Major Car Service
A thorough major service covering oil, fluids, brakes and a full multi-point inspection.
Quote before any work
Your approval before any extras
All makes & models
Petrol, diesel & hybrid
Honest, no-pressure advice
Only the work your car needs
Deal direct with the workshop
Not a service desk
Major Car Service in Salisbury
A major car service is a comprehensive scheduled service that goes well beyond a basic oil change, covering your engine oil and filters, key fluids, a brake inspection and a detailed multi-point check of the whole vehicle. It is the service most workshops recommend at the larger intervals in your handbook, and it is one of the core jobs we do every day at our Salisbury workshop.
Based at 99 Cross Keys Rd in Adelaide's north, we look after major servicing for families and locals across Salisbury and the surrounding suburbs. We start with an inspection, give you a clear quote, and only carry out the work you have approved. If we find something that needs attention, we will explain it in plain English and let you decide.
What's included
- Engine oil and oil filter replacement
- Air, fuel and cabin filter checks (replaced as needed)
- Top-up and inspection of key fluids (coolant, brake, power steering, washer)
- Brake system inspection for pad and disc wear
- Multi-point inspection of belts, hoses, suspension and steering
- Tyre condition and pressure check
- Battery and charging system check
The benefits of our major service service
Thorough, not rushed
A major service is your chance to catch wear before it becomes a breakdown. We work through a structured checklist rather than just topping up oil.
Honest, plain-English advice
We tell you what needs doing now, what can wait, and what is simply worth keeping an eye on — no pressure and no jargon.
Quote before we start
You get a clear quote up front, and we call you for approval before carrying out any extra repairs we find.
Local and convenient
Easy to reach from across Salisbury and Adelaide's north, so booking your service in doesn't mean a long drive.
Simple, honest and hassle-free
Here's what to expect when you bring your car to us.
- 1
Drop off and discuss
Bring the car in and let us know of anything you've noticed. We'll confirm what the major service typically includes for your vehicle.
- 2
Inspect and report
We carry out the service items and a multi-point inspection, noting the condition of brakes, tyres, fluids, belts, hoses and more.
- 3
Quote any extras
If the inspection turns up anything beyond the service, we contact you with a quote and wait for your approval before going ahead.
- 4
Complete and hand back
We finish the approved work, reset any service reminders where applicable, and talk you through what we found.
What to expect when you book in
No mystery, no runaround. Here's the honest version of how a booking goes — and what we'll need from you so we can get it right the first time.
Booking or dropping in
For servicing, diagnostics and repairs it's best to call ahead on 0481 309 775 so we can set aside the time. Quick jobs and questions are welcome as a drive-in — give us a ring first if you can and we'll let you know the best time to come by.
How long it takes
Times vary by vehicle and what we find once we're into the job, so we don't quote a one-size-fits-all turnaround. Tell us if you need the car back by a certain time and we'll do our best to work around it.
What to bring
Your logbook if it's a service, and a quick note of anything you've noticed — a noise, a light, a leak or a change in how it drives. The more you tell us, the faster we get to the cause.
Signs it's time for major service
Notice any of these? Give us a call and we'll take a look.
- !Your handbook is due for a major service interval
- !It has been a long time or many kilometres since your last service
- !The car feels down on performance or fuel economy
- !You're about to head off on a long road trip
- !You've just bought the car and want to know its condition
Ready to book this in?
Booked in or just after a price for major service? Call the workshop and talk straight to the people doing the work — we'll give you honest advice and a clear quote before anything starts.
On Cross Keys Rd, Salisbury · Drive-ins welcome · 4.6 on Google
What major service costs
Every car's different, so we don't do one-size-fits-all pricing. Here's how it works — and our promise that you'll never get a surprise on the invoice.
What affects the price
- Your make, model and engine
- The parts and fluids your car needs
- What we find during the inspection
- Any extra work — only ever with your OK
our promise
- A free, no-obligation quote first
- A clear price before any work starts
- Your approval before any extras
- Fair, independent-workshop prices
Local major-service pages for Adelaide's north
Coming from nearby? These pages give you the local route, distance and booking details for a major service at our Cross Keys Rd workshop.
Logbook stamped, warranty protected, work that's recorded
Having your car serviced and repaired here doesn't put your new-car warranty at risk. Under Australian Consumer Law, work done by a qualified independent workshop to the manufacturer's schedule, using suitable quality parts, should not on its own void your warranty. We service to spec, use parts and fluids that meet the manufacturer's requirements, and stamp your logbook so your history stays complete.
- Serviced to your manufacturer's schedule, logbook stamped
- Genuine or quality-equivalent parts and fluids
- Every job recorded, so your service history stands up at resale
- A quote before any work, and your OK before any extras
General information, not legal advice — but it's how an honest independent workshop should work, and how we do.
Major Service questions
Common questions about this service. Call us if yours isn't covered.
A minor service usually focuses on oil, filter and basic checks, while a major service is more thorough — it typically adds more fluid replacements and a deeper inspection of brakes, suspension and other wear items. The exact items depend on your vehicle and its service schedule.
It varies by vehicle and what we find, but a major service typically takes a few hours. Let us know if you need the car back by a certain time and we'll aim to work around it.
No. We quote before we start and call you for approval before carrying out any repairs beyond the agreed service.
You deal with the people actually fixing your car — not a service desk.
A real, independent workshop on Cross Keys Rd. Clear quotes, honest advice, and work we'd be happy to put our own name to — because we do.
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Learn morewhile your car's in
Booked in for one job? We'll do a quick visual check and flag anything else we spot — with a quote before any extra work.
across the north
Servicing drivers from Salisbury, Para Hills, Mawson Lakes, Pooraka and beyond.
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