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We advise that our workshop will be closed for the Christmas period from the close of business on Friday the 20th of December and reopening on Monday the 6th of January

We advise that the workshop will be closed over the Easter long weekend reopening on Tuesday the 11th of April

We also advise that we will be closed Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th of April for ANZAC Day reopening Wednesday the 26th of April.

We will be closed from Monday the 19th of August until Friday the 23rd of August, resuming normal trading from Monday the 26th of August. Apologises for any inconvenience.

Townsville's most experienced car service centre L M Motors  is your trusted air conditioning service (ARC licence AU09008) and car service provider in the Far North Queensland area. 

We are a full auto repair workshop and our fully qualified mechanics can perform any type of automotive service and tune-up. 

L M Motors can analyse and optimise fuel consumption of vehicles with any fuel type - Biofuel, Diesel, Dual Fuel, Electric, Hybrid, Hydrogen, LP Gas & Petrol.

At LM Motors, we have profound knowledge and experience in servicing, repairing, and diagnosing a wide range of European and Luxury vehicles, such as Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Citroen, Ferrari, Fiat, Land Rover, Mercedes Benz, Mini Cooper, Peugeot, Lexus, Porsche, Volvo, among others. Our sophisticated and state-of-the-art workshop in Townsville is conveniently located for all your vehicle service needs. Why is a European car specialist necessary? European cars are built with precise engineering and feature extraordinary craftsmanship, requiring highly specialised servicing to maintain their top-notch performance. With our advanced understanding of luxury and European car technologies, we ensure that your vehicles get the expertise they deserve. Being a member of Repco Auto-Tech training programme – the frontrunner in Australian automotive technical training and information – we guarantee that our team at LM Motors is updated with contemporary vehicle servicing methodologies. Thanks to our exclusive access to Auto-Tech encyclopaedia and SmartQuote programmes, we provide accurate service schedules for all Luxury and Euro brands and models. Our highly skilled technicians ensure the top care and maintenance for all European and Luxury Vehicles. They expertly select top-tier parts and utilise specialised diagnostic software tailored to European cars. LM Motors provides the expert care your luxury vehicle requires. As an alternative to traditional dealerships, we not only offer specialised attention and up-to-date servicing techniques but also ensure an experience tailored to your specific needs. Experience world-class servicing without the exorbitant dealership costs with LM Motors. If you're looking for an Audi service, an experienced BMW mechanic or someone to help take care of your Luxury investment with qualified European car expertise contact us or book a service today.

LM Motors have the expertise and knowledge to provide repairs, service and diagnostics on all European and Luxury vehicles...

European and Luxury Car Service

Regular flushing of your brake fluid removes contamination and ensures your brakes have the power to stop! Brake fluid in a vehicle's braking system is responsible for transmitting pressure to the brake pads, bringing the car to a stop. Failure to flush out the brake fluid at regular intervals could result in several issues that could put the safety and performance of the brakes in jeopardy. Delaying or neglecting the regular replacement of your brake fluid can result in its deterioration, leading to decreased effectiveness and an increased braking time. The degeneration of the fluid may also result in the formation of air bubbles and pockets, which also impacts on your ability to bring your vehicle to a complete stop. It is imperative to prioritise brake maintenance by following the recommended Brake Fluid Flush schedule from LM Motors. Doing so will not only improve your braking response time but also reduce the risk of accidents. This crucial procedure shields your braking system from water contamination and corrosion, which could otherwise lead to damaging consequences. LM Motors are qualified to perform a wide range of brake services and repairs using quality parts, all covered by our Nationwide Warranty. We never compromise on brake safety, ensuring that when you need to stop, you can trust that we will deliver. Whenever a full car service is provided at LM Motors, customers may request a Vehicle Safety Inspection report that assesses the state of the brake fluid, master cylinder, front and rear discs and pads, calipers and cylinders and more. This review provides crucial information that will help keep you safe, or allow you to plan and budget for any potential repairs your vehicle may need.

LM Motors offers reliable brake maintenance service and repairs for all car makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. Book your appointment today and enjoy our nationwide warranty!

Brake Fluid Flush in Townsville

If you are feeling the strain of the heat, then it's time to arrange an Automotive Air Conditioning Regas, Service, Repair or Inspection. LM Motors offer comprehensive service in Townsville and the surrounding areas. LM Motors (AU09008) have the skills to perform all your Vehicle Air Conditioning Regas, Repairs, Servicing and Inspection needs in Townsville and the surrounding areas. Modern cars are complex and just like the engine a car air conditioner has elements that need to be serviced or replaced on a regular basis to ensure continued reliable and efficient operation. Evaporation occurring over time or leaks may diminish refrigerant pressure meaning your air con system will begin to deteriorate and will have to work harder, with a resulting increase in fuel consumption. Therefore it is important that the rubber seals are regularly assessed for any signs of leaks or cracks which could indicate a loss of refrigerant. A yearly car air conditioning service means you may assist preventing costly breakdowns now and in the future, keep passengers safe by helping to prevent the build-up of potentially harmful substances and a well serviced vehicle air conditioner actually saves you money because it reduces the amount of fuel being burned. LM Motors care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation (AU09008) to reliably and responsibly conduct automotive air conditioning regas, repairs, servicing and inspection. Book your car air conditioning service with the professionals at LM Motors in Townsville today! Frequently Asked Questions about Air Conditioning How do air conditioners work? A car air conditioner system is composed of four essential parts : A belt-driven pump known as a compressor to compress and circulate gas. A radiator like unit called a condenser to redistribute heat and condense gas to a liquid. An expansion device, which could be a thermal expansion valve (TXV) or an orifice tube (subject to the kind of air-con system used). Some systems have an accumulator before the compressor to remove moisture from the refrigerant while TXV systems have a receiver-dryer before the evaporator performs the same crucial task. Both of these parts also store refrigerant. Car air conditioning is designed to pull the heat from the air within the car's interior area and transfer it outside, leaving only cooled or 'conditioned' air to be redistributed. Hot air is passed across a gas-filled evaporator, where the heat is easily absorbed by the refrigerant (in gas form), effectively removing the heat from the air in the car. The now heated gas is pulled through the compressor where it is further heated (via compression). The next stage involves the refrigerant being forced through the condenser to extract the refrigerant's heat quickly. The refrigerant, now condensed to a liquid, then moves through the expansion device (either a TXV or Orifice tube), which regulates the refrigerant's flow to the evaporator, changing the high-pressure liquid to a low-pressure mist (gas). A fan blowing over the evaporator's cold fins produces the cold air being blown into the car, and the entire process then begins all over again. Does the car air conditioner use more fuel? Yes! Your car air conditioning is using fuel. However, it's actually more fuel efficient to run car air conditioning than it is to have your windows down due to aerodynamic drag. If your air conditioning isn't performing its best, it may use more fuel to run. To avoid this, it's important that you have your air conditioning serviced regularly by professionals, like the ones at LM Motors.  What's the cause of the bad smell in car air conditioning? The damp environment can promote microbes, bacteria and even fungus growth inside the evaporator core. This can lead to nasty smells and possibly even be bad for the health of any vehicle occupants. Although modern evaporator units tend to be more efficient, they have more fins, meaning an increased capability to trap moisture and allow for micro-organism development. How do I know my car air conditioning is due for a service? If you cannot remember when your air conditioning was last serviced, perhaps it's time to book in with the team at LM Motors. You should also book in if: Your air conditioning system is blowing warm air There are damp patches or water stains under your dashboard Your car air conditioning system smells funny Your car air conditioning system is making strange noises There is weak air flow from the car air conditioning system Why does the car air conditioner need to be serviced? Car air conditioning is designed to pull the heat from the air within the interior area of the car outside, leaving only cooled or 'conditioned' air to be redistributed. This is achieved using a special compound called refrigerant, capable of readily absorbing heat as a gas and quickly losing heat as a liquid. The compressor needs the right amount of oil in the refrigerant to prevent it from seizing up. Should the air filters be jammed with dirt and bacteria, it will affect the entire system's performance, and it can even cause it to stop working altogether. On top of inhibiting air conditioner efficiency, dirty air filters can cause health problems. Being exposed to the elements and very diverse operating conditions and being used intermittently rather than being 'Always On' can cause decay of the hoses, connections and seals. A vehicle air conditioning system should be examined regularly to ensure there are no problems or refrigerant loss due to failure or leakage from these points. Simply by cooling the air in your car under normal running conditions, the air filters get dirty and intermittent use can cause seals to dry and crack, allowing them to leak. Even without leaks, the gas in a car air conditioning system will eventually begin to degrade or evaporate over time. It should be recharged as required to keep the air con system in peak running condition. How often should a car air conditioner be serviced? Your automotive air conditioning system needs to be examined once a year for any signs of problems with the seals, hoses and connections and confirm there is no refrigerant reduction over time. Regularly servicing your automotive air conditioner system keeps refrigerant at optimum levels meaning the system does not need to work as hard. This, in turn, protects the system from damage and minimises fuel expenditure. Can I service my own car air conditioner? Only qualified mechanics with the appropriate training, like the ones at LM Motors, should attempt to service a car air conditioner. Specific licences are required to service or repair some types of car air conditioning systems, especially where re-gas (recharging of the refrigerant) is concerned. Strict guidelines and procedures must be adhered to when handling certain refrigerants, which must always be fully recovered and not allowed to escape into the atmosphere during servicing. Refrigerant can also pose serious health risks if mishandled. Specialist equipment is also required as the air conditioning system is under extreme pressure and must be pulled into a deep vacuum to remove any moisture, to avoid seriously damaging the system. You can find out more about licensing on the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) Website.

Keep your cool with less fuel this summer with an Air Conditioning Service in Townsville from LM Motors (AU09008)…

Cool Off With An Air Con Service

Keep your cool, without global warming. A proactive car air conditioning approach to protecting our environment.  As Australia begins phasing down HFC use (from January 2018), many new vehicle manufacturers may be switching to new air conditioning systems using the more environmentally friendly refrigerant R-1234yf, instead of R-134a. The benefits of using R-1234yf "Twelve Thirty Four", as R-1234yf is sometimes known, is an HFO type refrigerant delivering high performance, resulting in a more efficient air-conditioning system, fewer emissions and reduced fuel consumption. Hydrofluoroolefins (HFO's) have a double carbon bond meaning they trap less heat in the atmosphere than Hydrofluorocarbons (HFC's) and break down faster. Importantly, R-1234yf systems are specifically engineered to prevent refrigerant leakage and loss, including into the interior of the vehicle. The leakage of refrigerants contributes considerably to greenhouse gases. Why the switch? Older type refrigerants accumulate in the upper atmosphere as greenhouse gases and contribute significantly to Global Warming for a considerable time. In the mid-'90s, the old R-12 (or Freon), which takes a long time to break down into a non-greenhouse gas, was replaced with R134a, which breaks down much quicker. R-1234yf takes that improvement to the next level, breaking down in less than half the time of R-134a (and a fraction of the time R-12 can take). R-134a will remain in use for some time and a licensed mechanic can still service R-134a air con systems, but new vehicles will likely use the new systems with R-1234yf. Some already are. Irrespective of what type of refrigerant your car air conditioner uses, a car service workshop undertaking air conditioner service must have the right knowledge and equipment to handle these gases responsibly. You should always take your car to a mechanic with the skills and specialist equipment to undertake air conditioning service safely and correctly.

There's a new gas in town

Trust, experience & knowledge ... You can rely on your Local and Independent Repco Authorised Service centre, LM Motors to service and repair your vehicle. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, LM Motors use quality parts and lubricants and employ state of the art diagnostic equipment and repair methods. What’s more, our fully qualified technicians have access to the latest service information, bulletins and training through the Australia wide Repco Auto Tech program. We provide a full range of automotive services right here in Townsville and surrounding areas, all backed by our Repco Authorised Service Nationwide Warranty and fully supported at over 500 Service Centres right across Australia. So rest assured - your car is in safe hands.

As a Repco Authorised Service centre, we use quality parts and lubricants and employ state of the art diagnostic equipment and repair methods.

LM Motors - Our expertise & knowledge

Modern radiator coolants not only protect your car from overheating, or the fluid from freezing, they also protect the radiator system from corrosion. LM Motors in Townsville are very knowledgeable and experienced in looking after these systems.  It is recommended that you exchange your radiator coolant fluid every two years or 40,000 km's whichever comes first. However the size of the engine, the climate in your area, the age of your current coolant, and the total miles that have been driven can all affect the need to replace the coolant in your radiator. Knowing when to replenish your radiator fluid isn't always easy - obviously, when it has gone a dirty brown colour it's a sign it probably needs to be flushed and replaced - however even fresh-looking coolant could have lost its corrosion protection properties and without measuring its reserve alkalinity there's no signal that it is no longer protecting your vehicle components, and it could even be doing more damage than good. Maintaining good coolant means your radiator system will be much better protected from corrosion and will have a longer life span, it will help prevent you from having to replace expensive engine components. At LM Motors in Townsville at your request, we will perform a full 65 Point Vehicle Inspection report for free as part of any minor, major or log book service. Part of this inspection includes checking the level and condition of coolant in your system and the written report will advise you if we feel a radiator flush, fluid replacement or any repairs are required to maintain the performance of your vehicle.

Even if it looks clean, your coolant still might need replacing!

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European and Luxury Car Service

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Cool Off With An Air Con Service

There's a new gas in town

LM Motors - Our expertise & knowledge

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