Expert installation of 4WD upgrades and modifications, including suspension, bull bars, snorkels, winches and other accessories designed for improved off-road performance.
If you’re looking to improve the performance of your 4WD, our Hornsby team provides upgrades and custom modifications that prepare your vehicle for off-road conditions. From adding suspension lift kits, bull bars and snorkels, to winches, underbody protection and off-road lighting, every installation is completed to improve your 4WD’s handling and protection while keeping it safe and road-legal.
Our qualified mechanics specialise in fitting modifications the right way, with a focus on performance, safety and compliance. Whether you’re setting up your vehicle for weekend adventures or building a tougher 4×4 for work and touring, we’ll install the upgrades that give you the clearance, strength and reliability you need.
Whether your 4WD is built for work or adventure, our team are trained to fit upgrades and service all makes with care.
New South Wales has some of the best off-roading in Australia, from the Watagans and Blue Mountains to Stockton Beach and the High Country trails. To make the most of these conditions, your vehicle needs to be fitted with the right upgrades. We install upgrades and accessories for all popular 4WD vehicles in Australia, including:
We install upgrades and accessories from our trusted 4WD suppliers and brands, ensuring everything is fitted correctly and covered by the manufacturer’s warranty for safe, reliable performance.
Some of the brands we regularly work with include:
*Looking for a specific brand? Let us know and we’ll source it for you.
There are many ways to improve your 4×4’s off-road capability. We provide expert installation for the most popular upgrades, each fitted to perform reliably while staying road-legal.
A suspension lift kit gives your 4WD more clearance and improves handling on rough terrain. We provide professional installation of 4WD suspension lift kits and upgrades, ensuring every component is fitted correctly and complies with legal requirements. With the right lift installed, your vehicle can accommodate larger tyres and achieve better approach, departure and breakover angles for safer off-road driving.
You should book a log book service every 10,000 km or every 6 to 12 months, whichever comes first. The exact timing depends on your vehicle’s make, model and driving conditions.
No, you do not have to service your car at the dealership. A qualified independent workshop like Matt Gates Automotive can complete a log book service to manufacturer standards and keep your warranty intact.
Yes, our log book service will retain your warranty. We follow the manufacturer’s servicing schedule, use quality parts and fluids, and update your log book at every service.
Yes, we can stamp your log book after each service. This ensures your service history is complete and your vehicle remains compliant with warranty requirements.
Yes, we can stamp your log book after each service. This ensures your service history is complete and your vehicle remains compliant with warranty requirements.
Yes, we can stamp your log book after each service. This ensures your service history is complete and your vehicle remains compliant with warranty requirements.
Yes, we can stamp your log book after each service. This ensures your service history is complete and your vehicle remains compliant with warranty requirements.
Yes, we can stamp your log book after each service. This ensures your service history is complete and your vehicle remains compliant with warranty requirements.
Every mechanic working at Matt Gates Automotive prides themselves on delivering a superior service. That is why we’re trusted by drivers in Hornsby, on the North Shore and across all of Sydney.
Every service is conducted by trained, experienced mechanics.
You get plain‑English updates, clear quotes, and no hidden extras, no jargon, just facts.
Ask about courtesy cars, pick-up/drop‑off options — availability permitting.
Not all suspension lifts require approval, typically only substantial lift modifications do. We ensure all 4WD lifts and tyre upgrades are installed within legal limits and provide guidance regarding any necessary certification.
In NSW, lift kits are allowed up to a certain height before engineering approval is needed. The exact allowance depends on the vehicle and the combination of suspension and tyre changes. Our team will advise on what’s permitted and help you select a kit that delivers more clearance while staying compliant.
Some upgrades can impact both registration and insurance. Insurers and registration authorities may ask for proof that modifications are certified and legally compliant. By choosing professional installation and working within approved limits, you reduce the risk of future complications.
We work with authorised certifiers where certification is required. This means your modifications can be signed off as safe and compliant, giving you confidence that your 4WD is both road-legal and covered by insurance.
Let Matt Gates Automotive take care of all of your motoring maintenance.
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02 8921 9004
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