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See recently completed mobile mechanic jobs by Eddie The Mobile Mechanic in Preston, Reservoir and selected Melbourne suburbs. Each case study brings together the vehicle’s reported symptoms, the work carried out and photographs from the job.
One example is our case study of an on-site high-pressure fuel pump replacement in Preston after rough running and fuel contamination of the engine oil.
Latest repair case studies
Real repair accounts and photographs from Eddie The Mobile Mechanic in Preston, Reservoir and selected Melbourne suburbs.
Published 25 October 2026
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Clutch Pedal Stuck to the Floor
A 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan’s clutch pedal kept sticking to the floor after an earlier master-cylinder replacement. Eddie diagnosed the concentric slave cylinder and replaced it together with the clutch kit.
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Published 12 October 2026
2016 Ford Ranger Breakdown in Preston: Drive Belt & Tensioner Replacement
A 2016 Ford Ranger diesel broke down on Bell Street, Preston, leaving a fleet driver stranded. Eddie found a broken tensioner and shredded drive belt, organised replacement parts on-site and got the vehicle going again so deliveries could continue.
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Published 12 October 2026
Mitsubishi Triton Power Loss in Thomastown: Intercooler Hoses & DPF Regeneration
A Thomastown call-out for a Mitsubishi Triton 4N15 with power loss. Eddie found split intercooler hoses, sourced and fitted replacements on-site, completed a DPF regeneration and changed the engine oil. See the original repair photos.
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Published 26 September 2026
2017 Toyota Hilux Headlight Upgrade, Wiring Repair & Major Service
Both headlights upgraded on a 2017 Toyota Hilux diesel, with bullbar access challenges and damaged wiring resolved. The visit also included a major service, inspection, drive belt replacement and door handle repairs.
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Published 19 September 2026
Holden Commodore VX Water Pump & Tensioner Replacement
During a service on Michael’s 2002 Holden Commodore VX Supercharged, Eddie found a coolant leak and loud engine-area noise. See the water pump and drive-belt tensioner replacement, with original photos from the repair.
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Published 19 September 2026
High-Pressure Fuel Pump Replacement in Preston
An on-site high-pressure fuel pump replacement in Preston for a vehicle running roughly with fuel-contaminated engine oil. See the actual repair photographs and learn why these symptoms need attention.
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