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What is included in General servicing

We get lots of enquiry on what is included in our service checklist and I think it was about time that we listed it all out!

Here at Ipswich City Mechanical, it doesn’t matter if you are getting a logbook service, general service or safety inspection OR if your car is 6 months old or 20 years old, the Safety Inspection we carry out is the SAME across all makes, models and age of the vehicle.

So let’s break it down…

  • Initial Test Drive
  • Carry out Safe-T-Stop test
  • Check/Clean Air Filter
  • Check/Clean Cabin Filter (if one is fitted)
  • Carry out upper cylinder clean with cleaner (for all Subaru vehicles)
  • Clean & Adjust Throttle Body (As/if required)
  • Inspect intake for contamination (Diesel vehicles only)
  • Clean MAF/MAP sensor/s (As required)
  • Inspect DPF % (diesel particulate filter) and carry out manual burn (Only if fitted with one, an additional $44.00 applies as we need to carry this out before the oil change is done)
  • Check Front and Rear Brakes (mm Remaining Will Be Reported)
  • Check and Adjust the handbrake (if required)
  • Check Tyres (mm Remaining Will Be Reported) (If rotate and balance is required or requested, it will be an additional $55.00)
  • Apply Tyre Shine to Tyres
  • Check Front and Rear Suspension
  • Grease all Points as required
  • Check Front, Rear Diff Oils and Transfer Case oils (if applicable)
  • Check Gear/Transmission Oils
  • Check All Lights
  • Test Brake Fluid (and clutch fluid if manual)
  • Check Power Steering Fluid (if applicable)
  • Test Coolant and Pressure Test Cooling System (if applicable)
  • Test Battery and Charging System (Report will be printed and photo provided)
  • Add Windscreen Additive to Washer Bottle
  • Clean Front and Rear Windscreens
  • Free Replacement Wiper Inserts and/or Heads (if required, if Genuine parts are required, these are an additional cost, but approval will be requested first)
  • Check All Other Fluid Levels and Top Up Accordingly
  • Apply Ipswich City Mechanical Sticker on the rear windscreen (only if you have approved)
  • Apply Service/Registration Reminder Sticker to Windscreen
  • Reset service reminder
  • Final Test Drive
  • Carry out a complimentary vacuum

Pickups, Drop-Offs, Contactless Payments

We also offer the following:

  • FREE drop-off/pick-up service within 5klms of the workshop
  • FREE loan vehicle available for your convenience (must be booked in advance and must be returned with a full tank of fuel)
  • Interest-Free payment options through Afterpay, Humm, Openpay & Zip.
  • All the updated info on what we are offering during the COVID-19 pandemic can be found here.

Roadside Assistance

If you don’t already have roadside assistance for your vehicle, we will provide you with 6 months 24/7 Australia Wide Roadside Assistance for FREE!  We will renew it for you every time you bring your vehicle in for its service.

Refer-a-Friend Rewards

Did you know that we have a refer-a-friend program?  For every person you recommend to us we currently donate 7 days of shelter for rescued animals in Australia BUT we want to give you MORE!

For every new customer, you refer to us, we will continue to donate shelter for rescued animals BUT you will also earn $50 credit* to use towards any future services and repairs!  

How does it work?  Click on this link for all the info to start getting rewarded!

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