular servicing and care to keep them that way.

Castlemaine's local Repco Authorised Service Derek Steen's Auto Care is the premier destination for customers who expect excellence and perfect care for European cars.

From choosing the right parts, performing accurate vehicle inspections and European car specific current software for diagnosis, our mechanics know exactly how to care for your European car. 

Derek Steen's Auto Care is a full car service facility in Castlemaine and our mechanics can repair your fine European car from regular tyre and brake pad change to major engine overhauls and tune-ups. Derek Steen's Auto Care offers professional European Car Service in Castlemaine with professional Autoland Scientech diagnostic and scan equipment, advanced hardware with all-in-one integrated multiplexer providing comprehensive European car market coverage. The Autoland Scientech is first aftermarket Internet based diagnostic system worldwide and features always up-to-date software from online database.

European and Luxury vehicles contain finely tuned engines that are designed and built with a high level of craftsmanship that requires specialised knowledge in order to service or maintain them to the standards they deserve. We service all European and Luxury vehicles, including Alfa Romeo, Audi, VolksWagen, BMW, Citroen, Ferrari, Fiat, Jaguar, LandRover, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Mini Cooper, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Saab, Seat, Škoda, Smart, Vauxhall, Volvo and more in-house in our well equipped Castlemaine car service centre. 

There are many tools needed to service or repair European vehicles that are different to what is needed to service Japanese or domestic vehicles. For example - a Ford service can use completely different tools to a Porsche service, and so it is important that your prestige or European vehicle is serviced by someone with the knowledge, understanding and the right equipment to maintain these fine vehicles in their top performance state.

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

We are members of the Repco Auto-Tech training programme - Australia's leading provider of automotive technical training and information, so you are certain that Derek Steen's Auto Care are fully aware of all modern vehicle servicing techniques. Through the Auto-Tech encyclopaedia and SmartQuote programs Derek Steen's Auto Care have complete access to the current service schedules for all makes and models of Luxury and Euro Vehicles.

Our fully qualified technicians know exactly how to maintain the care of all Luxury and European Vehicles, whether it be using European car specific software for diagnosis or choosing the right quality parts.

Are Derek Steen's Auto Care European car specialists?

We definitely have the expertise and technology needed to service and repair a full range of European and Luxury vehicles right here in Castlemaine, but unlike some fancy specialist centres we don't limit ourselves to just luxury vehicles. We can service anything from an old Holden through to even the newest of computerised smart cars.

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.

Derek Steen's Auto Care have the knowledge and expertise to provide repairs, service and diagnostics on all European and Luxury vehicles...

European and Luxury Car Service in Castlemaine

Regarding brake systems, you should not ignore them until brake repairs become a necessity.

Routine examinations like our 65 point vehicle inspection report, which is performed during all full car services carried out at Derek Steen's Auto Care, are crucial for assuring the vehicle's brake system is ready to stop safely. Our qualified service crew can advise you should they detect that service or repair of your braking system is required so it doesn't progress to a real issue.

Brake services we conduct at Derek Steen's Auto Care include:

Brake Disc/Rotor And Drum Resurfacing or Machining

If you come across any symptom that indicates that your car's braking system could possibly need service or repairs book online and have the car's brakes checked over via our Castlemaine service centre today.

Brake Service in Castlemaine. For immediately superior braking performance insist on next generation Repco RCT pads and a Nationwide Warranty …

Brake maintenance, repairs and service in Castlemaine

Differential bushings could be the issue if they are aged, worn or cracked.  They control movement in the joints, absorb road bumps and reduce vibrations and noise while driving or reversing. These are one of many automotive issue we can handle at Derek Steen's Auto Care, your trusted local mechanic in Castlemaine.

It is fair to say that the Ford Territory and Falcon are two of the most popular vehicles on Australian roads. Both of these models are prone to high rates of wear in some rear suspension components, such as the rear differential bushing. This is particularly apparent on vehicles that have travelled high kilometres, have high horsepower or vehicles towing loads regularly.

A tell-tale sign that this bushing is no longer performing as intended is hearing a clunking noise or feeling a jolt under acceleration or when shifting gears from drive to reverse. The primary function of the rear differential bushing is to provide a smooth and quiet transfer of power from the engine to the rear wheels of your vehicle under acceleration.

Should this issue go unresolved it may result in excessive wear on surrounding drive train and suspension components so it is wise and economical to act swiftly should you be experiencing any of these symptoms.

Your local Repco Authorised Service Centre Derek Steen's Auto Care in Castlemaine is experienced in diagnosing and fixing this problem. We can replace your worn rubber differential bushing with a highly durable Nolathane differential bushing specifically designed and manufactured to address this problem and return your vehicle back to its optimum performance.

So, if “clunking” goes with your Territory or Falcon, contact the team at Derek Steen's Auto Care today.

It is fair to say that the Ford Territory and Falcon are two of the most popular vehicles on Australian roads. Both of these models are prone to high rates of wear in some rear suspension components, such as the rear differential bushing.

At Derek Steen's Auto Care in  Castlemaine we believe the transmission is an important part of your vehicle.

Without the transmission, your vehicle would not be able to move between gears. The transmission fluid allows you to do this smoothly and also protects the working parts inside your transmission. The transmission fluid doesn't diminish through use. Yet the level should still be checked periodically because if there is a leak, or the fluid level is low, it will harm the internal parts of your transmission.

Transmission fluid can become dirty over time with metal shavings and other particles which will shorten the life of your transmission. Replacing a transmission is a costly exercise and so checking the fluid and replacing it when necessary is a good investment in the long run.

At Derek Steen's Auto Care we provide a full 65 Point Vehicle Condition Report upon request with every full car service - This includes a check of your transmission fluid and we will advise you if we think your fluid needs to be replaced or if a transmission service might be needed.

Call Derek Steen's Auto Care for all your diesel 4WD and diesel passenger vehicle repairs, inspections and services. We are conveniently located in Castlemaine.

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 Derek Steen's Auto Care are fully qualified to service diesel SUV, AWD, 4WD and Passenger diesel vehicles. Contact us today.

Call Derek Steen's Auto Care for all your diesel 4WD and diesel passenger vehicle repairs, inspections and services.

Diesel Engine Service and Repairs in Castlemaine

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We advise that our workshop will be closed for the Christmas period from the close of business on Friday the 20th of December and reopening on Monday the 6th of January

Derek Steen`s Auto Care take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. 
		
Conveniently located in Castlemaine, 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. 
		
Derek Steen`s Auto Care 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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