Minor car services maintain your vehicle by ensuring services are performed when required and prevents the possibility of major problems down the line.

This essential, regular service maintains lubricant and fluid levels, together with an inspection of brakes, exhaust, steering, suspension and other key safety items. We may also recommend an engine flush treatment to maximise the effectiveness of your oil change and a fuel treatment to help clean the fuel system and improve performance and economy.

Looking for a “car service near me”. Our minor car services can include:

• Change engine oil and filter
• Check and top up all oils and fluids
• Check brakes
• Check exhaust
• Check transmission
• Check steering and suspension
• Check (external) engine belts and hoses
• Check all lights
• Check tyres and pressures
• Check windscreen wipers and washers
• Battery test
• Safety inspection

A major car service becomes necessary when the general service management of your vehicle requires some specialised and professional treatment and car care. This extensive full car service includes all the items from our minor car service, replacement spark plugs and front wiper blades, plus an analysis of the engine management system.

Please note that a check or inspection may reveal the need for additional parts, in order to complete your service. If so, we will always consult and provide an estimate prior to commencing any additional work.

Looking for a “car service near me”? Our major car services can include:

• Change engine oil and filter
• Check and top up all oils and fluids
• Check brakes
• Check exhaust
• Check transmission
• Check steering and suspension
• Check (external) engine belts and hoses
• Check all lights
• Check tyres and pressures
• Check windscreen washers and replace (standard) front wiper blades
• Battery test and report
• Pressure test cooling system and test coolant condition
• Test brake fluid condition
• Check (external) air and fuel filters
• Check (internal) cabin filter if fitted
• Replace spark plugs as required
• Fuel additive and engine flush treatments as recommended
• Safety inspection

We can complete a full service your vehicle and still maintain your manufacturer’s warranty but not at the expensive dealer price. Our fully qualified mechanics will ensure that your scheduled Logbook Services are undertaken according to the manufacturer’s specifications to keep your car running in optimal condition.

We provide Logbook Servicing on all vehicles at an affordable cost in Brisbane, including South Brisbane & Ipswich.

Our yearly car service is for every 12 months or 15000kms and includes a change of engine oil and oil filter, a brake and safety inspection, an under bonnet check and top up & checking the cooling and charging systems.

After 3 years or 45,000km your car may need other services or repair.  Our 3 year service includes all of the 1 year services plus an air filter replacement, brake fluid change & full inspection for any parts needing replacement.

A 6 year car service is an extensive service we recommend for every 100,000km or 6 years. It is ideal if you’ve missed previous car services or are unsure of your car service history. It includes all of the 1 and 3 year services plus spark plug replacement, fuel filter replacement, engine management system diagnostic scan and fault code analysis & engine coolant replacement.

Our experienced technicians can diagnose problems with your auto electrical system and get your car’s radio, lights, alternator or other electrical component working again with no fuss and affordable prices.

Common problems to your auto electrical system can include a flat battery, normal wear and tear, incorrect belt tension & blown fuses. All of these issues can be easily resolved in our car repair shop.

Our Mechanics service & repair all makes of cars, light vehicles and four wheel drives. Mechanical Repairs for Brisbane, including the Western Suburbs, South Brisbane & Ipswich.

You should bring your car in for general mechanical repairs if you experience any problems including car break down, strange noises from your car, leaking oil, excessive fuel consumption or difficulty starting.

Belts and hoses are small items in your car, but without these small parts your vehicle systems would all break down. Call us today for emergency repair of a radiator hose or monitoring of the wear and tear on the fan belt. Our services for belts and hoses at WS Automatics include coolant hose replacement, serpentine belt replacement, timing belt replacement, v-belt replacement, fan belt replacement, air intake hose replacement, clamp repair, transmission fluid hose replacement and steering fluid hose replacement.

Tyres are one of the most vital components on your vehicle and they need to be in a good roadworthy condition free from damage and correctly inflated. They must have a minimum of 1.6 mm of tread across the entire tread area of the tyre. Incorrectly maintained tyres may be costly as incorrect pressures and alignments can prematurely wear out your investment.

Watch for these signs to know if your car tyres are worn or aren’t correctly maintained:

• Car pulls right or left
• Excessive fuel consumption
• Lack of grip
• Premature wear
• Extended stopping distance
• Extra effort required when turning

Two of the most important parts of your car are the battery and the electrical system. If your car won’t start, the car battery could be the problem. Issues with the starter or the alternator are also commonly linked to car starting troubles. If you’re experiencing any problems with your car starting bring it to us and we will test the health of your car battery as well as the charge rate of the electrical system that charges your battery. Our trained technicians will swiftly identify whether your car starting problem is a result of the car battery or another critical component.

Our Brisbane mechanics are radiator specialists. Looking for “radiator repair near me”? We can service, repair or replace your radiator. A properly functioning radiator is crucial to keeping your engine running properly. If your car radiator is faulty or leaking it can cause major problems.

Our car radiator repairs & services include:

• Check Condition of Cooling System
• Check Drive Belt and Hoses
• Replace Radiator
• Replace Coolant

Have you been looking for a 4WD service centre near you? 4WD vehicles can require much, and sometimes more maintenance and repair servicing as any other vehicle. At WS Auto, our 4WD mechanics can provide minor and major 4WD car services as well as expert advice on all aspects of 4WD servicing.

At WS Auto we can service any make, model and year of car. From automatic transmissions to manual, 4WD’s, European and Luxury Cars.

To see an expanded list of cars we service, visit this page.

We will service anyone who books into our shop! Typically our customers come from the South of Brisbane but we have loyal customers coming from further away for our services. If you’re within driving distance then we welcome you to our shop (and if your car is broken down then don’t worry, we can organise towing!)

Visit this page to see a full list of suburbs.