Don't take a chance when it comes to brake maintenance. If you're not sure they are 100%, call an expert. Rodneys Auto Centre in Casino can help you today.

Is it time for brake maintenance? Don't wait for the situation to get worse. Rodneys Auto Centre offers a detailed inspection for your vehicle as part of our full car service. Routine inspections can identify and address brake issues before they become more serious. Our highly skilled technicians can help you determine when further care or repairs are needed.

Brake services on offer at Rodneys Auto Centre include:

Brake Disc/Rotor And Drum Machining or Resurfacing

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If you have any indications that a vehicle's brake system could possibly be due for a service simply book online to have your brakes reviewed via our Casino car service centre today.

Is it time for brake maintenance? Don't wait for the situation to get worse. Arrange a Brake Service with Rodneys Auto Centre. For immediately superior braking performance insist on next generation Repco RCT pads and our Nationwide Warranty…

Brake Service, Repairs and Testing in Casino

Brake service, repair and testing in Casino

Expert tyre services from Rodneys Auto Centre ... A great Choice!

Tyres provide contact between your car and the road and play a significant role in ensuring your car's safety and ability to stop effectively.

At Rodneys Auto Centre, we pride ourselves on our reputation for honesty, experience, and local knowledge as independent business owners. With our range of tyres and specialised equipment, we are fully equipped to handle any new tyre fitting, wheel alignment and balancing needs you may have. Additionally, we stand behind all of our work with our Nationwide Warranty.

Ensuring your car receives regular servicing is essential to maintaining its optimal condition. As part of this, it's wise to have your tyres checked to monitor their condition and identify any possible issues. In addition, consulting with your trusted mechanic at Rodneys Auto Centre can reveal whether your car would benefit from a wheel alignment or wheel balancing, both of which can greatly enhance your driving experience while ensuring maximum safety for you and your passengers. These low-cost solutions are well worth considering to optimise your vehicle's performance.

The wear and tear on vehicle tyres can significantly impact your driving experience. Here are three examples of when it's time to replace them:

1. Tread Wear - A tire’s tread is designed to grip the road and channel water away from the tire surface to prevent hydroplaning. Over time, the tread will wear out, becoming less effective and reducing traction. When the tread is down to 1.6mm or less, it’s time to replace the tyres.

2. Punctures or Tears - Tyres can also be damaged by road hazards like potholes, sharp objects, or debris. If you find a puncture or tear in the sidewall or tread of your tyre, it’s essential to get it checked out as soon as possible. In some cases, it may be repairable, but if the damage is too extensive, you’ll need to replace the tyre.

3. Age - Even if your tyres look good and have plenty of tread left, they may still need to be replaced due to age. Tyres have a lifespan of six to ten years, depending on the type and usage. After this time, the rubber will begin to break down, becoming more brittle and prone to failure, even if they’ve been rarely used.

Tyre pressure is not just important to ensure you get the best fuel economy from your vehicle. Incorrect tyre pressure is a common cause of tyre damage as pressure and wear is directed at areas of the tyre not designed to take it. Perhaps most importantly the pressure of your tyres can have a direct impact on the driveability, and therefore the safety, of the vehicle. 

We check your tyre pressures and ensure they are correct at every service, but should you have any concerns about your tyres current pressure or what that pressure should be, please give us a call to discuss.

Tyres will suffer from wear and tear at varying rates. The front and rear tyres for example will wear at different rates as front tyres generally carry more weight than rear ones, meaning faster heat build-up and therefore increased wear. The tyres on either side of your car will also tend to wear at different rates to those on the opposite side.

Having your tyres rotated regularly, every 8000 to 10,000 km for example, can help to ensure that all of your tyres wear at a similar rate and in the same places. Rodneys Auto Centre will be happy to undertake this task for you and inspect each tyre as they do it, letting you know of any issues that might present a problem or you should otherwise be aware of. We can undertake all types of tyre rotation for you including Cross rotation, straight rotation, 5 wheel rotation and four wheel drive rotation.

You should check your tyres yourself on a regular basis to ensure they are in good condition. Be on the lookout for bald or flat spots, tears and cuts in the surface of the tyre and any foreign objects likely to cause problems such as stones, nails and other road debris. You should also have a tyre professional give them a check on a regular basis as they have the knowledge and equipment to properly check the entire tyre and may spot issues you simply don't see.

Although checking your tyres is a task that you can undertake yourself, professionals at Rodneys Auto Centre are equipped to examine not only the external surface but also the internal condition of your tyres. They possess an in-depth understanding of the appropriate procedures for disassembly, repair and reassembly, as well as any manufacturer or legal requirements involved.

Will a regular wheel alignment or balance help look after tyres?

Regular wheel alignment helps to protect against premature or uneven tyre wear, increases the safety and handling of your vehicle and improves ride performance and fuel efficiency. Wheel balancing helps to minimise vibration through the wheels, thereby minimising premature or uneven tyre wear. Either wheel service (or both) will go a long way in helping to maximise the life of your tyres along with safety and handling benefits.

It's essential to keep an eye on your vehicle's tyres, checking the tread depth, air pressure, and visual condition regularly. Knowing when it's time to replace them will keep you safe on the road and help avoid any unexpected breakdowns or accidents.

Rodneys Auto Centre supply and fit a range of tyres suitable for most vehicle types in our Casino car service workshop

Rodneys Auto Centre know that regular tyre inspection ensures safety, improves performance and increases your tyre's life. Ignoring this may cause unexpected issues like decreased fuel economy, uneven wear and blowouts. Learn more about the benefits of tyre care and avoid common problems when not serviced.

Follow These Tyre Care Tips from Rodneys Auto Centre

Important Tips to Care for your Tyres from Rodneys Auto Centre

For all your Automotive Air Conditioner Regas, Inspection, Repair or Servicing needs in Casino and the surrounding areas, Rodneys Auto Centre (AU59941) are the right choice to bring your car air con back to peak performance.

As your local AUVIS Mechanic in Casino, Rodneys Auto Centre take great pride in offering you the best in car servicing, vehicle inspections and automotive repairs.

eSafety Checks - formerly Pink and Blue slips

Rodneys Auto Centre (MVRL54316) are an Authorised Unregistered Vehicle Inspection Scheme (AUVIS) Inspection Station in Casino, meaning we are certified to provide both "e-Safety Checks" (formerly Pink Slips) as well as AUVIS Inspections, or "Blue Slips” as they are commonly known.

Auto Electrical Services, diagnostics, repairs

Rodneys Auto Centre's Casino Workshop is fully equipped with the Latest Snap on Tooling and is well placed to service or repair vehicles in Kyogle, Lismore and Tabulam, as well as Casino and the surrounding areas.

Our workshop is widely acknowledged as one of the best equipped and most professional independent operations in Australia. 

In addition to providing the best log book car service in Casino we can also service and repair a range of vehicles including 4WD's, Bus, Caravans, Cars (inc Hybrids), Mini Buses, SUV's, Trailers, Trucks (Light Only), Utes, Vans & Fleet Vehicles. 

It is recommended that cars be serviced every 10,000kms or every six months to ensure safety and reliabilty. Rodneys Auto Centre specialise in Log Book Servicing and Brake Service as well as being one of the few local AUVIS stations available for Blue Slip Inspections. We can also arrange Car Air Conditioning Service with a Licenced Technician.

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 four wheel drive and Diesel vehicles. We keep a range of tyres, oil and filters and most new car parts in stock so you dont have to wait for parts to have your car expertly serviced or repaired.

We have flexible payment options, with All Cards Being Accepted including Mastercard and Visa. We also accept Cash, Cheque, Direct Deposit, EFT and EFTPOS.

Conveniently located in Casino, Rodneys Auto Centre specialise in car servicing for all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles.

As a Repco Authorised Service centre, Rodneys Auto Centre 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.

So rest assured - with Rodneys Auto Centre looking after your car service - your car is in very safe hands.

We also like to support The Starlight Foundation and Our Kids in Lismore.

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

As your local Mechanic in Casino, Rodneys Auto Centre (MVRL54316) take great pride in offering you the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs.

Automotive Servicing and Repairs and eSafety checks in Casino

Brake fluid transfers the pressure you put on the brake pedal through to the actual brakes.
Without the brake fluid your brakes quite simply would not work. As everyone knows - not having brakes is a huge problem! In fact even slightly affected brakes are very dangerous.


Brake fluid absorbs moisture very easily. Brake fluids are also subject to very high temperatures and so they are designed to have a high boiling point to stop them from boiling and evaporating- when brake fluid has accumulated too much moisture- this lowers its boiling point and it can boil off more easily causing low levels. Low levels of brake fluid affect your braking performance and could mean your car will fail to stop.
Brake Fluid that has absorbed too much moisture will also shorten the life of your braking system including damaging the callipers, wheel cylinders and anti-lock braking systems.

Why is brake fluid replacement necessary?

Your manufacturer's log book will advise how regularly your brake fluid should be changed or flushed, we recommend a drain and replacement every two years however it is wise to have it regularly checked by an expert at every service to make sure the levels are not reducing too fast (a sign of a leak) or that the moisture levels have not reached a point that could be damaging your system.

How often should I replace my brake fluid?

At Rodneys Auto Centre we offer a full 65 Point Vehicle Inspection report, upon request, with every full car service which includes a written review of your brake fluid, master cylinder, front and back discs and pads, callipers and cylinders and more. This inspection helps to identify any issues in your vehicle which should be addressed and our mechanics will certainly advise you if they feel your vehicle might need a brake fluid replacement, or an out of schedule brake system service or repairs.

Do you check the brake fluids during a car service?

Without the brake fluid your brakes quite simply would not work.

Brake fluid - what is it and why do I need it? 

When it comes to brakes, you should never wait until brake repairs are necessary.  

Proper testing and routine checkups, such as our 65 Point Vehicle Inspection which we provide with all full car services, are important to ensure your vehicle's brake system is in top condition. Our expert team of technicians will be happy to advise you when they suspect that service or repair of your brake system is indicated to stop it becoming a bigger issue.

Brake services we perform at Rodneys Auto Centre include:

Brake Disc/Rotor and Drum Resurfacing or Machining

If you recognise any symptoms that your car's braking system could possibly need service or repairs simply book online with us and have the brakes of your vehicle assessed through our Casino workshop today.

When it comes to brakes, you should'nt wait until brake repairs are necessary, get tested regularly.  

Brake and Clutch Service in Casino

Brake and Clutch

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For your convenience, our workshop will be open for business right through the Christmas period, except for public holidays

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

Rodneys Auto Centre take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times.

Conveniently located in Casino, 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.

Rodneys Auto Centre 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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