Log Book Servicing

While you might be tempted to think that log book maintenance is a service only performed by dealerships, the law has a different stance on things. According to Australian legislation, any motor mechanic can complete the servicing without invalidating the warranty, provided they are licensed. This protected service includes both regular maintenance as well as repairs. At Randwick Car Care European Car Service, all of our technicians have a full suite of authorisation and licensing to complete log book maintenance of every make and model of car.

Now that you know you can choose where to take your new car for log book maintenance, it helps to know the difference that each option offers. A local Sydney dealership is likely to have competent personnel and equipment, but an independent auto repair shop like Randwick Car Care European Car Service has a number of advantages. During a routine log book service, we'll also complete a free Multi-Point Inspection, which will greatly increase your chances of avoiding bigger issues.

Because we work on so many different types of vehicles, we need to maintain equipment that can suite any need. As such, only the latest and best will do and we regularly upgrade our equipment to the latest models. In addition, our technicians are not only specialised experts in your car’s manufacturer but probably a dozen more as well. What this means is that their expertise is fully rounded and what may be a difficult problem for a mechanic that only works on a singular make is often easy for our team to solve. Last but not least, all parts used meet the manufacturer's standards at a minimum (and often exceed them).

When to get log book servicing

We strongly suggest you review your log book maintenance task list soon after purchasing your new vehicle to make sure you understand each interval for service and the exact schedule. If you don't understand what you're reading, call us at (02) 9398 7111 and we'll be happy to break the process down for you.

Although every manufacturer can differ slightly in their maintenance recommendations, the first ones you're likely to encounter are standard oil changes after 3 months or 5,000 kilometres, whichever comes first. Apart from these oil changes, log book services will be more rare and include tune ups once to twice a year.

In addition to keeping you riding in comfort and fuel costs minimal when the heat is on, an AC re-gas will also ensure that your ventilation unit works properly in winter as well. It may sound counterintuitive, but a working AC will actually clear the mist off your windshield in winter because it acts as a dehumidifier, making it both a comfort and safety improvement.

Log Book Validation

An important point to remember in the log book service process is to make sure that each job is validated, regardless of whether you come to us or another Sydney independent garage. If you do end up noticing a manufacturer defect or other problem that should be covered by the warranty, one of the first things that will happen is an inspection of your log book. If all of the requirements have not been completed and validated, there is a good chance that the person doing the inspection will declare your warranty to be invalid. Should that happen, you'll be in the unfortunate position of having to pay for the repair yourself. That's why choosing Randwick Car Care European Auto Service in Sydney makes so much sense - we'll make sure that you're completely validated and that nothing will be left to chance.