If your car’s feeling sluggish on chilly West Ryde mornings, your battery could be trying to tell you something.

At Col Harrison Automotive, we know just how common battery issues are during the colder months—and how inconvenient they can be. That’s why we offer quick, professional battery testing and replacements, so you’re not left stranded when you need your car most.

Winter weather can seriously affect your battery’s performance. As temperatures drop, the internal chemical reactions in the battery slow down, meaning it delivers less power. Meanwhile, your car needs more energy to start a cold engine—and the extra load from heaters, wipers and demisters doesn’t help either.

Even a battery that seemed “fine” last week might not make it through a cold snap.

Before your battery gives up completely, there are usually warning signs. Keep an eye (and ear) out for:

Signs Your Battery Might Be Running Out of Juice

Engine slow to crank or struggling to start

Headlights dimming when you start the engine

Electrical accessories acting up (e.g. power windows or stereo)

Dashboard warning lights you haven’t seen before

When you bring your vehicle in, we’ll carry out a comprehensive battery check using the latest equipment. You can expect accurate voltage and load testing, visual inspection of battery condition and terminals and trusted advice from experienced West Ryde mechanics.

If a replacement is required, we can arrange a selection of top quality batteries to suit most vehicles and can install on the spot! 

Don’t wait for that dreaded silence when you turn the key. Come see the friendly team at Col Harrison Automotive in West Ryde for a battery check today. We’ll get you sorted quickly and make sure your car starts strong—no matter how cold it gets.

Car Battery Checks and Replacements in West Ryde

Call the experts at Col Harrison Automotive.

We can perform fully qualified log book servicing on a wide range of makes and models including: Holden, Ford, Mazda, Toyota, Nissan, BMW, Audi, Hyundai, Honda, Kia - and many more.

Sticking to Log Book keeps your vehicle in its safest and most reliable state and helps to maintain your statutory new car warranty.

 We don't have to have a physical log book in order to do a Log Book Service - it just means we follow the manufacturers guidelines. We can certainly provide you with a log book to help you record your cars service history, which will be a benefit if you ever decide to sell your vehicle. 

Many people believe they must go back to a car dealership for New Car Log Book servicing in order to maintain the warranty. Actually, the ACCC have consistently confirmed that under Australian Law, you are free to have your car service carried out by a mechanic or service centre of your choice provided they are qualified to do so. See our video to learn more. 

New Car Warranties … the Facts.

They say that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! This is especially so with cars and why vehicle manufacturers specify regular log book services. 

Whether it involves checking the serpentine belts, replacing the brake pads, inspecting the shock absorbers or simply topping up the brake or transmission fluid, the actual tasks carried out in each individual log book services are carefully designed to be carried out at specific intervals and thereby keep your car running at optimal performance. 

Staying on top of log book services also ensures that your vehicle's warranty will be upheld. 

The expert team at Col Harrison Automotive are fully qualified to conduct your vehicle's next Log Book Service, so contact us today and book it in. We can service customers in West Ryde and the surrounding areas.

Have more questions about your log book service? We answer them here:

Log book servicing ensures that your vehicle's warranty will be upheld. The expert team at Col Harrison Automotive in West Ryde are fully qualified to conduct your vehicle's next Log Book Service...

Log book servicing in West Ryde

Col Harrison Automotive have the expertise and knowledge to provide repairs, diagnostics and service on all European and Luxury vehicles including Alfa Romeo - Audi - BMW - Citroen - Ferrari - Fiat - Land Rover - Mercedes Benz - Mini Cooper - Peugeot - Lexus - Porsche - Volvo and many more locally in our West Ryde workshop.

Why do I need to see a European car specialist?

European cars are designed and built with distinctive craftsmanship and finely tuned engines, requiring a high level of specialised knowledge to service or maintain them to the standards they deserve. Luxury and Euro vehicles often have unique or cutting edge technologies that require cutting edge expertise.

As members of the Repco Auto-Tech training programme - Australia's leading provider of automotive technical training and information, you can be certain that Col Harrison Automotive are fully aware of all modern vehicle servicing techniques. Through the Auto-Tech encyclopaedia and SmartQuote programs Col Harrison Automotive have fast access to the newest service schedules for all Luxury makes and models.

Our highly skilled technicians know exactly how to undertake the care of all European and Luxury Vehicles, from using European car specific software for diagnosis through to choosing the right quality parts.

If you're looking for an Audi service, an experienced BMW mechanic or someone to help protect your Luxury investment with qualified European car expertise contact us or book a service today.

Col Harrison Automotive have the expertise and knowledge to provide repairs, diagnostics and service on all European and Luxury vehicles...

European and Luxury Car Service in West Ryde

Col Harrison Automotive has provided the best car service in West Ryde since starting the business in 1989

Col Harrison Automotive (MVRL22716) specialise in car servicing and mechanical services for all car makes and models, including fleet vehicles, four wheel drives and diesel cars.

Conveniently located just minutes away from the West Ryde Market Place and West Ryde Railway Station, the best way for customers to access our workshop is at the rear, via Falconer St.

Convenient car service in West Ryde by expert mechanics

Col Harrison Automotive also delivers the highest quality car air conditioner servicing and re-gassing (ARC licence AU10851), which the many mechanics in West Ryde do not perform or are unqualified to do. Our fully qualified log book servicing ensures your car will perform at the optimal level, helping to keep you and your family safe on Australian roads under all conditions.

Col and the team know how important it is to be completely qualified in ALL aspects of mechanical servicing. Here at Col Harrison Automotive, customer service is a major priority. We ensure that you and your car will be given the best treatment possible.

Col Harrison Automotive are a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, Keeping us up to date with all industry changes to make sure we deliver the best service to our customers.

As a Repco Authorised Service centre, Col Harrison Automotive have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care. 

If your car is in need of a service, book online today with col and the team at Col Harrison Automotive to be guaranteed friendly service and advice from West Ryde's most respected car service mechanics

As your local car service mechanic in West Ryde, Col Harrison Automotive (MVRL22716) take great pride in offering only the very best in log book car servicing and automotive repairs...

Automotive Servicing and Repairs in West Ryde

Whether it is called a major car service, a basic car service or a log book service, or a major or minor repair we can service your car here in our West Ryde workshop.  Come and visit the car servicing experts at Col Harrison Automotive today.

For the best car service, book online now or call us today to make a booking. Our Col Harrison Automotive technicians are qualified to carry out car servicing and repair work on all makes and models using quality parts and the latest diagnostic equipment. You can rest assured that car service work performed by our Auto-Tech trained staff will keep your car in top condition and will maintain your statutory new car warranty.

For the best car service, book online now or call us today to make a booking.

Log Book service in West Ryde

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Col Harrison Automotive (LIC# MVRL22716) take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. 
		
Conveniently located in West Ryde, 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. 
		
Col Harrison Automotive 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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