“CityNews” has compiled a list of motoring experts to help keep cars running and looking their best.

AUSTRALIA’S first petrol-driven car was developed in 1901 by Harley Tarrant. By the 1950s, one in 10 Australian households had a car, and by 1962, one million Holden vehicles had been sold in Australia.

As of 2022, the top selling car model in Australia was the Toyota HiLux, followed by Ford Ranger, Toyota RAV4, Mitsubishi Triton and Mazda CX-5.

“CityNews” has compiled a list of motoring experts to help keep cars running and looking their best.

A course for driving inspector skills and safety

EVER thought of being a driving instructor? Ascent Training Services offers a 16-day course that enables people to complete their Certificate IV in Motor Vehicle Driver Training (TLI41222), says CEO Steve Lake.

He says that it’s a very satisfying experience to be a driving instructor and help students, predominantly young people, become safe drivers. 

“It’s an important and responsible role in our community, as well as a flexible job where you can choose your own hours.” 

Steve says that the industry is calling out for more instructors, particularly female instructors. Anyone who has had their full license for at least 12 months can start their training.

He says that the course is about ensuring that instructors are safe drivers themselves and have the skills to teach others in a one-on-one setting, according to the ACT’s regulations.

“Ascent is a premier road safety training company, which has designed and delivered training since 2000.

“We offer four courses a year for instructor training which includes a mix of classroom and on the road training.

“In the future we will be bringing some of the units online so students can complete these in their own time and pace.

“It’s a nationally recognised qualification, which once completed, gives students the opportunity in the future to add a motorcycle and heavy vehicle qualification, by just completing these vehicle specific units, with an RTO that offers them.” 

Ascent Training Services (RTO No. 88096), visit ascenttrainingservices.com.au or call 6210 8765.

Team-dedicated protection and enhancement services

THE team at Enzo Auto Detailing are leading experts in paint protection film (PPF) installation, ceramic coating paint protection, window tinting, vinyl wrap and chrome delete, says owner Albert Tang.

“We regard our reputation and our clients’ satisfaction as the priority. With passion and professionalism, our experienced team guarantees the best possible clean as well as the durable protection your vehicle deserves.”

Albert says Enzo is a certified installer for STEK, Avery Dennison, SunTek, Opti-Coat, Onyx and Gtechniq. By using cutting-edge technology they can make a car look like it did the day it left the showroom. 

“We use STEK Dynoshield paint protection film, which is scientifically formulated to help maintain the beauty and integrity of vehicle finishes for many years, in all kinds of weather, and SunTek ceramic darkest legal tints provide much better UV protection and heat resistance than traditional carbon tints,” he says.

“If you enjoy driving your car the way it was meant to be driven, PPF must be your superior choice,” says Albert.

Enzo Auto Detailing, Unit 7/15 Darling Street, Mitchell. Call 0481 174589, or visit enzoautodetailing.com

Mechanical team win national award

CAR Mechanical Services in Fisher has been named Champion Automotive Mechanical Repairs at the small business champion awards.

“The team has been working very hard and the award made up for times lost,” says director Raffy Sgroi.

“We think it’s because of the amount of work we do and how we look after our customers.

“We work hard, we’re truthful and understanding with the customers and we work to help a lot of communities.”

Raffy attributes the honesty of the team and the quality of the service to their win.

“Our most common feedback is about our honesty and reliability,” she says.

Husband and co-director, Charlie, says they put a lot of time and effort into keeping their customers happy.

“Even when we are flat out, we bend over backwards for our loyal customers who bring uncles, aunties and friends to us; we look after customers like family,” he says.

Charlie has worked in mechanics for more than 42 years, with “three or four years’” experience beforehand, in helping his dad repair their tractor, where his passion began.

“I’ve done it all my life; never had another job,” he says, and enjoys working alongside family still.

“My wife knows I know how to run a workshop and I know she knows how to do office work.”

Car Mechanical Services, Unit 2, 82 Kalgoorlie Crescent, Fisher. Call 6162 4111, or visit carmechanicalservices.com.au