No fine-print games
Car service & repair
Car service & repair
price list
Every price below is what most jobs actually cost: parts, labour and GST included. If your car needs something different, you get a written quote before we start, never after.
The lot
What things cost around here
“From” means most passenger cars land on that figure, though big 4WDs and European stuff sometimes costs a bit more in parts. Either way, the quote you approve is the invoice you get.
Logbook servicing
Minor serviceOil, filter, 40-point checkFactory-spec oil & filter, top-ups, safety check, service log update$289
Major serviceFull scheduled itemsEverything in minor plus plugs, filters, fluids per schedule$549
Brake fluid flushEvery 2 yearsFull system flush with DOT 4, pedal feel restored$119
Coolant flushPer scheduleSystem flushed, correct-spec coolant refilled$149
Brakes
Brake inspectionFree with any servicePads, rotors, lines, fluid: measured and photographed$0
Front or rear padsPer axleQuality pads fitted and bedded correctly$189
Pads + rotorsPer axlePads and new rotors, runout checked after fitment$389
Caliper rebuildPer cornerStripped, sealed, tested: beats replacing when it can$249
Diagnostics & engine
Diagnostic sessionScan + live data + testsWritten report with findings and a firm repair price$165
Pre-purchase inspection120+ pointsHoist, scan, paint gauge, road test, written verdict$280
Timing belt kitInterference enginesBelt, tensioners, water pump: the full kit$890
Battery + testSupplied & codedQuality battery fitted, charging system tested$239
Transmission
Auto fluid serviceAuto / CVT / DSGCorrect-spec fluid, filter where fitted, adaptations reset$395
DSG serviceWet-clutch unitsFluid + filter + mechatronic check$549
Valve body / mechatronicsQuoted after diagRepair or reconditioned exchange. We quote both$1,450
Full rebuildQuoted up frontStripped, measured, rebuilt, dyno-tested, warranted$3,900
Air conditioning
Regas R134aIncl. leak checkEvacuate, vacuum test, regas, performance check$189
Regas R1234yfNewer vehiclesSame process, new-spec gas$329
Leak trace & repairDye + nitrogenFind the leak first, then quote the fix$120
Compressor replacementSupplied & fittedNew or quality reman, system flushed, oiled & gassed$980
Suspension & steering
Suspension inspectionShake-down testOn the hoist, pry-barred and checked, then a firm quote$0*
Shock absorbersPair, fittedQuality replacements, alignment included$620
Struts / springsPair, fittedComplete strut assemblies where it’s smarter$780
Wheel alignment3D rack + printoutAll four corners set to spec, printout in your hand$99
* Free when you go ahead with the quoted repair, otherwise a flat $85 inspection fee that we tell you about first. All “from” prices are for standard passenger vehicles. Commercials, 4WDs and European models may vary on parts.
Bundle and save
Service packages that actually save money
The Essential · $339
Minor service + brake inspection + fluid top-ups + wash. The yearly tick for a healthy car.
- Oil & filter change
- 40-point safety check
- Wash & vac
Most popular
The Long Haul · $649
Major logbook service + brake fluid flush + wheel alignment. For cars doing proper kilometres.
- Full factory-schedule service
- Brake fluid + alignment included
- Digital service log updated
The Family Plan · from $249/car
Two or more cars in the household? Every minor service is $249 each, all year, plus priority booking.
- 2+ vehicles on one account
- Free pre-trip checks
- One call covers the family
How quoting works
Four things that never change
- Written estimates always. Verbals don’t count. You get it in writing with parts and labour split out.Email or printed, your call.
- Photos before extra work. Find something new mid-job? Photo, price, then your decision.Work stops until you reply.
- Old parts returned. Want to see what came off? It goes in the boot in a box.Some people like the proof. Fair enough.
- The quote is the invoice. Approved price = final price. The only way it changes is if you change the job.No “shop supplies” mystery lines either.
Got a written quote from somewhere else? Bring it in and we’ll tell you honestly if it’s fair, and beat it if we can.
Paperwork you can hold
What an estimate looks like here
Money questions
The stuff everyone asks about price
Lower overheads and no franchise fees: we pay for tools and techs, not a marble showroom. Same schedule, same spec parts, smaller number on the invoice.
Only if you add work or we find something new, and that something new always comes with a photo and a separate price for you to approve first. An approved quote never grows on its own.
We take all the usual cards and bank transfer. For bigger jobs over $1,500, talk to Deb about splitting it across two payments. We’d rather work something out than have you drive on worn brakes.
A quick look and a ballpark figure is free. Proper diagnosis (scan tools, tests, a written report) is $165, and it comes off the repair price if you go ahead with us.
Want a number on your job?
Tell us the car and what it’s doing. We’ll come back with a real figure, usually same business day.
Ready when you are
Lock in a booking, lock in the price
Call +61 2 9724 0853 or book online. Quotes confirmed in writing before any work starts.