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Car Servicing and Repairs in Corinda
Selling a car or buying one — two jobs bring more Corinda drivers to 2 Baldock St, Moorooka than anything else. We carry out Queensland safety certificate inspections on site and do pre-purchase inspections before money changes hands. The Oxley Road corridor brings you straight to us. Full service from $330, oil and filter from $149.
Selling or buying — inspections here
Safety certs and
pre-purchase checks.
A safety certificate in Queensland is required before a private sale or registration transfer. What catches people out is rarely dramatic — tyres under minimum tread, a brake light out, a windscreen chip in the wrong place. Most of it is cheap when found early and annoying when found the week you list the car.
Because the mechanical side is in the same building, anything that fails can usually be repaired here rather than sending you to book somewhere else and return for a re-inspection.
A pre-purchase inspection is the cheapest hour in the deal
We put the car on the hoist and look at what the seller cannot show you from the driveway — structural repair history, oil leaks, brake and suspension condition, tyre wear patterns and fault codes stored in the engine management system. You get a written report.
The Oxley Road corridor
Corinda sits on the corridor with Sherwood and Graceville on one side and Oxley on the other. Follow it southeast toward Ipswich Road and into Moorooka. Parking is on site. Parts of Corinda sit low near the river — if a car has spent time in water, say so when you book.
What a failed inspection actually means
A failed inspection is not the disaster people expect. In most cases the item is small, the fix is quick, and the car is re-checked without you driving anywhere in between. We will not fail a car on something arguable and then quote you for it.
The rest of what we do
Car servicing from $330, oil and filter from $149, logbook servicing for cars under warranty, brake repairs, tyre replacement, smash repairs. All makes and models including European, diesel, 4WD, fleet, commercial, hybrid and electric.
What we do for Corinda cars
Inspections, servicing, smash repair.
Roadworthy Certificate
For selling or transferring — done on site.
Pre-purchase Inspection
Hoist, scan and written report.
Logbook Servicing
Warranty-safe, book stamped.
Full Car Servicing
From $330, written report.
Brake Repairs
Pads, rotors and hydraulics.
Tyre Replacement
Common fail item at inspection time.
Accident Repairs
All major insurers accepted.
Suspension Repairs
Steering and suspension wear.
Nearby suburbs
We also serve the surrounding area
Common questions
FAQ — Corinda
Do I need a safety certificate to sell my car in Corinda?
If the car is registered in Queensland and you are selling or transferring it, yes. We carry out those inspections on site.
What usually fails a safety certificate?
Tyres below minimum tread, brake pads at their limit, a windscreen crack in the driver's line of sight, a parking brake that will not hold, worn steering or suspension parts, and lights that have stopped working. Most are inexpensive if you find them before you list the car.
If my car fails, do I have to go somewhere else to fix it?
No. The mechanical side is in the same building, so most failures can be repaired here and re-checked without a second booking elsewhere.
Is a safety certificate the same as a service?
No. A safety certificate checks defined items against a set standard. A service maintains the car. A car can pass an inspection and still be due for maintenance.
Can you inspect a car I am thinking of buying near Corinda?
Yes. Bring it in, or arrange for the seller to. We give you a written report covering mechanical condition, repair history evidence and stored fault codes.
How do I get to you from Corinda?
Along the Oxley Road corridor toward Ipswich Road, then into Moorooka. We are at 2 Baldock St with on-site parking.
How long does an inspection take?
Allow a couple of hours and tell us if you need the car back at a particular time.
Do you need a booking?
Yes for inspections and servicing. It means the car goes straight onto a hoist.
Do you work on European and diesel vehicles?
Yes, along with 4WD, fleet, commercial, hybrid and electric vehicles.
Book a Corinda inspection
Safety certificates and
pre-purchase checks done here.
Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, Saturday 8am to 3pm. After-hours key drop available. 2 Baldock St, Moorooka QLD 4105.