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Cherry's automotive repairs

At Cherry’s Automotive Repairs, we’re a family-run workshop with a passion for keeping Maitland moving. Locally owned. Always reliable.

From modern vehicles to classic cars, we offer honest advice, top-notch workmanship, and fair pricing all with a smile.

09/07/2026

Community is about looking out for one another.

Emmy-Lou has updated her Maitland Area: Local Help & Assistance resource list for July 2026.

It includes information on food assistance, low-cost groceries, housing support, mental health, domestic violence services, health services, financial assistance and much more.

You never know who in your friends list might need this, so please feel free to share it.

A big thank you to Emmy-Lou for taking the time to put this together for our community. ❤️

07/07/2026

🪫❄️ Cold Morning? Why Your Car Struggles to Start in Winter ❄️🪫

Ever turned the key on a freezing morning only to hear your car struggling to start? You're not alone!

Here's why it happens:

🔋 Your battery loses power
Cold weather slows the chemical reaction inside your battery, meaning it produces less power when you need it most.

⚙️ Your engine works harder
Engine oil thickens in colder temperatures, so your starter motor has to work harder to get everything moving.

🚗 Short trips don't help
If you're only driving a few kilometres each day, your battery may not have enough time to fully recharge.

⏳ Older batteries feel the cold first
If your battery is more than 3–5 years old, winter is often when it starts showing its age.

💡 Cherry-Picked Tip:
If your car is cranking slower than normal or you've had to jump-start it recently, don't wait until you're stranded. A quick battery and charging system check now could save you a lot of hassle later.

At Cherry's Automotive Repairs, we can test your battery, starter motor and charging system to make sure you're ready for those chilly Maitland mornings.

📍 89 Elgin St, Maitland
☎️ (02) 4934 7262

Keeping Maitland moving all winter long. 🍒

23/06/2026

Your Headlights Called… They Can’t See Either

You might think your headlights are doing their job… until a foggy night or rainy Maitland morning proves otherwise.

Over time, headlights get dull, cloudy, or yellowed — and that can seriously reduce how far ahead you can see, even if the lights are working perfectly.

🔧 Signs your headlights need attention:
• Cloudy, yellow, or hazy lens
• Poor visibility at night compared to before
• Oncoming cars seem to “appear late”
• You’re constantly thinking “these lights are weak”

🚗 Why it matters:
Dirty or faded headlights don’t just look bad — they reduce reaction time, especially in fog, rain, and early morning driving.

💡 Quick Tip:
If your headlights look dull when the car is off, they’re even worse when they’re on.

A proper clean or restoration can make a huge difference in night driving safety.

📍 89 Elgin Street, Maitland NSW
📞 (02) 4934 7262

Cherry’s Automotive Repairs — cutting through the haze with clear vision and precise repairs.

16/06/2026

Foggy Morning Driving Tips – Stay Safe on Maitland Roads

Foggy mornings can sneak up fast in Maitland — and when visibility drops, the way you drive matters just as much as your car’s condition.

Here’s how to stay safe when you can’t see far ahead:

🔦 Lights
• Use low beam headlights (not high beams — they reflect off fog and make visibility worse)
• Make sure your tail lights are working properly so others can see you

🚗 Distance
• Increase your following distance — leave plenty of space between you and the car ahead
• Give yourself extra stopping room, just in case

🐢 Speed
• Slow down and drive to the conditions, not the speed limit
• Smooth, gentle braking and acceleration helps maintain control

👀 Visibility
• Use your windscreen demister and wipers as needed
• Keep your windscreen clean inside and out (fog builds up faster on dirty glass)
• Don’t rely on just the road lines — they can disappear in thick fog

💡 Pro Tip: If you can’t clearly see ahead, assume others can’t see you either.

Stay safe, take it steady, and give yourself time to get there.

📍 89 Elgin Street, Maitland NSW
📞 (02) 4934 7262

Cherry’s Automotive Repairs — cutting through the fog with clear advice and precise repairs.

11/06/2026

🍒 The Cherry on Top! 🍒

This week's Cherry on Top is a little different...

We've officially hit 300 Google reviews! 🎉

Three hundred times someone has taken a moment out of their day to share their experience with Cherry's. Three hundred reminders of why we do what we do. And three hundred reasons to be incredibly grateful to our customers and community.

As a family-run business, every review means the world to us. Whether you've trusted us with your family car, work ute, pink or blue slip, service, or repair, thank you for choosing Cherry's and supporting local.

To everyone who's left a review, recommended us to a friend, or simply keeps coming back year after year - this milestone belongs to you as much as it does to us.

From Rich, Bex, Ian and Scarlett - the entire Cherry Pit Crew... thank you for helping us reach 300!!!

Here's to the next 300!

Want to add your review to the Cherry's story? 👉 https://g.page/r/CTx7FqQxa1aLEAI/review

09/06/2026

Foggy Windscreen? Here’s How to Clear It Fast

Nothing slows a Maitland morning down like jumping in your car… and realising you can’t see a thing through the windscreen.

Fog happens when warm, moist air meets a cold glass surface — and in winter (or rainy mornings), it’s super common.

🔧 Quick ways to defog your front window:
• Turn your demister on full blast (front windscreen setting)
• Switch your A/C ON (yes, even in winter!) — it removes moisture from the air
• Set temperature to warm for faster clearing
• Make sure air is set to fresh (not recirculate)
• Crack a window slightly if needed for airflow balance

💡 Pro Tip: If your windows fog up constantly, it could be a sign your cabin filter is dirty or your HVAC system needs a check.

Clear vision = safe driving — don’t hit the road until you can see properly!

📍 89 Elgin Street, Maitland NSW
📞 (02) 4934 7262

Cherry’s Automotive Repairs — clear advice, precise work, and just the right amount of grease under the fingernails.

02/06/2026

❄️ Is Your Heater Ready for Winter?

Winter mornings in Maitland can be rough — and the last thing you want is a heater that doesn’t work when you need it most.

Your heater and demister aren’t just for comfort — they’re a safety essential for clear visibility on foggy, cold mornings.

🔧 Watch out for:
• Weak or no warm air
• Foggy windscreen that won’t clear
• Strange smells when heating is on
• Slow warm-up time

These can also point to deeper cooling system issues, so it’s worth getting checked early.

💡 Quick Tip: Test your heater now before winter really kicks in.

📍 89 Elgin Street, Maitland NSW
📞 (02) 4934 7262

Cherry’s Automotive Repairs — keeping Maitland's cars cool in summer, warm in winter, and always road-ready.

26/05/2026

Since throwing open the doors of Cherry’s Automotive Repairs on the 1st of February 2023, it’s been an incredible journey for our little family business.

What started as a big leap of faith has grown into something we’re so proud of. We’ve expanded, met so many amazing customers, built strong relationships within our community and continued creating a workshop where honesty, safety and genuine customer care come first.

Every booking, recommendation, share, review and friendly chat at the front counter has helped us grow into the business we are today, and we honestly couldn’t have done it without the support of the Maitland community.

We were recently asked to be part of a local business feature, and it really made us stop and reflect on just how far Cherry’s has come in such a short time.

To our loyal customers thank you for trusting The Cherry Pit Crew with your vehicles and supporting local every step of the way

If it’s not safe enough for our family, it’s not safe enough for yours.

19/05/2026

❄️🔋 Why Car Batteries Fail in Cooler Weather 🔋❄️

As the weather starts to cool down, we often see an increase in flat batteries and hard starts. It’s not just bad luck — there’s a reason it happens more in cooler conditions:

🔋 Reduced battery performance in the cold
Lower temperatures slow down the chemical reaction inside your battery, reducing its ability to deliver power.

🚗 Increased demand at start-up
Cold mornings make your engine harder to turn over, so your battery has to work even harder than usual.

⏳ Older batteries struggle more
If your battery is already getting tired, cooler weather is often when it starts to show.

⚡ Short trips don’t fully recharge it
Running errands or quick drives may not give your battery enough time to fully recharge.

💡 Tip: If your car is slow to start, your lights seem dim, or you’ve had a recent flat battery — it’s worth getting it checked before it leaves you stranded.

At Cherry’s Automotive Repairs, we can test your battery and charging system to make sure you’re ready for the cooler months ahead.

📍 89 Elgin St, Maitland
☎️ (02) 4934 7262

15/05/2026

🍒 The Cherry on Top! 🍒

Bruce has been part of the Cherry’s family for years now — and we reckon that says it all. 💛

Professional, obliging, competitive, and always ready to help… the Cherry Pit Crew works hard to make every visit easy from start to finish.

From servicing and repairs to rego checks and everything in between, we’re here to keep Maitland moving with good old-fashioned customer service that still puts people first!

Safe to say Bruce knows what’s up

Want to be our next Cherry on Top? Leave us a review 👉 https://g.page/r/CTx7FqQxa1aLEAI/review

Address

89 Elgin Street
Maitland, NSW
2320

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 7pm
Thursday	8am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+61249347262

Website

https://www.cherrysautomotive.com.au/

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