KEY INSIGHTS
- Car servicing is intrinsic to successful vehicle ownership and safety on the road. Maintaining your logbook schedule is extremely important.
- Understanding the difference between a minor and major car service, and when each is indicated, is also crucial to the enduring safety, functioning, and roadworthiness of your car.
- Sunshine Coast car servicing specialist Andrews High Tech Automotive is your premier choice in Maroochydore and nearby suburbs for both your major and minor car services on the schedule recommended by your vehicle’s manufacturer. We also diagnose and repair issues onsite, and are trained and accredited to work on a wide variety of car makes and models, including European cars.
Each vehicle service your car undergoes is not the same, and much depends on your car’s specific maintenance schedule as set by the manufacturer. It’s important to understand the basic differences and why you should comply with the car maker’s recommendations.
The Importance of Servicing Your Car
Regular servicing is extremely important to keep your car running smoothly and safely. It enables early identification of issues before they become major problems and carries out essential checks on the vehicle’s critical components for your peace of mind. It helps maintain and confirm your car’s roadworthiness, assures its safety, optimises fuel consumption, prevents costly repairs, and helps save you money in the long-term.
For example:
- New oil filters and air filters optimise your engine to run more smoothly and boost fuel efficiency.
- A consistent, regular logbook servicing history enhances your car’s appeal and resale value.
- Regular servicing improves your vehicle’s lifespan.
Minor vs Major Car Servicing
Minor Service
The most frequent type of service, a minor car service (also called a “basic” or “general” service), may be part of the logbook service. Depending on the vehicle manufacturer, make, and model, as well as the engine type and how it is being used, a minor service is generally recommended/required once per year or every 10,000km (whichever occurs first).
Performed by a professional, factory-trained auto technician, it includes:
- Comprehensive vehicle inspection
- Diagnostic checks
- Battery condition testing
- Engine oil replacement
- Filter replacement
- Fluid level inspection (brake fluid, coolant, transmission fluid, power steering fluid)
- Lights and indicators check
- Wiper blade inspection/replacement
- Vehicle greasing
- Air/cabin filter inspection
- Tyre rotation
- Road test
Major Service
A major service is considerably more involved. Its frequency depends upon the vehicle type, engine type, driving conditions, and manufacturer requirements and is clarified in the logbook. For many cars, it’s due every three years or 30,000 to 40,000km (whichever occurs first).
It includes all aspects of a minor service as well as:
- Engine diagnostics for hidden faults
- Ignition system checks
- Replacement of transmission and differential oils
- Flush/replacement of brake fluid and clutch fluid (where applicable)
- Coolant system check and radiator flush
- Inspect suspension and steering
- Check/replacement of wheel bearing grease
- Check/replacement of spark plugs
- Check/replacement of timing belt
- Check/replacement of cabin and fuel filters
- Fuel system inspection and fuel filter replacement
- Exhaust system inspection
- Safety inspection, performance evaluation, and detailed road test
Book Your Next Service at Andrews High Tech Automotive
We are an independent auto servicing and repair specialist based in the heart of Maroochydore and convenient to Mooloolaba, Buderim, and surrounding suburbs. Our experienced team of technicians performs all work in-house, offering superior services for minor and major car servicing (including for European/luxury models), tyres, repairs, engine tuning, wheel alignments, auto air conditioning services, and more. Experience the Andrews High Tech Auto difference for yourself – book online now or call us on 07 5443 4610.