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Car Servicing and Repairs in Mansfield
Mansfield sits on the Logan Road corridor in Brisbane's south east. Safety certificates before a sale, pre-purchase inspections before buying, and full mechanical servicing are the three most common things we do for drivers from this area. We are at 2 Baldock St, Moorooka. Logan Road north links you to us. Full service from $330, oil and filter from $149.
Safety certs and pre-purchase checks
Selling or buying —
inspections here.
A Queensland safety certificate is required when selling or transferring a registered vehicle. What catches sellers out is usually not a large mechanical failure — it is a tyre at minimum tread, a cracked windscreen, a brake light that has been out for a month, or a parking brake that barely holds.
Most of those items are inexpensive when found before you list. They are annoying and time-consuming when found during a sale. We carry out the inspection on site and can repair failures here without a second appointment at a different workshop.
What a pre-purchase inspection covers
We put the car on the hoist and look at what the seller cannot show from the driveway — structural history, undercarriage condition, brake and suspension wear, fluid condition and stored fault codes. You get a written report. Bring the car to us, or arrange for the seller to.
School-run driving pattern
Short suburban trips, lots of starts, low sustained speeds. That driving pattern is harder on batteries and brakes than the distance suggests. Cars used primarily for the school run tend to need more frequent battery and brake attention than their odometer implies.
Logan Road servicing
Stop-start traffic on Logan Road means front brakes work harder than on open road. We measure pads and rotors at every service and note the figures in the written report.
Saturday appointments
We are open Saturday until 3pm for servicing, brake work and inspections. Book ahead if Saturday is the only option that works.
What we do for Mansfield cars
Inspections, servicing, smash repair.
Roadworthy Certificate
For selling or transferring — done on site.
Pre-purchase Inspection
Hoist, scan and written report.
Full Car Servicing
From $330, written report.
Logbook Servicing
Warranty-safe, book stamped.
Brake Repairs
Logan Road stop-start wear.
Battery Testing
For school-run cars.
Accident Repairs
All major insurers accepted.
Suspension Repairs
Steering and suspension.
Nearby suburbs
We also serve the surrounding area
Common questions
FAQ — Mansfield
Do I need a safety certificate to sell my car?
Yes, if the vehicle is registered in Queensland and you are selling or transferring it privately. We carry out those inspections on site.
How long is a safety certificate valid for?
Three months or 1,000km from the date of inspection, whichever comes first. If the car sits for a while before sale, you may need a new one.
What are the most common things that fail?
Tyres below minimum tread, worn brake pads, a cracked or chipped windscreen in the driver's line of sight, a parking brake that won't hold, suspension or steering play, and lights that have stopped working. Most are inexpensive if found before you list the car.
Can I get the car fixed here if it fails?
Yes. The mechanical side of the workshop is in the same building. Most failures can be repaired here and re-checked without a second booking elsewhere.
Can you do a pre-purchase inspection on a car I'm thinking of buying?
Yes. Bring it in or arrange for the seller to. We give you a hoist inspection, a diagnostic scan, and a written report.
How do I get to you from Mansfield?
Logan Road north connects to the inner south corridor and across to Moorooka. We are at 2 Baldock St.
Is Saturday available?
Yes, until 3pm. Book ahead.
How much is a service?
From $330 for a full service, from $149 for oil and filter only.
Do you work on European and diesel cars?
Yes, along with 4WD, fleet, commercial, hybrid and electric vehicles.
Book a Mansfield inspection or service
Safety certs and servicing.
2 Baldock St, Moorooka.
Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, Saturday 8am to 3pm. After-hours key drop available. All major cards and cash.