The Jensen Interceptor, a legendary British grand tourer, came into our workshop showing signs of significant wear in its suspension and rear-end components. Like many classic vehicles, time and mileage had taken a toll on the car’s handling and road feel—issues the owner wanted addressed with care and expertise.

Worn Upper and Lower Ball Joints: These are crucial to the vehicle’s steering geometry and front-end stability. The worn joints were causing excessive play and uneven tire wear.

Leaking Rear Hub Seals: Oil seepage from the hub area indicated failing seals, which could lead to contamination of brake components and further rear axle damage.

Noisy or Rough Rear Bearings: The bearings were past their service life, causing noise and friction.

Our technicians carried out the following repairs:

Upper & Lower Ball Joint Replacement: Removed the old joints and pressed in new high-quality replacements. Inspected and greased suspension arms and ensured proper alignment after fitment

Rear Hub Bearing & Seal Replacement: Removed the rear hubs, cleaned all mating surfaces. Installed new bearings and oil seals to restore proper lubrication and prevent future leaks. Reassembled the hubs with correct torque specifications to ensure safety and longevity.

With the new ball joints, bearings, and seals installed, the Interceptor now drives smoothly and handles as a grand tourer should. The steering response is crisp, and rear-end noise and oil leaks are fully resolved.

At Barry Cooper Auto Repairs, we treat every classic like a piece of history—because it is. Working on a vehicle like the Jensen Interceptor isn’t just about replacing parts; it’s about preserving the character and driving feel of a rare car built in a different era.

Whether it’s a timeless classic or your daily driver, we’ve got the tools and expertise to keep it running right.

The Jensen Interceptor, a legendary British grand tourer, came into our workshop showing signs of significant wear in its suspension and rear-end components.

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Suspension and Rear-End Rebuild on a Jensen Interceptor

Brake maintenance isn't something to be taken lightly. It's critical for the safe operation of your vehicle and your own personal safety. That's why it's important to stay on top of the maintenance. Don't let a small issue turn into a bigger problem – or worse, an accident

So what's stopping you? Procrastination, or a lack of time and resources? Take a few moments now to check the condition of your brakes and, if necessary, arrange for any required maintenance. That small investment of time now can prevent serious trouble later on down the road.

Drivers everywhere know that the safety of their vehicles should be their number one priority. This is why Barry Cooper Auto Repairs's 65 point vehicle report and its focus on your car's brakes is so essential. Our report not only gives you a thorough overview of the condition of your brakes, but also provides insight into how to prevent future problems and prolong their life. We understand how important the brakes are and want to help keep them in optimal working order. 

Brake services we offer at Barry Cooper Auto Repairs include:

Brake Disc/Rotor And Drum Resurfacing or Machining

From rotors and brake pads to cylinders and lines, the service technicians at Barry Cooper Auto Repairs have the knowledge and expertise to get your car's brakes in the best possible condition. Make sure to have us inspect your vehicle's brakes regularly, as a faulty braking system could be disastrous.

Here we had a customer come in who had 2 different size rotors installed to the same car by another mechanic!

Having 2 different size rotors can affect the braking evenly and you might find the vehicle pulling towards one side, which can be incredibly dangerous.

If you notice any signs a vehicle's brake system might require a service or repair. Speak with us today or book online to have the brakes of your vehicle inspected at our North Hobart workshop today.

Brake maintenance isn't something to be taken lightly. It's critical for the safe operation of your vehicle and your own personal safety...

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Is your vehicle experiencing sporadic operation, poor fuel efficiency, and inadequate performance? These signs may indicate a need for an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) service.

Fuel additive type cleaners do not effectively fix the problem as they only clean the injectors and do remove the carbon build which can build up in the more crucial areas of the fuel system. Any benefit you do get from such products is usually marginal and generally short lived.

Cleaning your Throttle valve, fuel filter and fuel injector

Our various EFI services include items such as;

A good Electronic Fuel Injection service, carried out by qualified mechanics, will ensure that the catalytic converter, the fuel and intake systems, engine valves and combustion chambers are all properly cleaned and are in good condition.

Fuel injectors can clog with fuel deposits over time and can affect how the fuel is delivered to provide maximum performance and efficiency.

Barry Cooper Auto Repairs can clean your fuel injectors!

With our team of experts and specialised equipment, we can remove the injectors and clean them more thoroughly to ensure that your fuel injector system is performing at it's absolute best.

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Hearing a clunking noise? Or a squeal heard today that wasn’t there yesterday? Unusual noises your vehicle makes could turn into costly breakdowns if left unchecked.

Barry Cooper Auto Repairs diagnostic service includes a extensive vehicle system scan of your cars computer systems and components to report and identify any issues you may have with your car. 

Our knowledgeable technicians at Barry Cooper Auto Repairs provide quality diagnostic services. We check many different components of a car such as:

Book in now online, visit us in store or call us today to secure your diagnostic service booking at Barry Cooper Auto Repairs. 

Barry Cooper Auto Repairs diagnostic service includes a extensive vehicle system scan of your cars computer systems and components.

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The Hobart car service Barry Cooper Auto Repairs prides itself for quality service on gearboxes, suspension, engine fault diagnosis and general mechanic motor repairs.

Barry Cooper Auto Repairs mechanics perform engine fault diagnosis & engine tuning. We use specialist diagnostic equipment and scan tools along with brake lathe and gas analyser, professional Bosch products and quality replacement parts like Gates,Repco Ryco and Fuel miser.

The Hobart car service workshop offers in-house Wheel Balancing service, auto electrical, air conditioning, EFI, pre-purchase inspections, gearboxes and differentials, cooling systems, automatic transmissions, tyres and all general mechanical repairs.

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