The short answer. At Vertex Automotive in North Parramatta a basic car service is from $199, a logbook service is from $199 and a European car service is from $199 for 4-cylinder models. A major service is quoted for your car. What you pay depends on the oil your engine takes and how much of it, the filter, and what your manufacturer’s schedule has due at that interval. We confirm the figure for your car from its rego before any work starts.
Our prices
- Basic car service, from $199. An oil and filter change, up to 6 litres of the grade your engine calls for, the air filter cleaned and a diagnostic scan. That covers most cars; engines that take more oil cost more, priced by engine.
- Logbook service, from $199. Your manufacturer’s schedule for that interval, priced for your car, with the logbook stamped and the records kept.
- European car service, from $199. 4-cylinder European models on approval-grade oil with OE-specification filters. Bigger engines that take more oil cost more, priced by engine, and anything we don’t list is priced for your car first.
- Long-life oil service, an estimated $450 for a typical car. Oil carrying your engine’s approval, with the final figure confirmed for your car.
- Major service, quoted. Your manufacturer’s bigger interval, priced for your car before work starts.
- Car service and pink slip, from $239. Both in one visit. Basic car service from $199 plus pink slip $52 is from $251 booked separately.
What changes the price of a car service?
- The oil. The price is set by how much oil your engine takes. The starting price covers up to 6 litres; an engine that takes more is the next price up, shown for your car before you book.
- The filter. A common oil filter is in the starting price. A dearer one is priced for your car.
- What is due at your interval. A logbook service follows your manufacturer’s schedule, and some intervals add other filters, fluids and spark plugs. The bigger intervals are a major service.
- The car. European, uncommon and prestige models, and SUVs and 4WDs that take more oil or a dearer filter, are quoted first.
Two quotes for the same car can differ for these reasons alone. A quote that names the oil grade, how much goes in, the filter and the items due tells you what you are paying for.
Basic or logbook service?
A basic service is an oil and filter change, an air filter clean and a scan. A logbook service does whatever your manufacturer’s schedule lists for your car at that interval. If the car is under its new-car warranty, or you want an unbroken service history, book the logbook service. Not sure which interval you are at? Send your rego and the kilometres. Logbook service vs basic service covers it in more detail.
Do I have to go back to the dealer?
The ACCC says a manufacturer’s warranty “typically allows you to choose your preferred repairer for service and repair”, “as long as the manufacturer’s maintenance and servicing standards are met” (ACCC, Just bought a new car?). Every service follows your vehicle's manufacturer requirements: the oil specification, filters and parts it calls for. We stamp the logbook and keep the records here.
How do I get a firm price?
Send your rego with the job ticked on the card. We look up the oil your engine takes, how much it needs and the filter, then ring you with the price for your car and a time. Nothing is booked until you say yes, and nothing extra is done without your OK.