Car Servicing in Mitchell With SAE Automotive

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✅ Service with Pride
We take pride in doing the job properly — the little details matter.

✅ Clear Communication
We explain what we found, what it means, and what can wait vs what can’t.

✅ Logbook Servicing (Warranty Friendly)
We follow the manufacturer schedule and use quality parts and fluids.

✅ Full Vehicle Inspection Included
We don’t just change oil — we check your vehicle over and report what we see.

✅ Photos & Notes for Transparency
Where possible, we document key findings so you can make informed decisions.

✅ Locally Trusted Workshop
A proper local workshop in Mitchell, ACT, with a reputation built on quality work.

As a general rule, we recommend servicing every 6 months or 10,000km (whichever comes first).

• Oil degrades over time, even if you don’t drive much 
• Short trips and stop-start driving cause moisture and fuel contamination
• Regular servicing helps prevent expensive failures (cooling, transmission, timing, A/C, etc.)
• It keeps your car safer and more reliable — especially in Canberra’s hot/cold swings
   

If you tow, do lots of short trips, or drive in dusty conditions, your vehicle may need more frequent servicing.

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Ideal for regular maintenance between logbook intervals.

Typically includes:

• Engine oil and oil filter replacement 
• Fluid level checks and top-ups (as required) 
• Tyre pressure check
• Battery and charging system check
• Full safety inspection (brakes, steering, suspension, tyres, lights, leaks) 
• Service report with recommendations (if needed) 

A logbook service means servicing your vehicle according to the manufacturer’s scheduled intervals.

This is essential because it:

• Helps maintain new car warranty compliance
• Protects resale value with a proper service history 
• Ensures items like filters, spark plugs, brake fluid, coolant, and transmission servicing are done at the correct time
   

We follow the manufacturer schedule based on your vehicle’s km and build date, and we’ll advise what’s due now and what’s coming up.

A tune-up is designed to improve drivability, fuel economy, and engine smoothness — especially if your car feels sluggish, rough, or overdue.

May include (depending on vehicle and condition):

• Spark plugs (and ignition components if required)
• Air filter and cabin filter
• Throttle body/intake inspection and cleaning recommendations 
• Fuel system checks and drivability assessment
• Scan tool health check (where applicable)
   

If your vehicle is misfiring, idling rough, or using more fuel than normal, a tune-up is often the best next step.

We offer engine flush as part of our servicing packages to help remove sludge and contamination from inside the engine before the fresh oil goes in.

• Helps reduce sludge build-up from short trips and overdue servicing
• Supports cleaner oil circulation
• Can help noisy lifters/tappets caused by dirty oil galleries (where appropriate)
   

Important: Engine flush is best suited to vehicles with reasonable servicing history. If we believe it’s not suitable for your engine’s condition, we’ll advise you first.