- How much does a car service cost in Oakleigh South?
- From $165 for Japanese and Korean vehicles and from $195 for German and European vehicles, including GST. The price varies with the oil quantity and filter your engine takes. It covers engine oil that meets your manufacturer's specification, the oil filter, a computer diagnostic scan, brake, tyre and fluid inspections, a general mechanical and safety inspection, and a written checklist you take away.
- What is included in a car service?
- Engine oil that meets your manufacturer's specification and a new oil filter, a computer diagnostic scan and fault-code check, brake inspection, tyre inspection, fluid level checks, a general mechanical and safety inspection, and a written inspection checklist you take away.
- Does the service include a computer diagnostic scan?
- Yes. Every service includes a diagnostic scan that reads stored fault codes from the vehicle's electronic systems. The results are explained along with the inspection checklist, so the service tells you the state of the car rather than only changing the oil.
- What oil do you use?
- Engine oil chosen to meet the specification your manufacturer sets for your engine, together with a new engine oil filter.
- Where do your parts come from, and why do they cost less?
- We buy many parts directly from suppliers overseas, including in China, rather than through a dealer's parts counter, and that saving comes off your bill. Where we can, the part comes from the company that makes it for the carmaker: on a BMW that is often MAHLE, which makes filters for BMW. Same maker, same part, without the BMW logo on the box.
- Are those parts as good as dealer parts?
- Parts from the carmaker's own suppliers are made to the carmaker's specification; what you don't pay for is the logo. Anything else we choose to meet your car's specification, and it is fitted by technicians with dealership backgrounds.
- Do I get anything in writing?
- Yes. You receive a written inspection checklist covering the engine oil, brakes, tyres, fluids, battery, lights, steering and suspension, and the diagnostic scan. It separates what needs attention now from what can be planned for a later visit.
- Will you call before doing extra repairs?
- Yes. If we find anything outside the agreed service, we call you first and explain the cost. No additional work is carried out without your approval.
- Do you carry out logbook servicing?
- Yes. The service is matched to your vehicle's schedule, age and kilometres, and the completed work and inspection findings are recorded so the service history stays in order.
- Do you service European cars?
- Yes. German and European vehicles start from $195 including GST, as they generally take a larger oil quantity and a different filter.
- Can you service Toyota HiAce and other work vans?
- Yes. Trade vans are serviced regularly here, including brake work. Downtime matters on a work vehicle, so we confirm the scope and the time it will take before you drop it off.
- How long does a car service take?
- Most services are completed the same day. If you are also having CarPlay installed on the same visit, allow around five hours in total.
- Can you service the car and install CarPlay in the same visit?
- Yes. One drop-off, both jobs done the same day. Servicing starts from $165 and a CarPlay installation for a Japanese or Korean vehicle is $450.