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Kiwi FrenchAutomotive take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times.

Conveniently located in Slacks Creek , 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.

Kiwi FrenchAutomotive 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.

In this case study we will walk you through a recent BA to BF rear end bush replacement we did on a Ford Falcon.   The various parts involved in this work include: Rear diff mount, bump stops, lower control arm, upper control arm, trailing arm lower, cradle, hub & wheel bearing, toe blade adjuster or lateral arm, rear drive shaft, knuckle. The rear cradle assembly with arms attached has been removed from the vehicle, arms then removed from the cradle ready to had the old bushes pressed out and the new ones pressed in. Drive shaft or CV shaft and Knuckle (above). Hub and wheel bearing assembly (above) New bushes ready to be pressed into control arms etc. Cradle - the big bush is the rear diff mount (above). All parts are cleaned (above) before the new bushes are pressed in. The cradle is cleaned and prepared for the reattachment of arms etc All the arms now have the new bushes pressed in and are ready to be reattached to the cradle or vehicle. This is where the rear end assembly sits in the vehicle, the old shocks are still attached, the exhaust goes over the rear end assembly. Cradle with arms attached is being refitted to the vehicle, in this image you can see the upper control arm, bump stop, spring, knuckle, driveshaft, hub, lower control arm. Shock absorber and toe blade adjuster.  This Ford Falcon rear-end bush replacement highlights the precision and care Kiwi French Automotive applies to every repair, ensuring safe, smooth, and reliable performance. If you’re noticing similar issues with your vehicle, our experienced team is here to provide the same expert service and attention to detail.

A closer look at just one of the many specialist car services we are able to perform at Kiwi French Automotive.

Ford Falcon BA to BF Rear End Bush Replacement

Do you drive an Automatic vehicle? Then you might not even know there is a clutch in your vehicle. But without it, the gears in your car will not change. Kiwi French Automotive in Slacks Creek know all about repairing and servicing these systems including clutches, cables and fluids. Learn more below. What is a clutch? The clutch is one of the most important elements of your vehicles driving operation. Your engine is what causes your wheels to spin, but what happens when your car needs to stop? The engine shouldn't stop spinning but the wheels need to. It's the clutch that allows this to happen. The clutch allows the transfer of power from the engine to the wheels to be interrupted while a gear is being changed or while the car is stationary and the engine continues to run. What is clutch fluid? Some vehicles have hydraulic clutches - when you press the clutch pedal, the clutch fluid moves the pressure from the pedal through to the clutch and disengages the power transmission. Leaking clutch fluid can cause all kinds of problem in your vehicle so it is very important to monitor it regularly. At Kiwi French Automotive in Slacks Creek we check your clutch fluid, hydraulic system or clutch cables for you in the course of our free 65 Point Vehicle Inspection - which you can request as part of every car service.
 What signs to look for if your clutch is not performing You should have your clutch looked at if: You notice a burnt ‘toast' or ‘burning rubber' smell in your car, or smoke from under vehicle Your vehicle is slipping out of gear for no reason There is jerky or sticky gear operation Your clutch is not disengaging fully, or your clutch is sticking or shuddering If your clutch is showing any of the problems above - it could mean any number of faults. Clutch problems are difficult to diagnose by symptoms alone because many issues cause the same symptoms, depending on the vehicle and type of engine. The best way to deal with clutch shuddering, slipping or noise is contact us at Kiwi French Automotive today. We can perform clutch service and repairs on most makes and models right here in our Slacks Creek workshop.

The clutch is one of the most important elements of your vehicles driving operation.

Grinding gears? - It could be your clutch fluid

Kiwi French Automotive can conduct a vehicle Inspection with your next car service and provide you with a free Vehicle Condition report.  Mention this web page when you book your car for any service, and we will happily provide you with a fully itemised written report. During this visual inspection (carried out by a qualified mechanic) we will check 65 important areas of your car.
The Vehicle Condition Report can alert you to any issues before they impact you or your family and before they cost you extra time and money. The Repco Auto-Tech trained mechanics at Kiwi French Automotive are fully qualified to advise you on every aspect of car service and repair, across most makes and models of vehicles.
The Repco Authorised Service 65 point Vehicle Condition Report offers you additional peace of mind. Book a car service in Slacks Creek with Kiwi French Automotive to ensure you are inspected and protected, because safety matters.

Ask about a 65 Point Vehicle Inspection Report with your next car service.

Inspected & protected

Win a share of over $8,000 in prizes with Kiwi French Automotive and Repco Authorised Service From 1 June to 30 September 2025, service your vehicle at Kiwi French Automotive and you can enter the Love Your Car promotion and win from a pool of exciting prizes. Prizes to Be Won 5 x $1,000 Repco Authorised Service vouchers
Redeemable at any participating Repco Authorised Service centre nationwide. 25 x $100 fuel gift cards
Perfect for your next road trip or daily drive. 5 x Supercars merchandise packs
Valued at $100 each.

Total prize pool valued at up to $8,100 including GST. How to Enter To participate: Book and complete a vehicle service at any Repco Authorised Service centre during the promotional period. Visit repcoservice.com  Tell us in 25 words or less why you deserve to win a Love Your Car prize. Upload your receipt Submit your entry online before 11:59pm AEST on 30 September 2025.

From 1 June to 30 September 2025, service your vehicle at a Repco Authorised Service centre and YOU could win big in the Love Your Car promotion

Love Your Car & Win

Learn to drive at your own pace with the "Learn it Right Driving School" - a new addition to the Kiwi French Automotive business. Our training programs are comprehensive and tailored to the individual. Our instructors are fully qualified and kept up to date with ongoing training. They will give lots of helpful feedback throughout the lesson and are friendly, patient, professional and fun.  Tailored training programmes Includes hazard identification and accident prevention strategies We provide basic vehicle maintenance classes (for students, parents & friends) All progress fully documented Vehicle maintenance classes  This is an additional benefit that we can provide as a mechanical workshop as well as a driving school. We believe that teaching new drivers the basic mechanics of their car will give them the knowledge to maximise the performance and longevity of their vehicles as well as how to know when the car's safety is compromised.  Get More Information at the 'Learn it Right' facebbook page

Learn to drive at your own pace with the "Learn it Right Driving School".  Our training programs are comprehensive and tailored to the individual.

Driving Lessons

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.

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Ford Falcon BA to BF Rear End Bush Replacement

Grinding gears? - It could be your clutch fluid

Inspected & protected

Love Your Car & Win

Driving Lessons

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