Category: GDL Auto Blog

Hornsby car servcie
GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Should You Keep Your NRMA Membership?

Should you keep your NRMA Membership? Hi I’m Dannie From GDL Automotive. Its important to clarify that there are actually three different identities under the NRMA umbrella. NRMA Motorserve, which has recently been rebranded to NRMA Car Servicing, NRMA insurance and NRMA motor serve. The only company we are discussing here is NRMA Road side

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N70 Hilux review
GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Toyota N70 Hilux Vehicle Review

Common problems for the d4d 3l diesel engine   Injectors are known for stay open longer then they should causing overfueling, engine rattles, sump oil blockages and cracked pistons. Its best to replace the injectors, seal and seats every 100,000kms to avoid this.   Engine seizing. Its common in these engines for the oil pick

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Nissan GU Patrol expert
GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Nissan GU Patrol Review

The GU Patrol is an exceptional vehicle for adventuring and four wheel driving. In fact aside from the Toyota range of vehicles the GU is our number one pick for off road use.  There are a few mechanical faults that they are common for. Below is the list of what we have seen frequently. Drive

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100 Series Common faults
GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Toyota LandCruiser 100 Series Review

The 100 Series land cruiser is getting on in age now, however the little truck was so robust that even today many of them are still going strong. They are a great vehicle for off rod and adventuring use. However there are some common faults and things to watch out for.Here is a list of

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80 Series Land Cruiser common faults
GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Toyota Landcuiser 80 Series Review

The 80 Series land cruiser is getting on in age now, however the little truck was so robust that even today many of them are still going strong. They are a great vehicle for off rod and adventuring use. However there are some common faults and things to watch out for.Here is a list of

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How to register my car
GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

How To Register My Car In COVID-19

With the country potentially going into lock down over the COVID-19 pandemic you probably have not thought about your rego inspection. If your rego comes around whilst the country is in lock down, how will you get a rego inspection done? Fear not my friend. Rego inspections are now valid for six months. This means

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rego my car in lockdown
GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

How Do I Register My Car Whilst the Country Is In Lock Down?

With the country potentially going into lock down over the COVID-19 pandemic you probably have not thought about your rego inspection. If your rego comes around whilst the country is in lock down, how will you get a rego inspection done? Fear not my friend. Rego inspections are now valid for six months. This means

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Mechanic St Ives
GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

April Specials 20% off Services

You would be forgiven for thinking the Monthly special for April was a reaction to the Corona Virus pandemic sweeping the globe. The truth is we actually planned this special back in January as a plan to combat the expected drop in bookings due to the Easter school Holidays. Isn’t it ironic how things pan

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Discount for Nurses
GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

50% Off Car Servicing for Nurses.

Please help us by sharing this article with anyone in your network that works in the medical space. Do you work in any of the medical professions and are currently flat out with work? Hi, I’m Dannie from GDL Automotive Services and as a thank you to those working in the medical professions that are

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