If your car’s been sluggish to start on these cooler Melbourne mornings, your battery might be trying to tell you something. And trust us—once it fails, it always seems to be at the worst possible time.

At Braeside Auto Care, we know how important it is to have a reliable vehicle—whether you’re heading down to the Mornington Peninsula, tackling the morning commute, or just doing the school run around Mordialloc. That’s why we offer quick, accurate battery checks and replacements to keep you moving, no matter the season.

Between cold mornings, hot summers, and the stop-start nature of city driving, car batteries in Braeside don’t have it easy. In winter, the cold slows down your battery’s internal chemistry—reducing its output when your engine needs more power to turn over. If your battery is a few years old, that winter chill might be the final straw.

Melbourne’s Weather Can Be Tough on Your Battery

Don’t wait until you're stuck in the driveway or carpark. Here are a few early signs that your battery might be due for a check:

Engine cranks slowly or sounds strained when starting

Headlights flicker or seem dim, especially at idle

Power windows, central locking or stereo behaving oddly

Battery is older than 3 years or hasn’t been tested in a while

Perform a full diagnostic test of your battery’s condition

Inspect terminals, wiring and mounts for any faults

Give you clear, honest advice—no pressure, no upsells

If needed, we’ll fit a quality, reliable battery on the spot

We only use trusted battery brands that are built to handle Melbourne’s unpredictable conditions and urban driving demands.

Whether you’re heading into the city or escaping it for the weekend, don’t risk a flat battery ruining your plans. Drop into Braeside Auto Care for a quick battery check—and keep your vehicle ready for wherever the road takes you.

Car Battery Checks and Replacements in Braeside

Cold Starts? Slow Cranks? Braeside Auto Care Has You Covered

This Automotive Service & Mechanical Repairs Workshop formerly Cologne Motors has been established for over 50 years and is now Under New Management dedicated to providing the same great local service and care.

As your local Mechanic in Braeside, Braeside Auto Care take great pride in offering our clients the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs. 

Conveniently located in Braeside and we can also service residents from the surrounding suburbs like Mordialloc, Parkdale, Aspendale Gardens, Waterways, Dingley Village, Edithvale. 

Braeside Auto Care specialise in car servicing for all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles.

Our fully qualified log book servicing ensures your car is in safe hands, and we provide quality car service and repairs on all models, including four wheel drive and diesel vehicles. 

Air Conditioning Services can be arranged through a Licenced A/C Technician

Braeside Auto Care care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation to reliably and responsibly conduct automotive air conditioning service. ARC Approved Car Air Conditioning Servicing reduces Fuel Costs and protects your health. The ARC Tick of approval helps ensure technicians have the skills and knowledge to correctly undertake service and repairs of refrigerated air conditioning to minimise environmental impact.

Braeside Auto Care offer other customer services such as:
Waiting Lounge
Tea, Coffee & Cold Drinks available
Close to Public Transport
Free Parking at or near the workshop
Early Drop Service ( key drop off box)

Our industry Affiliations include: AAAA - Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association and VACC Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce.

As a Repco Authorised Service centre, we have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care. Our Business is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring each mechanic is kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods.

So, wherever you go, you can rely on the experience and knowledge of Braeside Auto Care and Repco Authorised Service.

For friendly service from a trusted independent, you can rely on the team at Braeside Auto Care, call us today to book in for a service or repair.

As your local Mechanic in Braeside, Braeside Auto Care take great pride in offering our clients the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs.

Automotive Servicing and Repairs in Braeside

Car Service and Mechanical Repairs in Braeside

Whether it is called a major car service, a basic car service or a log book service, or a major or minor repair we can service your car here in our Braeside workshop.  Come and visit the car servicing experts at Braeside Auto Care today.

Our Braeside Auto Care technicians are qualified to carry out car servicing and repair work on all makes and models using quality parts and the latest diagnostic equipment. You can rest assured that car service work performed by our Auto-Tech trained staff will keep your car in top condition and will maintain your statutory new car warranty. For the best car service, book online now or call us today to make a booking. 

For the best car service, book online now or call us today to make a booking.

Log Book Service in Braeside

Braeside Auto Care take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. 
Conveniently located in Braeside, 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. 
Braeside Auto Care 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.


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