Category: GDL Auto Blog

GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

How to Fit a Baby Seat

When we approached Services NSW we were informed that the qualification for infant restraint fitting was no longer a thing. We informed our social media avenues of this and the kick back from most mechanics with the previously recognised licence was this was BS. Two things came to light from this. A) the largest part

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What does alcohol do to the brain
GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Why is Drink Driving Dangerous?

We all have that one friend that seems to somehow manage to down thirty five standard drinks and still manages to hold them selves together, walk down the street and easily get let into the next establishment. We also have that friend that after three pre mixed lolly waters is urinating in public, vomiting out

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Mechanic Terry Hills
GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Mechanic In Terrey Hills Sydney

Are you looking for a Mechanic in the Suburb of St Ives? Free pick up and drop off to all residents of St Ives.  Book your service today (02)9979 5933  Are you so busy that the idea of getting your car to a service centre and finding your way home frustrates you? Trusting your car to

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Why are police targeting 4WDs
GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Why are Police Targeting Modified 4WDs?

The current police blitz on modified 4WDs is across Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, before that it was in Western Australia and you can bet your bottom dollar the next state to be targeted for this will be New South Wales. This then begs the question, why? The answer is believed to be caused by a certain group

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Mechanic St Ives Sydney
GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

St Ives Mechanic

St Ives Mechanic We understand that it can often be difficult to find a St Ives mechanic you can trust. You have a lot of factors to consider like price, expertise, proximity and trust. By putting your car in the hands of a mechanic, you are placing a huge amount of trust in them. The

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9 Mechanic up Sells
GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Things your mechanic up sells to you.

We need to first clarify what we mean by upselling. Upsells is traditionally an add-on sale or additional feature a salesman may try to add after you have committed to purchase a product. JB Hi-FI staff often do this with things like insurance, extra controllers and headphones depending on the product you have purchased. In

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How car dealers make profit
GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Profits for vehicle manufacturers

In a previous article, we looked at the profit margins vehicle dealerships and vehicle manufacturers make on the sale of new vehicles. This article carries on from it. You can read this content here How much profit do car dealerships make What we did not address in that article is the possible profits within the same

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How much profit does a car dealer make?
GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

How Much Profit do Vehicle Manufacturers Make on a Car?

First up we need to clarify something here. All figures here are speculated, educated assumptions or references from external sources. Motor Vehicle manufacturers have never officially released the figures on this topic.The first thing consumers should be informed of is that the dealership where you purchase the vehicle is not the manufacturer. They are a

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what to check on a used car
GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

What to Do When Buying a Second Hand Car

It doesn’t matter what car you are looking to buy, you could be looking at a two thousand dollar Honda Civic through to a high end luxury vehicle such as a Mercedes Benz or Range Rover, there are key aspects to check on used vehicles that apply to all motor vehicles. Theses things should be

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