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Ikigai Motors

Melbourne's premier destination for premium imported vehicles and expert automotive services.

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2-6 ST GEORGES ROAD

NORTHCOTE, VIC 3070

MELBOURNE

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03 9191 3221+61 412 887 904

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Common Problems
& Solutions

Quick solutions to the most common car problems. Get back on the road faster with our expert diagnosis and step-by-step fixes.

Starting Issues

Won't start, hard to start, intermittent starting

8 Problems

Engine Performance

Rough idle, poor acceleration, stalling

12 Problems

Electrical Issues

Lights, battery, charging, electronics

10 Problems

Comfort & Climate

AC, heating, windows, interior systems

6 Problems
12 problems found
Starting Issues
High
Very Common

Car Won't Start - Engine Doesn't Turn Over

Cost Range
$50 - $200
Time to Fix
30 min - 2 hours
Difficulty
Beginner
Quick Fix
Available
Engine Performance
Critical
Common

Engine Overheating

Cost Range
$100 - $800
Time to Fix
1 - 4 hours
Difficulty
Intermediate
Quick Fix
Available
Comfort & Climate
Medium
Common

Air Conditioning Not Cooling

Cost Range
$50 - $400
Time to Fix
30 min - 3 hours
Difficulty
Beginner
Quick Fix
Available
Engine Performance
Medium
Common

Strange Engine Noises

Cost Range
$100 - $2000
Time to Fix
1 - 8 hours
Difficulty
Advanced
Quick Fix
Available
Electrical Issues
Medium
Common

Battery Keeps Dying

Cost Range
$100 - $400
Time to Fix
1 - 3 hours
Difficulty
Intermediate
Quick Fix
Available
Engine Performance
Medium
Common

Rough Idle or Stalling

Cost Range
$50 - $500
Time to Fix
30 min - 4 hours
Difficulty
Intermediate
Quick Fix
Available
Engine Performance
Medium
Common

Audi A4 2.0 TFSI Engine Juttering Issues

Cost Range
$200 - $1200
Time to Fix
2 - 6 hours
Difficulty
Advanced
Quick Fix
Available
Engine Performance
High
Common

BMW 3 Series Water Pump Failure

Cost Range
$600 - $1500
Time to Fix
4 - 8 hours
Difficulty
Advanced
Quick Fix
Available
Comfort & Climate
Medium
Common

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Airmatic Suspension Problems

Cost Range
$800 - $3000
Time to Fix
3 - 8 hours
Difficulty
Expert
Quick Fix
Available
Engine Performance
Medium
Common

Volkswagen Golf DSG Transmission Shuddering

Cost Range
$300 - $2500
Time to Fix
2 - 12 hours
Difficulty
Expert
Quick Fix
Available
Electrical Issues
High
Common

Toyota Prius Hybrid Battery Degradation

Cost Range
$2000 - $4500
Time to Fix
4 - 8 hours
Difficulty
Expert
Quick Fix
Available
Engine Performance
High
Very Common

Ford Focus PowerShift Transmission Problems

Cost Range
$1500 - $5000
Time to Fix
4 - 12 hours
Difficulty
Expert
Quick Fix
Available