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Know your fuel options

Choosing the right fuel is essential to maximise your car’s performance, fuel economy and engine lifespan. With several options available – from standard unleaded and premium blends to diesel, ethanol, and electricity – refer to your vehicle’s manual to find the exact manufacturer requirements for your specific make and model. Here is a breakdown of […]

Customer profile: Peter Scott – Shitbox Rally 2026

Peter Scott and his co-driver, Mark Lucas have competed in three Shitbox Rallies and are heading off again this August from Adelaide to Darwin to raise money for cancer research. Peter has been a long-term customer of Total Auto and we have helped get his 1997 Mazda 323 back on the road from last year’s […]

Introducing Total Auto Glass

Melbourne’s trusted automotive glass specialist, Knights Glass, is officially rebranding to Total Auto Glass. This strategic change brings expanded mobile fleet capabilities across Melbourne and enhanced windscreen repair and replacement services, all while maintaining the high standards built over their 40-year history. For over four decades, Knights Glass has been a staple of the automotive trade in […]

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Is Your Car Winter Ready?

Get a winter check with a FREE set of wipers for only $100 Winter is just around the corner — and it’s no time to take chances with your car’s safety or performance. Now’s the ideal time to get your vehicle into peak condition before the cold sets in. Here’s how we can help with […]

Customer profile: Sam Spernat

Rodney Samuels Consulting. Total Auto has looked after many cars for longtime valued customer and real estate advocate Sam Spernat, principal at Rodney Samuels Consulting. Sam is a qualified accountant with over 20 years experience in the property and finance industries. Sam is skilled at sourcing and selecting investment-grade assets to grow his client’s wealth […]

The importance of tyres on cars

Tyres are one of the most important components of a car, yet they are often overlooked. While engines, brakes and safety features receive much attention, tyres are the only part of a vehicle that actually touches the road. Their condition and quality directly affect safety, performance, fuel efficiency and overall driving comfort. Safety and road […]

Refer a friend. Share the love. Save $100. It’s that simple

Great service is even better when it’s shared—and now, sharing comes with a reward. Total Auto is excited to offer our Refer-a-Friend Program, designed to thank our loyal customers for spreading the word about our business. Here’s how it works: when you refer a friend to us and they book a service, you receive $100 […]

Get a full overview of Total Auto’s services and expertise in our newly updated Capability Statement.

Total Auto is a trusted automotive service provider with over 30 years of experience delivering high-quality vehicle maintenance and repairs across Melbournes Bayside region. We specialise in servicing both private and commercial clients, with tailored solutions for businesses operating fleet vehicles of all sizes. Our fully equipped, state-of-the-art workshop features the latest diagnostic equipment and […]

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Don’t let your dash light up like a Christmas tree

Dashboard lights use colors to indicate urgency: red means immediate action is needed, yellow or orange means a service or mechanical inspection is required soon, and green or blue indicates a system is active. Red lights often signal serious issues like brake or engine problems, while yellow lights could indicate a light is out or […]

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Total Auto Guarantee

At Total Auto, we don’t just claim our parts are of the highest standard and quality — we guarantee it! If the part supplied and fitted is faulty, we will replace this part within a year of the fitting date, completely free of charge.

Is your car summer ready?

Is your car summer ready?

Summer holidays are just around the corner — and it’s no time to take chances with your car’s safety or performance. Now’s the ideal time to get your vehicle into peak condition before the summer heat sets in. Here’s how we can help with our special $50 Summer Check: Brake Services – Pad & rotor […]

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Should I do a pre purchase inspection when buying a vehicle?

Looking after your vehicle doesn’t have to be a mystery. With over 15 years of experience, our Head Technician Josh is here to explain what matters most. Q: Should I do a pre purchase inspection when buying a vehicle? Josh: You should have an independent specialist perform a pre – purchase inspection (PPI) to uncover […]

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Why Total Auto

If you need automotive repairs and live in Brighton, Hampton, Gardenvale, Elwood, Elsternwick, or anywhere in South-East Melbourne, you’ve come to the right place!

We take great pride in not only the quality of our workmanship, but our commitment to transparency. You can always come to us and discuss your issues and we will offer individualised advice on what we think the best move is for you.

We have many years of experience in the automotive industry and find that we very rarely encounter a problem that we can’t solve.

For all your automotive repair needs, please contact one of our friendly staff today!
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Total Auto 12-Month Workmanship and Parts Guarantee

We guarantee all of our work. If at any point you are unhappy with our service, please advise us and we will do our best to ensure you are completely satisfied.

All of our parts are high quality. If the part supplied and fitted is faulty, we will replace this part within a year of the fitting date.
At Total Auto, we stand behind the quality of our automotive care. Every service and repair performed by our highly skilled technicians is backed by our 12-Month Parts and Workmanship Guarantee
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