Guides
The questions we answer over the counter, written down. No sales pitch, just what the rule is and what it means for your car.
Does servicing at an independent void my new car warranty?
Your manufacturer's warranty depends on the car being serviced to the schedule with parts that meet the specification, not on who does the work.
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Logbook service or basic service, which do I need?
A logbook service carries out the schedule your manufacturer set for that interval and records it, while a basic service is an oil and filter change with a safety check.
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What does a check engine light mean?
The check engine light means the engine computer has logged a fault it cannot correct on its own, and whether it is steady or flashing tells you how urgent the drive home is.
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Who services Chinese cars in Melbourne?
Chinese built cars follow the same servicing rules as any other make in Australia, so what matters is the schedule in the book, the right parts and fluids, and a record you can produce.
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How to read tyre wear
A tyre wears in the shape of whatever is wrong with the car, so reading the pattern early tells you whether the problem is pressure, alignment or suspension before the tyre is scrapped.
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Pre purchase inspection checklist
A used car is worth checking in four passes, the paperwork, the body, the mechanical condition and the test drive, before any money changes hands.
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