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What does a mechanic service usually include?

Mechanics are skilled in nearly all aspects of keeping your car maintained, serviced, and repaired, so it’s roadworthy and efficient to run. The exact process during your service will depend on how your mechanic prefers to work and the type of tasks they’re doing, like:

Minor service

This is the most basic engine service a mechanic provides, but it can make a huge difference in whether or not your car can operate efficiently. A minor service usually alternates with a major service, at around the 6-month mark. A mechanic near you can do minor services because your mechanic only needs a flat service to get the job done. They’ll unscrew the sump plug, allowing old oil to drain from your car. Then they’ll remove the old oil filter and replace with a new one that’s the right size for your vehicle. Your mechanic will dispose of your old filter and oil. They’ll also inspect other key components, like your battery, lights, air filters, and other fluids.

Log book servicing / major service

A major service or log book service involves a series of steps in line with your vehicle manufacturer’s service manual. It’ll include a combination of major and minor services, depending on the age of your car, or how many kilometres it’s travelled. Your service may include testing your lights, brakes, and battery. Then checking fluid levels, windscreen wipers, windows, mirrors, steering, suspension, radiator, fan belts, and tyre pressure. Finally, it may also include maintaining/replacing oil filters, hoses, belts, tyres, and wheel alignment. Your mechanic will finish off by stamping your logbook to record the services completed, which can help maintain your car’s resale value.

Roadworthy certificate or pink slip

A roadworthy certificate or pink slip is a specific vehicle check that’s conducted to ensure your car is in a roadworthy condition and can be operated safely. In some states, it’s required when selling a car or may be required each year to confirm your vehicle is safe for registration purposes. A mechanic will check off a list of predetermined items to verify that your car meets a minimum safety standard set out by your state government. They’ll focus on safety, checking things like tyres, brakes, steering, suspension, rust or damage, seatbelts, windows, lights, and your windscreen.

Major and minor repairs

Sometimes your car might need a little extra attention if you’ve had an accident, broken down, or your drive feels a bit different to normal. A car mechanic can perform minor and major repairs on most vehicles. They’ll use diagnostic equipment to locate the issue and decide on a course of action to get your car back on the road. If they don’t have the necessary spare parts, they may need to order them to finish off your repair and replace any faulty parts. Note that a mechanic service is usually limited to your car’s engine and electrics. It’s best to speak to a panel beater if you also have external body damage. 

Recent Mechanic tasks in Southern Highlands

Petrol cap is stuck, need a mechanic!

$50

Huskisson NSW, Australia

4th Feb 2024

So, we’ve got a Troopy Landcruiser and we’ve just got the Jervis. The guy that had the car before has used a bit of a cheap petrol cap with key and we’re struggling to get it off! Looking for a handy man or mechanic! What’s even worse/ funnier is that we do have a second fuel tank but our mechanic in Sydney has moved the ladder in front of it by accident. You can’t write this shit - Due date: Before Tuesday, 6 February 2024

Replace rear rotor and brake pad

$275

Mittagong NSW, Australia

30th Jan 2024

Need to replace rear rotors and brake pads. - Due date: Flexible

Carburetor / fuel issue on Kymco 150 motor scooter

$100

Berrara NSW, Australia

22nd Jan 2024

scooter has fuel issue and wont start. - Due date: Before Friday, 26 January 2024

Someone to fit a Fuel Pump to 1996 Range Rover P38

$300

Moss Vale NSW, Australia

20th Dec 2023

Am broken down in Moss Vale Showgrounds on way home to Victoria. Need a fuel pump fitted and a filter. Have the NOS filter with me and pumps are available in Sydney easily. If you have a scan tool will make life a heck of a lot easier haha. - Due date: Before Thursday, 21 December 2023

Oil filter removal

$50

Nowra NSW, Australia

10th Dec 2023

Just nee a hand getting the filter off - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 10 December 2023

Need brake pads and rotors fitted - parts already purchased

$250

Moss Vale NSW, Australia

17th Nov 2023

we have purchased the brake pads, and rotors and need an urgent job of fitting them. Volvo XC 40 - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 18 November 2023

Replace fuel pump 1999 vt commodore Berlina

$1,000

Moss Vale NSW, Australia

28th Oct 2023

Replace fuel pump 1999 Holden berlina - Due date: Flexible

Clutch adjustment nut ceased old Volvo 12 Farm truck. adjust clutch

$200

Jaspers Brush NSW, Australia

22nd Oct 2023

clutch adjustor nut ceased on old volvo 12 tipper truck. have sprayed nut with wd40, access prot open. need some one familiar with this adjustment repair with out snapping off nut. - Due date: Flexible

Need a tow bar installed

$1,000

Mittagong NSW, Australia

10th Oct 2023

need a tow bar installed on a 2011 tritan ute - Due date: Flexible

Motor Scooter Mechanic

$150

Shoalhaven Heads NSW, Australia

4th Sep 2023

2018 Kymco Like 200i is turning over but not starting. Suspect either spark plug or fuel destabilised. Trying to get it running before 5th to get registered. - Due date: Before Tuesday, 5 September 2023

Oil and coolant change

$100

Bomaderry NSW, Australia

21st Jun 2023

I need and oil change and radiator coolant . - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 22 June 2023

2007 captiva. Timing belt change. Have parts. Need labour

$1,000

Nowra DC NSW 2541, Australia

26th May 2023

Hi have a 2007 Captiva that needs timing belt changed. I have the parts, just need the labour. Roughly how much would it cost? - Due date: Flexible

Replace brake pads on 2010 ford falcon

$250

Moss Vale NSW, Australia

13th Apr 2023

Replace the brake pads on 2010 ford falcon and skim discs if required - Due date: Before Monday, 17 April 2023

Change oil and filter in car

$105

Nowra NSW 2541, Australia

6th Apr 2023

Hi all. Have to drive to Melbourne unexpectedly tomorrow. Car needs oil to be dropped as don't want to drive another 2k without doing so. Beautiful Volvo 2011 Diesel. Need book stamped and time for service light cleared. Hoping someone mobile or other can do tonight or tomorrow morning. Many thanks! - Due date: Before Friday, 7 April 2023

Head unit Installation & Dash cam

$150

Renwick NSW, Australia

3rd Mar 2023

I'm after a new head unit and installation for Mazda CX5 2014 and also dash cam install if possible. Semi flexible on day and time - Due date: Flexible

Change timing belts & pulleys on my 159 Alfa

$600

St Georges Basin NSW, Australia

29th Dec 2022

I have the parts to have all belts & pulleys changed my timing belt system . The car in a 2009 sport wagon 159 Alfa . I require a workshop to fit theses items - Due date: Flexible

Mechanic work

$1,800

Canyonleigh NSW, Australia

21st Sep 2022

2 weekends work on project vehicles Ford MK 7 transit ford pk ranger and Land rover TD5 to assist in getting vehicles repaired Parts are supplied, some diagnosed others need tidying Qualified mechanics familiar with the mechanicals on the above makes - Due date: Flexible

Replace clutch fan,brakes and rotors w x5 e53

$200

Mittagong NSW, Australia

1st Sep 2022

I have the parts and just labour needed plus clutch fan tool - Due date: Before Saturday, 3 September 2022

Setup Head Unit and Reverse Camera

$200

Nowra DC NSW 2541, Australia

4th Jul 2022

I need to setup a Head Unit for my Toyota Rav4 with reverse camera. - Due date: Flexible

Need oil change and some one to look at my clutch

$60

Hill Top NSW, Australia

14th Jun 2022

Need oil change for Holden cruze and clutch checked - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 14 June 2022