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14/03/2026

🔧 VW Transporter T5 – DQ500 DSG Repair Another interesting job completed in our workshop today. This 2012 Volkswagen T…

🔧 VW Transporter T5 – DQ500 DSG Repair Another interesting job completed in our workshop today. This 2012 Volkswagen Transporter T5 came to us with transmission issues related to the DQ500 (0BH / 0BT) DSG gearbox. Our team carried out a TCM / Mechatronic unit replacement, along with a full diagnostic and calibration process to restore proper gearbox operation. The work included: ✔️ Full transmis…

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12/03/2026

Another productive day working on cars and helping our customers get back on the road. If your car needs attention — diagnostics, repairs or maintenance — feel free to stop by. We’ll be happy to help…
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Ford Territory 2.7L Diesel (2012) in the workshop 🔧 We carried out a full timi…

12/03/2026

Ford Territory 2.7L Diesel (2012) in the workshop 🔧 We carried out a full timing belt service, including: • Front and rear timing belt replacement • Tensioners and idler pulleys • Water pump replace…
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13/02/2026

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22/01/2026

🔧 Big & Productive Job at Our Workshop (from last month!) 🔧 About a month ago, we worked on a VW Golf 2009, 1.4 Supercharged engine, and it was a serious, full-on job: ✅ Timing chain replacement ✅ …
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🚗 Busy day at StalexAuto Workshop! 🔧 We had two Subaru Tribeca 3.6 in the sho…

22/01/2026

🚗 Busy day at StalexAuto Workshop! 🔧 We had two Subaru Tribeca 3.6 in the shop. ▫️ Subaru #1 came in for a major job: – Head gasket replacement – Full service – Front control arms replacement This …
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🔥 Busy day at STALEXAUTO! 🔧 Yesterday was a full-on workshop day — all 3 hois…

16/01/2026

🔥 Busy day at STALEXAUTO! 🔧 Yesterday was a full-on workshop day — all 3 hoists occupied from morning till evening 💪 On the floor: 🚗 Nissan Juke Turbo 🚙 VW Passat R36 3.6 🚘 Subaru Tribeca 3.6 D…
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🔧 Rear Differential Repair – BMW X5 F15 3.0D We’ve completed a rear differenti…

02/01/2026

🔧 Rear Differential Repair – BMW X5 F15 3.0D We’ve completed a rear differential repair on a BMW X5 F15 with a 3.0-litre diesel engine. The vehicle had an oil leak from the rear differential seal. D…
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19/12/2025

🔧 Subaru 2.5 Engine Service Completed! We just finished a head gasket replacement and full engine gasket reseal on a Subaru 2.5. This is a very common issue with these engines — over time the gasket…
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Another routine service on a Toyota Camry - and this is the result of the cabin…

15/12/2025

Another routine service on a Toyota Camry - and this is the result of the cabin filter replacement 😷 As you can see, this is not the first time a car comes to us where the cabin filter has clearly n…
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Engine Out! 🔧🚙 At StalexAuto, we pulled the engine out of a 2014 Ford Ranger …

26/11/2025

Engine Out! 🔧🚙 At StalexAuto, we pulled the engine out of a 2014 Ford Ranger 2.2 diesel. This job wasn’t easy — on this model, the engine comes out together with the transmission, which makes the p…
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Today we are working on a 2014 Ford Ranger with a 2.2 diesel engine. We’ve star…

13/11/2025

Today we are working on a 2014 Ford Ranger with a 2.2 diesel engine. We’ve started the teardown - the head gasket has failed, and now the full inspection and rebuild process is underway. Work plan: �…
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At STALEXAUTO we replaced the gaskets on the EGR cooler of a Jeep Grand Cheroke…

10/11/2025

At STALEXAUTO we replaced the gaskets on the EGR cooler of a Jeep Grand Cherokee 2015 - 3.0 diesel. It’s a labour-intensive job, but we handled it with precision. The leak has been completely fixed a…
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🇪🇺 Another European day at our workshop! We had a busy day full of diagnostic…

04/11/2025

🇪🇺 Another European day at our workshop! We had a busy day full of diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance for some of the finest European machines — Audi, Mercedes, and Volkswagen. We love working w…
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🔧 Timing Belt Kit & Water Pump Replacement 🔧 Yesterday at StalexAuto, we comp…

31/10/2025

🔧 Timing Belt Kit & Water Pump Replacement 🔧 Yesterday at StalexAuto, we completed a full timing belt kit and water pump replacement for a Holden Astra 1.9 Diesel. Regular timing belt replacement i…
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🚗 Yesterday, a rare guest arrived at our workshop — Holden Calais. The car cam…

26/10/2025

🚗 Yesterday, a rare guest arrived at our workshop — Holden Calais. The car came to us with a breakdown: power steering fluid was leaking, and the car wouldn’t start ⚙️ Such cars are not seen often, …
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Another busy day at our workshop 🔧 The work never stops — diagnostics, service…

25/10/2025

Another busy day at our workshop 🔧 The work never stops — diagnostics, services, and all kinds of repairs. Every day brings new challenges, cool cars, and happy customers 🚗💨 We love what we do — a…
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22/10/2025

When she says “I changed the filter myself”… 😅 Mechanic: opens the hood → finds a sock 🧦💀 Welcome to another day at #StalexAuto 🤣 #stalexauto #melbournegarage #melbourneauto #melbournetrades #aus…
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21/10/2025

🧽 This rag has seen more action than some cars 😅 From dogs to mirrors — everyone’s best friend in the workshop! #stalexauto #melbournegarage #autorepairmelbourne #mechaniclife #funatwork #garagelif…
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13/10/2025

🎥 On Saturday at Stalex Auto, we had a True European Day — every car in the workshop was European and all of them were white! 🤍 We had Volkswagen Touareg, Audi A5, and Audi A3 in for service and re…
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🔧 Engine swap on Subaru Tribeca 3.6L! Another big job done at StalexAuto 💪 We…

06/10/2025

🔧 Engine swap on Subaru Tribeca 3.6L! Another big job done at StalexAuto 💪 We replaced the 3.6-litre engine on a Subaru Tribeca — complete motor swap, everything done clean, precise, and to factory…
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🔧 KIA SORENTO 2007 — valve cover gasket replacement We completed a valve cover…

05/10/2025

🔧 KIA SORENTO 2007 — valve cover gasket replacement We completed a valve cover gasket replacement on a 2007 Kia Sorento equipped with a 3.8L V6 engine — a big and powerful 💪 This job was quite invo…
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24/09/2025

🚗✨ CarPlay in an older BMW? Yes, we can! At Stalex Auto we bring modern tech to classic rides. 💡🔧 Our team carefully removed the console, installed a CarPlay retrofit module, and put everything ba…
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13/09/2025

At StalexAuto, we don’t just service passenger cars — we also take care of large vans and light commercial vehicles like the Ford Transit Long Wheelbase, with a GVM of around 3.5 tonnes. 💪🚐 Our wor…
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06/09/2025

They said: ‘Just swap the car heater, takes one minute!’ … Yeah, right. Mechanics be like: 💸💸💸 😂🚗🔧 #CarRepair #MechanicLife #CarHumor #FunnyVideo #CarMemes #MechanicJokes #AutoRepair #CarHeater…
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🚫 This is what happens when a car ends up with inexperienced mechanics… Just t…

03/09/2025

🚫 This is what happens when a car ends up with inexperienced mechanics… Just take a look at the photos. Original Mercedes brake discs were ruined because the brake pads were installed incorrectly. T…
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10/08/2025

✨ Your car deserves the best – and we deliver! Honest work, fair prices, and a friendly team you can trust. Visit Stalex Auto today – you’ll drive away happy! 🚗💨 #CarService #MechanicLife #AutoRepa…
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08/08/2025

We Don’t Guess — We Find. Smoke Detection in Action! Forget guessing games — we bring the truth to light. With our high-tech smoke leak detector, we see what others can’t. Whether it’s a vacuum leak,…
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07/08/2025

📍STALEXAUTO — where your car gets the best care, and you get to relax. While we take care of your car, you can chill in our cozy lounge: ☕ Free coffee & tea 🎮 Xbox for the kids (and grown-ups!) 📺 …
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06/08/2025

We don’t care if it’s premium or not — we fix it like it’s family. BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Toyota — doesn’t matter. We know what we’re doing. 🔥 No fear. No shortcuts. Just honest, professional car care…
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25/07/2025

We stay busy — your car’s in good hands. 💪🔧 No job too big, no detail too small. 🚘 Got car troubles? Get a FREE quote via our website — fast & easy! 📍Melbourne-based. European cars? No problem. ✅…
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22/07/2025

If your car’s broken — don’t stress. That’s our problem now. #MelbourneMechanic #MelbourneService #AutoRepair #AutoRepairMelbourne #CarServiceMelbourne #MechanicMelbourne #CarFix #VehicleRepair #Auto…
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22/07/2025

No challenge too big. No car too complicated. European? Japanese? BMW on M-package? Easy. What others call a challenge — we call Tuesday. No guessing, no drama — just solid, smart work. We sort it ou…
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19/07/2025

Big or small — we fix them all. 💪🚐 Yes, we lift that too. No job too big, no ride too heavy. Welcome to STALEXAUTO. 💥🔧#WeCanHandleIt #STALEXAuto #STALEXAuto #MechanicLife #WeFixEverything #BigCar…
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19/07/2025

Just trust us — we’ve got you covered. No matter the car, no matter the issue — we can fix it. Fast. Honest. Professional. Your Car – Our Care. ✨ #YourCarOurCare #CarRepair #AutoService #MechanicsYou…
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16/07/2025

I’m always in a rush to work… but when you’ve got a place like this to rely on, everything just runs smoother. Trust. Skill. Family feel. That’s what StalexAuto is all about. #MelbourneMechanic #CarS…
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