4WD pre-trip inspection near Nunawading VIC

Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 at 11:15

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Member - Russler

Hi all,

Can anyone recommend someone that does 4WD pre-trip inspections near the Blackburn, Nunawading, Ringwood area?

Reply By: john & fi - Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 at 12:31

Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 at 12:31

Hi Russler,

Am in the same boat - planning to go around in Mid-may for 1 year with the family in LC 100.

I have talked to Outback 4WD in bayswater and they seem very professional and have a 2 week waiting period (good sign). I do suspect that they may not be cheap - they have a shop in the front stocked with great gear (ARB, etc) but also very pricey.

Then again - you play for what you get.

www.outback4wd.com.au

Cheers

John

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Follow Up By: Member - Russler - Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 at 12:36

Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 at 12:36

Thanks John. Yep, familiar with Outback 4WD (SCC is just around the corner).

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Follow Up By: john & fi - Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 at 14:25

Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 at 14:25

Hey Russler,

Have you used Outback 4WD or heard if they provide a good service?

I need a trailer brake, UHF & new back springs installed as well as a good service and some spare parts.

Thanks

John

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Follow Up By: Member - Niss42 - Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 at 16:06

Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 at 16:06

G'day Russler, I can recommend SCS 4X4 in Braeside, it's not that far if you use East Link.
Phone Jeff on 95873088.
Just a very satisfied customer for 20 years.

Barry.

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Follow Up By: Member - Russler - Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 at 17:42

Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 at 17:42

Hi John, sorry, but I've never actually been in there. I haven't heard any info about them either, good or bad.

Thanks Barry, I'll check them out.

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Reply By: anglepole - Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 at 18:23

Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 at 18:23

Hi,

If you are a member of an auto club get them to do it. If there are issues take it some one for rectifying.

Cheers

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Follow Up By: Member - Russler - Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 at 18:32

Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 at 18:32

Thanks

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Reply By: Mick O - Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 at 18:27

Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 at 18:27

Russ,

if you want the best then pop up to ATOC auto's at Belgrave South. Aaron is well known as a 4x4 expert. No dearer than anyone else but really knows his stuff. I always took the Pootrol before and after a trip. If I wasn't in the western suburbs these days he'd be doing the Tojo as well. A little bit of a hike but worth the effort.

Cheers Mick

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Follow Up By: Member - Russler - Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 at 18:32

Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 at 18:32

Thanks Mick

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Reply By: Michael A (VIC) - Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 at 20:36

Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 at 20:36

No question for me. Outback 4Wd. Have used them for over 6 years, two vehicles, Patrol and now a Troopy, that have undertaken around 4 long range, remote area trips.

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Reply By: Member - Josh- Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 at 21:09

Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 at 21:09

We used Allterrain 4x4 in Dandenong when we did our trip. Could not speak highly enough of them. They were all about what we wanted. I was impressed when my wife picked up the car and the guys took the time to talk her through what they did. Well priced and very thorough. http://www.allterrain4x4.com.au/
Very helpful with all aspects of trip preperation.

Josh

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