4 Types of Car Service
When it comes time to get a car service in Sydney , Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and surrounding areas, there are several types of service you can choose from if you?re no longer following your log book service schedule. In this article, we’ll look at four different levels of service you can go for so you can decide which is the most appropriate choice for you.
Level 1: Safety Service
This is the bare minimum service you should go for and is an option if you’re running pretty low on cash. A safety service involves replacing your engine oil, replacing your oil filter, checking under your bonnet, topping up fluids, inspecting belts and hoses and testing the battery. You should also get a vehicle safety inspection, handbrake adjustment, charging system check and cooling system check. While it’s certainly the most affordable option, a safety service will only really last you for 12 months or 15,000km.
Level 2: Major Service
A step up from the safety service, a major service will cost a little bit more but will also last you for twice as long — 24 months and 30,000km, to be exact. It should cover all the things that are covered by the safety service, with a few important extras, including checking the engine management system, a diagnostic scan and fault code analysis, replacement of the air filter, replacement of the external fuel filter and non-platinum spark plugs.
Level 3: Premium Service
Even better than the Major Service and lasting an extra year (36 months) and an extra 15,000km (45,000km total), a premium service should do everything you’ll get in a major service with just two small but crucial additions. First of all, in a premium service you’ll get your brake fluid checked. Some say that brake fluid doesn’t necessarily need replacing if it’s functioning okay, but if you don’t change it you run the risk of microscopic particles of rust wearing away your vehicle parts. Additionally, with a premium service you should get your coolant replaced.
Level 4: Ultimate Service
It’s called an ultimate service for a reason — it does everything that the other services do and goes that extra step to make sure your car is in tip top shape for up to 48 months, or for 60,000km. In an ultimate service, you should receive an on-car fuel injector flush, throttle body clean, engine decarbonisation and fuel tank additive. It’s also the most expensive service but it will benefit you in the long run with a better-running vehicle.
When searching for a car service in Melbourne , Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide or surrounding areas, keep these different levels of service in mind and decide which is best for you. When hiring a mechanic, bear in mind that you could take your car into a repair shop, but you also have the option of contacting a mobile mechanic. The mobile service can come to either your home or office, making the car service convenient for you, and they usually offer upfront quotes as well.
Victoria Addington says:
My husband wants to get a car service for his two-year-old Lexus car. I had no idea that major servicing is a bit hefty on the price but will also last for 24 months and 30,000km. I like that this type covers the safety service, such as checking the engine management system, a diagnostic scan and fault code analysis, replacement of the air filter, and etc. Hopefully, we can find one nearby that offers quality auto servicing.
November 4th, 2020 at 9:40 pm