Ever gone into a workshop for what you thought was a routine service and suddenly you’re hit with car service costs in the thousands? Ouch. All those little extras certainly add up. And, although frustrating, we mostly just accept these extras as we’re told “they’re good for the car” – make it ‘run better’, ‘perform […]
READ MOREHow to Find a Good Mechanic
Did you know that 80% of Australians are wary of being ripped off by a mechanic?! Most choose to delay (or even completely skip!) a car service just to avoid dealing with a mechanic. This has resulted in over 50% of cars not being serviced on time. The thing is, not all mechanics are bad. […]
READ MORETop Tips For Preparing For A Road Trip
Have you been dreaming of a getaway after months spent in lockdown? Or are you ready for your first interstate road trip in who knows long? Whether you’re simply heading off up the coast for your annual family holiday, ticking off some of the great sites and things to do on your bucket list, or […]
READ MOREBlue Toro Celebrates Its 20,000th Customer!
We’re very excited to announce that we recently serviced the vehicle of our 20,000th customer! Rachel from Wollongong was lucky #20,000 and had her vehicle serviced by her local mechanic, Nick. Why is 20k such an important number to us? Well, not only is it a huge milestone for Blue Toro and all of our […]
READ MOREProtecting Your Car Against Getting Stolen
In 2014 there were 60,000 cars stolen in Australia, or 4.5% of all cars, and that number is on the rise. While 80% of stolen cars are eventually recovered, most of them are badly damaged. Having a car stolen is annoying, an invasion of your property and downright inconvenient. The end result is countless hours […]
READ MORESelling Your Car: Trade-In Or Private?
When it comes time to replace your car, the dealer will very quickly ask whether you have a trade-in. Trading in your old car can be a great bargaining tool, and a quick and easy way to offload your old car. However, dealers are notorious for offering below-market rates.Why does this happen? Because the dealer […]
READ MOREThe 3 Reasons People Don’t Service Their Cars Enough
One of the most common questions we get asked is, ‘Do I really need to service my car so often? Is it really such a big deal if I miss a service or delay it a couple of months?’ Yes. We all skip our six-monthly trip to the dentist on occasion. The difference with our […]
READ MOREGame Changers With Sarah Harris: Blue Toro Named Motor Industry Disruptor
Combining her extensive business-building skills with her husband’s mechanical prowess has enabled Blue Toro founders Janelle and Elvio Gonzalez to revolutionise Australia’s automotive repair industry. Here’s Janelle’s interview with Sarah Harris, originally posted as a video on The Carousel.
READ MOREPreparing Your Car For a Long Road Trip
We’ve written before about surviving a road trip with kids, however in this article I want to address specifically the extra preparation, in addition to the points I mentioned in the earlier article, required for a long road trip. When you’re heading on an especially long adventure (say, more than six hours), or if you’ll […]
READ MOREPreparing your car for sale
If you’re selling your car, one of the best things you can do to obtain the highest price is to make it as attractive and presentable as possible. This doesn’t just mean giving it a good wash, but also making sure all the mechanicals and your paperwork are up to scratch too. The extreme to […]
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