VZ Commodore Misfire

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⚠️ This VZ Commodore came in with an engine misfire.

⚠️ We were able to confirm a faulty PCM.

➡️ We replaced the PCM and programmed it in.

➡️Off the VZ went firing on all cylinders.

?If you have a misfire, you know how to reach us! ?☎️

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Romano's Automotive - Mobile Mechanic & Tyre ServiceExcellentRomano's Automotive - Mobile Mechanic & Tyre Service4.9 Based on 131 reviews fromSee all reviews review us onJohnny NguyenJohnny Nguyen ★★★★★ Great service from Hayden! Definitely will come back.B GleesonB Gleeson ★★★★★ Just had Romano’s do a heap of work on my 2011 Subaru Forester a car which is going to my son, Rob and his team were fantastic - communication was first class, with progress photos provided. The team solved a number of long standing issues. It was like a different car when i drove it home. Highly recommend !!Response from the ownerThanks for the glowing review Blake!! We're stoked to hear about the difference in driving the Subaru after! Cheers for recommending us, we appreciate your support! Barry WelchBarry Welch ★★★★★ Always excellent serviceResponse from the ownerThanks so much for the kind words Barry! Daniel MerrettDaniel Merrett ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThank you for the 5-star rating Daniel! 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We're glad to hear that you had a positive experience with our team and love that you appreciate the photos as we think it's such a great way to keep you in the loop. Thank you once again! Aaron EdgeloeAaron Edgeloe ★★★★★ I have been coming here for years and wouldn't take my vehicles anywhere else. Honest advice and wont try to upsell or recommend servicing things that aren’t actually needed. The boys are always happy to help out and get you back on the road when things breakdown unexpectedly.Response from the ownerThanks for being a loyal customer Aaron! We appreciate your kind words and are glad to hear that you trust us with your vehicles! Lance WilliamsLance Williams ★★★★★ I cannot recommend this place enough. I've had my car serviced here a number of times now, and Rob and his team have always been friendly, professional and helpful regarding any queries I have had. 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My family have had their cars serviced by Rob and Hayden for about 10 years. They are an absolute pleasure to deal with and I know that we always receive value for money.Response from the ownerThank you Karen! Appreciate your kind words and continued support! Angela PooleyAngela Pooley ★★★★★ Hayden and Rob, sorry don’t know the rest of the team’s names, are always welcoming, honest and extremely reliable. I have been using Romano’s since I purchased my Lexus 3 years ago. They have never failed me. Highly recommend.Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words Angela! We truly appreciate your ongoing support and trust in our team at Romano's. We're glad to hear that the team have consistently provided you with reliable and honest service. We look forward to continuing to exceed your expectations for years to come! Graham PaullGraham Paull ★★★★★ Took my Hyundai i30 in to have the steering coupling replaced. The repair was done quicker and cheaper than was originally quoted. We have been dealing with Romano’s for a very long time and would not take our cars anywhere else. We entirely recommend them. Thank you so much to Hayden and the crew.Response from the ownerSo glad to hear you had a positive experience with us Graham! Thanks for your continued support and recommendation! Peter LePeter Le ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThank you for your feedback Peter! I hope the Audi is now running smooth for you! Selu TSelu T ★★★★★ Following an email inquiry about servicing my partners Audi at Romano's Mechanical, Rob promptly responded, scheduling us for the following week. The car was taken in early and serviced by Hayden and the team, who completed the 60k service before noon and provided a detailed report, noting a small water pump leak. With their expertise in European engines, they thoroughly explained the issue and provided a repair estimate. Extremely satisfied with the service, especially after previous disappointments with dealerships.Response from the ownerThank you for sharing your experience, Selwyn! Delighted to hear about the excellent service you received from our team at Romano's Automotive. Appreciate your feedback and loyalty! Fiona ArmerFiona Armer ★★★★★ Very helpful and friendly staff who did my repair professionally and promptlyResponse from the ownerThank you for your kind words, Fiona! We're glad we could assist you efficiently and with a smile! karla smithkarla smith ★★★★★ Great customer service, prompt, kept me informed and were super friendly! Will be back for my next service. Thanks so much 😃Response from the ownerWe're stoked you had a top-notch experience with us, Karla! Can't wait to welcome you back for your next service. Cheers! 🌟 TheCsaywellTheCsaywell ★★★★★ Awesome shop. Very informative. Will be taking our vehicles there into the future.Response from the ownerWe're stoked to hear you had a great experience and appreciate your support! Look forward to seeing you again for your vehicle needs! Carol MurrayCarol Murray ★★★★★ It was a positive and friendly experienceResponse from the ownerWe're so glad to hear you had a positive and friendly experience with us Carol! Thank you for your feedback! Rebecca DackRebecca Dack ★★★★★ We have been using Romano’s Automotive for many years and have always had a very positive experience. The staff are all very friendly and accommodating and I would highly recommend them to anyone I know. They also have a great sense of humour when you accidentally greet them, thinking it is someone else at your door! Oopsy! Whaaassssuuuupp! 🤣 Thanks legends!Response from the ownerSo glad to hear you've had a positive experience with us over the years. Appreciate the kind words and the laughs! Legends like you make our day! 🚗👍 almir uzicaninalmir uzicanin ★★★★★ One of the most trust worthy mechanics to exist.Returning customer for the last 4 years even if I have to drive from the southwest.Response from the ownerWe greatly appreciate your continued support over the last 4 years Al, thank you for making the journey from the Southwest! Brenton ProsserBrenton Prosser ★★★★★ These guys technical and diagnostic knowledge is second to none. Brilliant service, I'll be back thanks very muchResponse from the ownerThanks for your kind words Brenton! We appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon. Janice PaulusJanice Paulus ★★★★★ Romano’s completed a DPF assessment and clean. Car is running very well. ThanksResponse from the ownerThank you Janice, we're stoked to hear that your car is running smoothly after your visit. Appreciate your feedback! 😍 Joanne WoodingJoanne Wooding ★★★★★ Great friendly professional & honest service! I have used Romanos Automotive for years and wouldn’t dream of going anywhere else! I can highly recommend Rob and Hayden for all things mechanical they will not only go above and beyond but explain it all in an easy to comprehend way for the non mechanical brains like myself!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Response from the ownerThank you so much for the feedback Jo, I will pass it onto the team!! James PearceJames Pearce ★★★★★ Very happy with the work the guys have done, helped me suss out issues with my Ranger and got me back on the road as quick as they could. Very helpful, transparent information and explanations of what they do and each step of the job was explained promptly 🙏✨️Response from the ownerSo glad you're happy with the work done on your Ranger James! Appreciate your kind words and trusting us to get you back on the road swiftly. Cheers! Chris WhitakerChris Whitaker ★★★★★ I have been taking both my cars to Romano's for three years now and highly recommend them to everyone. Quality work, above and beyond service and most importantly, honesty and transparency which is hard to find in a mechanic these days.Response from the ownerWe're stoked to hear about your positive experience and ongoing support Chris! Thanks for trusting us with your cars and for recommending us. Cheers! Daniel JarvisDaniel Jarvis ★★★★★ Hayden, Rob and the rest of the team are Romano's are absolutely fantastic!I've taken a couple of my cars here now. I like they fact that the business is genuine, honest, has fair pricing, takes the time to spend with the customer to explain the work that was done, along with before and after photos and old parts that were removed so you feel at ease and at piece of mind with the completed work :)Best place for your Euro vehicles as well!!If you want a trustworthy and reliable mechanic, then this is your go to 🤩Response from the ownerThanks for the wonderful review Daniel! We take pride in keeping our customers informed and at ease. Looking forward to seeing you in future! J CJ C ★★★★★ Very happy with Romano's Automotive.Just completed my second service here and will no longer go anywhere else with my car.Completely transparent process, with lots of photographs and information in the service report.I've always felt they have kept me very well informed of what needs to be done and what could be done to prevent issues down the track. No pressure whatsoever to get things done.Each time future service plans have been discussed so I know what to expect next time.I've never experienced such comprehensive and transparent servicing before and enthusiastically recommend Romanos Automotive to anyone.Response from the ownerCheers for your fantastic review Jason! We're over the moon to hear you've had such positive experiences with us. It's great to know our transparency and detailed service reports hit the mark for you. We appreciate your strong recommendation and look forward to seeing you at your next service. Safe driving! Dave Cooper | The Property ProsDave Cooper | The Property Pros ★★★★★ These guys are so! Awesome 🤩 professional! Reasonable price and they will look after your car better than any! Mechanic. HIGHLY recommend these legends.Response from the ownerThank you Dave! We always strive to look after your car like it's our own. Thanks for the high recommendation! Paul HonczarenkoPaul Honczarenko ★★★★★ I have been using Romano’s Automotive for a number of years and found them to be very efficient and knowledgeable across all makes of vehicles . They certainly know how to look after their customers. Highly recommend .Response from the ownerCheers Paul! We truly appreciate your continued support for Romano's Automotive! Monique BambrickMonique Bambrick ★★★★★ The guys at Romanos are honest and very helpful. Highly recommendResponse from the ownerThank you Monique! We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation! Dean IlichDean Ilich ★★★★★ Very experienced and knowledgeable staff, great service, definitely will be using againResponse from the ownerThank you very much Dean! We're delighted to hear about your positive experience and look forward to seeing you again! Laurie MetroLaurie Metro ★★★★★ Very professional and helpful team. The task I gave them was done in a timely manner and a very comprehensive report followed the payment of the account.Great feed back during the whole process & options provided for future potential repairs.Well worth the 2.5 hour drive time to get there.Response from the ownerThank you Laurie, we are so glad to hear you found our team professional and helpful! Thanks for making the trip, and we're glad we could assist you with you needed! Oscar MyersOscar Myers ★★★★★ Very professional, knowledgable and efficient with any repairs. 10/10 customer service. Will only be servicing here from now onResponse from the ownerWe're stoked to hear you had a top-notch experience with us Oscar! Thanks for choosing us for your repairs! Richard HoodRichard Hood ★★★★☆ Good, prompt serviceResponse from the ownerThank you for your kind feedback, Richard! We appreciate your support. Robert DicksonRobert Dickson ★★★★★ Rob and Hayden are very honest and skilful mechanics and provide a service at a very reasonable cost. They are an automotive firm that operates with a high degree of integrity. I recommend them for any mechanical repairs large or small. Rob DicksonResponse from the ownerThank you so much for your kind words, Robert! It's wonderful to hear about your positive experience with our mechanics. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to assisting you with any future mechanical needs. Pablo AlduncePablo Aldunce ★★★★★ First time dealing with Romano's and couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. Was having issues with the DPF on our 4x4 and they diagnosed and fixed in a day what another mechanic couldn't on 3 separate occasions. Great customer service too, clearly explaining the issue and resolution. Overall great experience!!Response from the ownerThank you for your positive feedback, Pablo! We're glad that we were able to resolve the issue quickly and effectively. Providing great customer service and clear explanations is always our priority. If you have any more automotive needs in the future, feel free to reach out to us! Jared DimblebyJared Dimbleby ★★★★★ Couldn't recommend Romano's Automotive highly enough. I've had several of the mechanics service my car and every one of them has been professional, punctual, and thorough. Rob is always prompt to respond to any queries and goes out of his way to give detailed explanations. In an industry that can be difficult to find quality service, these guys are exceptional. They are also more than reasonably priced - if anything they should be charging more! Will never use another mechanic again - no surprises they only have 5 star reviews.Response from the ownerThank you Jared, that is amazing feedback. I'll be sure to pass that onto the team and thank you for letting us look after your vehicles! Donna SparkeDonna Sparke ★★★★★ Hayden & Rob are a pleasure to deal with. I had a serious problem with my car (limp mode) and they found the fault and fixed it under the quoted price (much to my relief). It was also fixed in a timely manner.Response from the ownerThank you so much Donna. We appreciate the feedback and happy that the Focus is going well for you now! Lia TaylorLia Taylor ★★★★★ I have been using Romano’s for a few years now, and cannot fault these guys on their efficent, friendly service.If your looking for an honest and reliable mechanic, I highly recommed Romano’s. 😃Response from the ownerThank you Lia, we appreciate that feedback and I'll pass it onto the team! Matt BouchierMatt Bouchier ★★★★★ Always a pleasure dealing with Rob & His team of knowledgeable technicians @ Romano’s!Response from the ownerThank you so much Matt, we appreciate the review :) Londa RychlewskiLonda Rychlewski ★★★★★ I have been having my mechanical / tyres done on my cars by Rob and his team for over 10 yrs. I have every confidence in what they say my car requires and never question their ethics. Bonus is they forewarn me when something outside of regular service needs doing so know ahead of time what to budget for . Highly recommend if you want competancy and reliability .Not a bad bunch of blokes either and the office lady is a treasureResponse from the ownerLonda, thank you so much for those comments and it's a pleasure looking after your car for you. I will make sure to tell the Office lady also :) Thank you!! js_loader