Thinking of supplying your own car parts? Here’s why Garage 22 doesn’t fit customer-supplied parts — from safety risks to warranty issues. Trusted Barossa Valley mechanic advice.

Wondering why your mechanic won’t give you a fixed quote? At Garage 22 in the Barossa Valley, we explain why every car is different, why we give estimates , and how we keep you informed every step of the way … no upselling, no surprises.

Choosing the Right 4x4 Accessories: What You Actually Need (Not Just What Looks Cool)

Alright, let’s talk 4x4 setups. Because we see this all the time — someone rolls into the shop with every accessory under the sun bolted to their rig… and then tells us they haven’t been off-road in 8 months.

We get it. Mud tyres, roof racks, winches, snorkels — they all look badass. But the real question is: are you actually using them? Or are they just making your weekday drive to the office sound like a tractor and chew double the fuel?

Here’s what we reckon you should actually consider before decking out your 4x4.

Why Regular Oil Changes Matter (And What Happens If You Ignore Them) We get asked this all the time at Garage 22, so here’s the lowdown on why it actually matters — without the mechanic jargon.

Alright, let’s have a chat about this. We get it ... some people think they’re being clever when they ask us to “just stamp the logbook” without doing the work. Maybe it’s to keep up appearances, sell the car with a “full-service history,” or just save a few bucks. But here’s the thing: it’s not clever ... it’s dodgy. And we’re not here for it.

Your logbook isn’t just a scrapbook for stamps – it’s a legal document that tracks your car’s servicing history. When you ask a mechanic to stamp it without doing the service, you’re asking us to commit fraud. Yep, fraud. That’s not just dodgy, mate – it’s illegal.