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The Significance of Routine Car Servicing

Are you keen on ensuring your vehicle remains safe and dependable?

At The Engine Bay a car service encompasses three fundamental elements:

  • A comprehensive 65-Point Vehicle Inspection report.
  • Preventative maintenance aimed at reliability and cost-efficiency.
  • An oil and filter replacement.

Assuming the identified areas are attended to and rectified, regularly servicing your vehicle with a skilled and professional mechanic ensures that your car is thoroughly inspected and maintained in its optimal condition. Servicing your vehicle at consistent intervals with The Engine Bay facilitates the following:

  • Identifying issues before they become hazardous - Brakes are merely one component that necessitates regular checking to ensure your safety and that of others. Numerous other elements, such as tyres, belts, steering, suspension, and shock absorbers, also contribute significantly to the safety and reliability of your vehicle.
  • Preventing engine oil sludge - It's crucial to replace engine oil before its lubricating properties diminish excessively due to time, contamination, and use.
  • Early detection of sludge accumulation - Sludge build-up in engine oil galleries, often caused by infrequent oil changes, is a primary factor in premature engine wear.
  • Providing clarity through the 65-Point Inspection - This helps identify components that are wearing out so they can be replaced before they fail, thus avoiding inconvenience and additional expenses.

The most appropriate service interval for your vehicle depends on various factors, including the type of vehicle, its age, and the conditions under which it is driven. Generally, we recommend a service interval of 5000 kilometres or six months.

At The Engine Bay, our team possesses the expertise and knowledge required to service your passenger and family car, as well as light trucks, diesel vehicles, and trailers. Our experienced team is readily available to address any concerns you may have regarding your vehicle.

We provide you with reliable car servicing and the assurance that the mechanic working on your vehicle is fully trained. Additionally, we are RAA approved, offering an added layer of trust and security.

In conclusion, regular servicing is paramount in ensuring that your vehicle remains in its best possible condition, guaranteeing safety, reliability, and cost savings over time.

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Got Questions about Log Book Servicing? Read some of the regular questions our customers ask us.

Our customers regularly ask these questions.

Do you check my brakes?

Yes. If your brakes are at their worn limit or close to, we give you the option of changing the pads and machining the rotors while the car is with us for it's service. Otherwise we can give you a rough timeline of how long you might have before they require changing.

How often should I change my fuel filter?

We recommend every 30,000km or every third service

How often should I change my cabin air filter?

Usually once a year. We inspect this with every service. We will clean it if possible ie remove leaves, minor debris or we will recommend changing it if it is clogged or damaged. It's important to keep the air inside your car fresh.

What brand of oil do you use?

Penrite, always, we trust this brand for all vehicles. If a customer specifies a genuine oil we can source this.

Can you fill in my log book?

Absolutely. We ask that you leave the log book on the passenger seat for easy access.

Will you check my battery?

Most definitely. We will test your battery at every service and advise you if it is on it's way out.

I have an engine light on. Is that part of my service?

No, it is not part of your service. We can definitely look at the engine light but that is a diagnostic service and requires time to diagnose the issue separately. Once we have identified the issue we will provide a quote for repair. In many cases we can address the issue at the same time while you car is in for a service. In other cases we may need to wait for a part or undertake a major repair over a few days. We will always discuss this with you and plan for the work to be done.

What is included in a service?

Oil and oil filter change including a 65 point safety check which can identify any potential issues in the future.

What happens when you find an issue during my service?

If there are any issues identified during the service, we provide you with a report and quote as quickly as possible. No work is completed unless authorised by you.

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