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We also advise that we will be closed Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th of April for ANZAC Day reopening Wednesday the 26th of April.

We advise that the workshop will be closed over the Easter long weekend from Friday 29th of March, reopening on Tuesday the 2nd of April

Roly's Automotive Services take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. 
Conveniently located in Berri, SA, 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. 
Roly's Automotive Services 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.


We are so excited to become a part of Bathurst history! This year the Repco Authorised Service team are rallying behind the Brad Jones Racing team, championed by drivers Nick Percat and Macauley Jones - with our business featured on the car bonnet! We were lucky enough to snare this spot due to our donation to a special drought relief fund. Be sure to catch all the action as the race kicks off this Sunday, 7 October - we can't wait to see Car 8 hit the track!

We are so excited to become a part of Bathurst history!

Proud to be a part of Bathurst history

Roly's Automotive Services - Repco Dealer of the Year for SA Roly's Automotive are proud to have been named the South Australian Dealer of The Year in a recent awards ceremony. According to Repco Regional Manager for SA Mr Ken Clark, "The worthy recipients of the 2017 Repco Authorised Service SA dealer of the year are the dedicated team at Roly's Automotive Services". "Roly's Automotive Services is in berri, a thriving hub in the Riverland area, and over many years Roly and Julie and the team have built up a reputation of trust and honesty. It is that reputation combined with a dedicated attention to detail in delivering a service beyond customer expectation's that see's the team at Roly's take out this award". As Roly himself has said, "We have always strived over the yearsto deliver the best service in berri". This award recognises the efforts of the entire team at Roly's Automotive to achieve that goal. Well done all the Team at Roly's Automotive Services in berri, well deserved winners of this coveted award. Customer feedback Roly's Automotive pride ourselves on providing not just the best car service in the Riverland but also the best in customer service. If the feedback we regularly get from our customers is anything to go by we are certainly on the right track. See what our customers are saying on Google; John Wilson - 5 Star Review on Google Had tow bar and suspension problems fixed next day at a very fair price by happy people would recommend to all travellers …More Jenny Tuttle - 5 Star Review on Google Fantastic service. Travelling through with the caravan with suspension probkem. Fixed the next day. …More Australian Hail Solutions Mick - 5 Star Review on Google Just towed a trailer from Brisbane to berri for work arrived safely but with electical issues on truck and trailer. Rang Rolys early monday morning explaining problems and in 30mins they have picked up truck driven back to there workshop …More Heather Swingler - 4 Star Review on Google Staff in this business are very helpful and offer prompt response to enquiries …More Glenys Schuite - 4 Star Review on Google They go out of their way to help. …More Daryl Smith - 5 Star Review on Google

Roly's Automotive Services are proud to be named the SA Repco Dealer of the Year for 2017...

Awards, reviews and recognition

Roly's Automotive Services (AU54981) are the best choice to take care of  all your Car Air Conditioning Regas, Inspection, Repairs or Servicing needs in Berri and the surrounding areas. Modern cars tend to be quite complex and just like the engine servicing your car's air conditioner regularly is very important to ensure continued reliable and efficient operation. When refrigerant has started to leak or evaporate your air con system will begin to deteriorate and will have to work harder, which in turn means more fuel is getting used up. Therefore it's important that the rubber seals are studied on a regular basis for any signs of leaks or cracking which could be a sign of an ongoing loss of refrigerant. Getting your car's air conditioning serviced once a year means you can help protect against costly breakdowns now and in the future, keep passengers safe by helping to prevent the build-up of potentially harmful substances and a well serviced automotive air conditioner system actually saves you money because uses less fuel.. Roly's Automotive Services care about the environment and are fully authorised to take care of all your automotive air conditioner re-gas, inspection, repairs or servicing (ARC Authorisation AU54981). Have questions about your air con? How do air conditioners work? A car air conditioner system is composed of four essential parts : A belt-driven pump known as a compressor to compress and circulate gas. A radiator like unit called a condenser to redistribute heat and condense gas to a liquid. An expansion device, which could be a thermal expansion valve (TXV) or an orifice tube (subject to the kind of air-con system used). Some systems have an accumulator before the compressor to remove moisture from the refrigerant while TXV systems have a receiver-dryer before the evaporator performs the same crucial task. Both of these parts also store refrigerant. Car air conditioning is designed to pull the heat from the air within the car's interior area and transfer it outside, leaving only cooled or 'conditioned' air to be redistributed. Hot air is passed across a gas-filled evaporator, where the heat is easily absorbed by the refrigerant (in gas form), effectively removing the heat from the air in the car. The now heated gas is pulled through the compressor where it is further heated (via compression). The next stage involves the refrigerant being forced through the condenser to extract the refrigerant's heat quickly. The refrigerant, now condensed to a liquid, then moves through the expansion device (either a TXV or Orifice tube), which regulates the refrigerant's flow to the evaporator, changing the high-pressure liquid to a low-pressure mist (gas). A fan blowing over the evaporator's cold fins produces the cold air being blown into the car, and the entire process then begins all over again. Does the car air conditioner use more fuel? Yes! Your car air conditioning is using fuel. However, it's actually more fuel efficient to run car air conditioning than it is to have your windows down due to aerodynamic drag. If your air conditioning isn't performing its best, it may use more fuel to run. To avoid this, it's important that you have your air conditioning serviced regularly by professionals, like the ones at Roly's Automotive Services.  What's the cause of the bad smell in car air conditioning? The damp environment can promote microbes, bacteria and even fungus growth inside the evaporator core. This can lead to nasty smells and possibly even be bad for the health of any vehicle occupants. Although modern evaporator units tend to be more efficient, they have more fins, meaning an increased capability to trap moisture and allow for micro-organism development. How do I know my car air conditioning is due for a service? If you cannot remember when your air conditioning was last serviced, perhaps it's time to book in with the team at Roly's Automotive Services. You should also book in if: Your air conditioning system is blowing warm air There are damp patches or water stains under your dashboard Your car air conditioning system smells funny Your car air conditioning system is making strange noises There is weak air flow from the car air conditioning system Why does the car air conditioner need to be serviced? Car air conditioning is designed to pull the heat from the air within the interior area of the car outside, leaving only cooled or 'conditioned' air to be redistributed. This is achieved using a special compound called refrigerant, capable of readily absorbing heat as a gas and quickly losing heat as a liquid. The compressor needs the right amount of oil in the refrigerant to prevent it from seizing up. Should the air filters be jammed with dirt and bacteria, it will affect the entire system's performance, and it can even cause it to stop working altogether. On top of inhibiting air conditioner efficiency, dirty air filters can cause health problems. Being exposed to the elements and very diverse operating conditions and being used intermittently rather than being 'Always On' can cause decay of the hoses, connections and seals. A vehicle air conditioning system should be examined regularly to ensure there are no problems or refrigerant loss due to failure or leakage from these points. Simply by cooling the air in your car under normal running conditions, the air filters get dirty and intermittent use can cause seals to dry and crack, allowing them to leak. Even without leaks, the gas in a car air conditioning system will eventually begin to degrade or evaporate over time. It should be recharged as required to keep the air con system in peak running condition. How often should a car air conditioner be serviced? Your automotive air conditioning system needs to be examined once a year for any signs of problems with the seals, hoses and connections and confirm there is no refrigerant reduction over time. Regularly servicing your automotive air conditioner system keeps refrigerant at optimum levels meaning the system does not need to work as hard. This, in turn, protects the system from damage and minimises fuel expenditure. Can I service my own car air conditioner? Only qualified mechanics with the appropriate training, like the ones at Roly's Automotive Services, should attempt to service a car air conditioner. Specific licences are required to service or repair some types of car air conditioning systems, especially where re-gas (recharging of the refrigerant) is concerned. Strict guidelines and procedures must be adhered to when handling certain refrigerants, which must always be fully recovered and not allowed to escape into the atmosphere during servicing. Refrigerant can also pose serious health risks if mishandled. Specialist equipment is also required as the air conditioning system is under extreme pressure and must be pulled into a deep vacuum to remove any moisture, to avoid seriously damaging the system. You can find out more about licensing on the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) Website.

Keep your cool with less fuel this summer with an Air Conditioning Service in Berri from Roly's Automotive Services

Is keeping your cool costing you fuel?

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.

There's a new gas in town

Trust, experience & knowledge ... You can rely on your Local and Independent Repco Authorised Service centre, Roly's Automotive Services to service and repair your vehicle. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, Roly's Automotive Services use quality parts and lubricants and employ state of the art diagnostic equipment and repair methods. What’s more, our fully qualified technicians have access to the latest service information, bulletins and training through the Australia wide Repco Auto Tech program. We provide a full range of automotive services right here in Berri and surrounding areas, all backed by our Repco Authorised Service Nationwide Warranty and fully supported at over 500 Service Centres right across Australia. So rest assured - your car is in safe hands.

As a Repco Authorised Service centre, we use quality parts and lubricants and employ state of the art diagnostic equipment and repair methods.

Roly's Automotive Services - Our expertise & knowledge

Modern radiator coolants not only protect your car from overheating, or the fluid from freezing, they also protect the radiator system from corrosion. Roly's Automotive Services in Berri are very knowledgeable and experienced in looking after these systems.  It is recommended that you exchange your radiator coolant fluid every two years or 40,000 km's whichever comes first. However the size of the engine, the climate in your area, the age of your current coolant, and the total miles that have been driven can all affect the need to replace the coolant in your radiator. Knowing when to replenish your radiator fluid isn't always easy - obviously, when it has gone a dirty brown colour it's a sign it probably needs to be flushed and replaced - however even fresh-looking coolant could have lost its corrosion protection properties and without measuring its reserve alkalinity there's no signal that it is no longer protecting your vehicle components, and it could even be doing more damage than good. Maintaining good coolant means your radiator system will be much better protected from corrosion and will have a longer life span, it will help prevent you from having to replace expensive engine components. At Roly's Automotive Services in Berri at your request, we will perform a full 65 Point Vehicle Inspection report for free as part of any minor, major or log book service. Part of this inspection includes checking the level and condition of coolant in your system and the written report will advise you if we feel a radiator flush, fluid replacement or any repairs are required to maintain the performance of your vehicle.

Even if it looks clean, your coolant still might need replacing!

Roly's Automotive Services

Cars are our passion.

Proud to be a part of Bathurst history

Awards, reviews and recognition

Is keeping your cool costing you fuel?

There's a new gas in town

Roly's Automotive Services - Our expertise & knowledge

Radiator Coolant