Emu Plains Automotive

08/09/2026

20 years ago today I signed the contracts with Doug Dukes and purchased his mechanical repair business which I now run with my son Jarrod as my apprentice.

The same day that afternoon news came through Peter Brock had been killed in a racing accident in WA.
It ended up being a day of very mixed emotions for me being a long time Peter Brock fanatic.

Today we are in Bathurst with my beloved VC HDT Commodore and the Brock Commodore Owners Association of Australia at the National Motor Racing Museum as they reveal a tribute display to Peter Brock.

Thanks to all our loyal customers over the years. We really do appreciate you coming in for us to maintain your cars and the recommendations to friends and family.
I hope the shop is still running in another 20 years, although not by me, I’ll be 70 by then.

13/04/2026

Doing a diff drop kit on a Y62 Patrol today.
The rear diffs in these are HUGE.
As a comparison here is a V8 IRS Commodore diff next to it.

20/03/2026

Got a 2.0 bi-Turbo Ford Ranger?
Did you know they have a “Wet” timing belt? Yes a rubber belt that is constantly running in oil.
If you do have one, they need to be replaced at 150,000klm.
We have the tools to get the job done.

20/03/2026

Brand new Toyota Landcruiser 300 complete with a Touring Solutions Australia 4.2t GVM Kit.

19/03/2026

Timing belt off a Ford Fiesta we did yesterday. Young girl had just bought this car and came in for a check over. With no history of the belt being done we recommend she get it done asap for her piece of mind.
It’s fair to say it needed to be done.

31/01/2025

Got to finish up early (5:30) today to head to Homebush to see this bloke with about 1 million other Sydneysiders.
Back on Monday at 8:30.

07/01/2025

Just a quick note to let everyone know we are off until next Monday.
We’ll be back at 8:30 am.
Thanks everyone for a great 2024.

27/11/2024

15/07/2024

How tough does this Y62 look!!
We carried out a 2in coil spring lift today using quality Tough Dog Suspension coils front and rear along with Roadsafe 4WD Blackhawk Upper Control Arms to correct the wheel alignment angles.
Also if you’re going to have a V8 that looks this good, it has to sound the part as well so we fitted up a Harrop Engineering cat back exhaust system.
So not only does it look hot, it sounds awesome as well. There’s no sneaking up in anyone with this machine.
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