What Does a Logbook Service Include?

Tuesday 23 February 2021

As a car owner, following your vehicles manufacturers logbook recommendations should be a must-do for a variety of reasons. For one, your car maybe one of the biggest investments that most of us are likely to make, and it’s worth making sure that investment lasts by keeping it safe and dependable for you, your family and other road users. Furthermore, keeping up with your logbook services is essential for maintaining the value of the car as, when it comes to reselling, most people are going to look at it first and foremost as an indicator of what kind of condition the car is in.

What exactly comes with a logbook service? Here, we’re going to breakdown the various parts of the service and why they’re so crucial.

Battery Test

As the primary provider of power for your car, it’s essential that we do a battery health test. This includes making sure that not only does your car get the power that it needs, but your battery is able to hold as much of a charge as it should. Its not fun to have a flat battery, especially when your in a hurry.

Tyre inspection, Rotation & Pressure check

After all, the tyre is where the car meets the road, making them one of the most critical components. For that reason, we make sure they’re working properly.

Tighten wheel nuts by hand with a tension wrench

Tighten wheels to the correct tension with tension wrench for your ultimate safety & to ensure your wheel nuts are not over tightened.

If you’re in need of a logbook service, then All Coast Tyre Solutions could be just the team that you need. Work with us and we’ll keep your car in top condition by sending text reminders of when your next service, as well as a reminder sticker on the top of the windscreen so you can easily see how to best take care of your vehicle.

Check Spare tyre condition and pressure

It’s not just the tyres that are already on the car that matter. The spare tyre is an essential part of any emergency kit and you want to make sure you can rely on it when you need it. For that reason, we will check that there are no clear issues with it and it has the right pressure to ensure you can rely on it when you need it most.

Oil Filter Change

Oil filters become more clogged over time as, while doing their job of removing carbon dust and contaminants from your oil, they begin to build a layer of it themselves. Eventually, clogged filters start reducing the amount of clean oil that gets passed through, so we have to replace them regularly.

Oil drain & change

As mentioned, oil filters become less effective over time and this begins to affect the cleanliness of the oil itself. The more impurities in the oil, the less efficiently it lubricates the moving parts of the engine, so we must change it.

Check condition and levels of all fluids and oils

Aside from the oil used to lubricate engine parts, we also check and make sure you have full levels of all liquids in the car, including coolant used to avoid overheating.

Check Condition of all brakes and components

Given that the brakes are essential for helping to control your speed on the road, we naturally need to make sure all parts of it are working as intended.

Heard a squealing noise or felt a shudder when braking? Its over due for a brake check!

Check condition and adjustment of drive belts

Drive belts help provide power to your air conditioning, power steering, alternator, and a host of other car systems. As such, we have to make sure they’re working properly and correctly adjusted.

Inspect driveshaft and CV Boots

By inspecting your driveshaft and CV boots, we can make sure that torque is getting transmitted effectively to the wheels.

Undercarriage inspection

A quick inspection of the undercarriage can help us diagnose a variety of issues, including issues with the track tension.

Inspect engine bay for wear or leaks

Any leaks or other issues in the engine bay can result in worse performance due to the loss of oil, not to mention additional friction that can cause overheating.