What Does a Log Book Service Include

Tuesday 11 March 2025

What Is A Log Book Service?

A log book service is a form of vehicle service that sticks exactly to the manufacturer's guidelines as laid down in your car’s log book. This is crucial to those whose vehicle is under warranty because it helps to show that you have properly looked after your vehicle, and that if anything happens in the car and not you are at fault.

Log book services should be done every 10,000 km and will cover measurements and safety checks. Repairs and replacements will also be done at your log book service if they are needed.

Normal Service Vs Log Book Service

There are several different kinds of service available for your vehicle, and you must know which one is suitable for your needs. First, there is a 100,000 KM service, which is an in-depth service of your car that will cover a wide range of issues, from engine oil changes to spark plug replacements. These have nothing to do with log book services and should be done for safety, whether your car is under warranty or not. Then there is a log book service, as described above, and financially a normal service which is also done at 10,000KM.

A normal service and a logbook service differ in that the latter is more general, while the former keeps precisely to the producers in your logbook. What this means is if you have a vehicle under warranty, a log book service is the best choice. However, if your car is not under warranty, a normal service may suffice every 10,000 km. If you are unsure as to the type of service that is best for your vehicle, give our expert and friendly team a call for some advice.

Why Is A Log Book Service Important?

Keeps Warranty Valid

The first, which has already been mentioned, is that a log book service will help you keep your manufacturer's warranty valid. This is because vehicle manufacturers insist that cars be serviced by service facilities that have been specially approved for that specific make and model and at regular intervals. Not keeping up to date with these log book services means your car's warranty becomes void. In turn, this leaves you holding the bill if something goes wrong.

Boosts Vehicle Performance

Another reason to keep up to date with your log book service is that it will help to ensure your car runs as efficiently and effectively as possible. This is because car parts wear over time, which can decrease their effectiveness and safety. By making sure they are checked to the proper standards regularly, you can avoid this and ensure your car continues to work fuel efficiently and mechanically effectively over time.

Preserves Your Vehicle's Value

Making sure you get your vehicle regularly log book serviced can also help preserve its value. Indeed, presenting potential buyers with a full service history, including logbook servicing so they know it's been done inline with some manufacturers guidelines, is likely to increase the value that they're willing to pay for a second half vehicle.

Finding Issues Before They Become Problems

Logbook services are detailed and completed by experts. One of the benefits of this is that those experts will be able to identify any issue, such as fluid leaks or rusted brakes, well before they become a major problem. This allows you to get them fixed proactively and ensure the smooth running and safety of your vehicle.

What Does Log Book Service Include?

A logbook service will comprise a range of checks and adjustments, including:

Inspection and adjustment of brakes
Oil filter and engine oil change
Tyre pressure check
Under the Bonnet fluid check and replenish
Test of computer battery
Radiator hose test
Steering and suspension check
A full 40-point vehicle inspection
Fan belts check
Vehicle lights check

Choose All Coast Tyre Solutions for all your Log Book Service needs

Bring your vehicle into All Coast Tyre Solutions if it is due for its log book service! We are a family-run business with generations of experience. Led by brothers John And Peter O’Leary, All Coast Tyre Solutions will provide you with a fast, efficient and great value log book service. What's more, we operate in a range of locations including Yandina, Maroochydore, Gympie, and Nambour, making it easy to bring your vehicle in no matter where you are located on the Sunshine Coast.

Access all the benefits of log book servicing by calling our friendly and knowledgeable team or booking your log book servicing online today!