Why should I have my car serviced?

Lots of people just fill up their car with fuel and kick the tyres every now and again. They forget that regular vehicle repairs and maintenance is a necessary part of owning a car.

At Steve Sorenson Mechanical – a Logan auto repair shop, we know that regular maintenance is a lot better than costly repairs down the road. Sometimes even the smallest of problems can create havoc if left too long unattended.

It doesn’t matter where you live in South-East Queensland, there are always more cars on the road – especially it seems in Logan. Auto repairs are the one item on our list that we can all do without, but sometimes they are unavoidable. The one thing you can do to reduce these costs is to have your vehicle regularly serviced, so any potential problems can be picked up early.

And if you are still not convinced - here are 3 good reasons to have your car regularly serviced:

1.    Safety: As a road user, you cannot ignore the safety of yourself, your loved ones and of everyone else on the road (including pedestrians and cyclists). It doesn’t take much time to check your tyres and brakes – at the very least. Imagine driving in heavy rain and your brakes don’t work and your tyres are bald - both of these could save your life one day.

2.    Performance: If you keep your car well maintained, it not only runs better but your fuel economy is much better. Old oil gets gluggy and prevents your engine from running smoothly. This increases fuel consumption and costs you money. So make sure you change your oil and filters regularly.

3.    Cost: Ignoring vehicle repairs and maintenance can turn simple problems that could have been fixed easily into very costly repairs. Well maintained cars also last much longer, saving you money on replacing the vehicle sooner than you ever thought possible.  

It doesn’t matter where you live in South-East Queensland, there are always more cars on the road – especially in Logan. Auto repairs can be a very costly expense that can be offset by regular maintenance and repairs of your vehicle.

So drop by and see us at Steve Sorenson Mechanical in Logan. Car services are our speciality - call us on 07 38092711 to book your car in for a service or fill in our enquiry form.

Logan auto service – Do I need a dealer to service my car?

You might have noticed that there are a number of car dealerships and mechanical auto shops in Logan. Auto services are a necessary part of car ownership – it helps keep your car roadworthy and safe.

Quite often though, at Steve Sorenson Mechanical (we are a Browns Plains car service auto shop), a customer asks us whether we can service their car for them - or do they have to return to the dealership.

WHAT THE LAW SAYS ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY
In essence you don’t have to return to the dealership for your car services – any qualified mechanic can service your car.
The law that governs this choice is the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, which in layman’s terms states that a car manufacturer cannot void your warranty if you choose to go to an independent mechanic.

So the choice of where you have your car serviced is up to you. There are a few points that you should consider though, when deciding who to go to.

MAKING THE DECISION

One thing to consider is the use of original equipment (OE) parts. Whilst many non-genuine parts can be cheaper to buy (not all OE parts are more expensive), if your car is still in the new car warranty period and a part fails – then you could have a problem on your hands.

The problem is in deciding who is liable for the part failing and any subsequent damage to the car – the car or the parts manufacturer? If you use genuine parts however, then it is more difficult for the car manufacturer to reject your claim against them.

This is also good practice, even if your car is out of the new service warranty period – as any failures due to genuine parts need to be addressed by the car manufacturer.

At Steve Sorenson Mechanical, we are proud of our reputation in Logan. Auto services are one of core business practices and we take great care ensuring your vehicle is serviced well and correctly.

We are located in the Logan area – right in the heart of Browns Plains. Car services help to keep your car safe and roadworthy – call us on 07 38092711 to book your car in for a service or fill in our enquiry form.