Mobile Logbook Service Melbourne

A logbook service is the scheduled service your car's manufacturer sets for its age and kilometres. Mechanic Near You carries it out at your home or workplace across Melbourne's west and Geelong, from $179 and in about 2 hours. You do not have to go back to the dealer to keep your manufacturer's warranty.

• From $179
• About 2 hours
• At your home or workplace
• Done to your manufacturer's service schedule
• 7 days a week, 7 am to 9 pm

Service due, and no day to spare

The reminder light comes on, or the sticker on the windscreen says you are already over. You know the car is due. You also know what a dealer service costs you: a morning drop-off, a lift to work, a phone call about extras, and a dash back before closing.

So the service slides a few weeks. Then a few more. That is how a warranty gets put at risk and a small fault grows into a large bill.

A mobile logbook service takes the hassle out of it. We come to your driveway or your work car park, do the scheduled service there, and you get on with your day.

What is a logbook service?

A logbook service is a car service carried out exactly as your manufacturer's schedule sets out for that point in the car's life. The schedule is printed in the service log book that came with the car. It lists what must be inspected, replaced and recorded at each interval.

That is the difference from a general service. A general service follows a standard maintenance checklist. A logbook car service follows your car's own schedule, so it can include extra items at certain intervals, such as spark plugs, brake fluid or transmission fluid.

You will see it written as one word or two: logbook service or log book service, logbook servicing or log book servicing. They are the same thing.

Will a mobile logbook service keep my warranty?

Yes, when it is done to the manufacturer's standards. The ACCC's guide for new car buyers says a manufacturer's warranty typically allows you to choose your preferred repairer for servicing, as long as the manufacturer's maintenance and servicing standards are met.

Australian Consumer Law guidance for the motor industry spells out what a warranty can ask for: servicing by qualified staff, to the manufacturer's specification, using appropriate quality parts where required. That is how we carry out every logbook service.

Two things are worth knowing before you book:

• Warranty repairs still go to the dealer. If a part fails under warranty, the manufacturer's dealer network fixes it. Where you service the car is your choice.
• Dealer extended warranties can differ. An extended warranty sold by a dealer may require dealer servicing, so check its terms first.

Independent mechanics can also get the right information. Under the Motor Vehicle Information Scheme, car makers must make service and repair information for vehicles built from 2002 available to Australian repairers at no more than fair market value. Our guide to logbook servicing and warranty law covers this in more detail.

What's included in our logbook servicing

Every logbook service covers the items your schedule lists for that interval, plus these checks:

• Engine oil and oil filter replacement
• Air filter inspection, and replacement if required
• Cabin filter inspection
• Brake system inspection
• Suspension and steering inspection
• Battery and charging system test
• Belt and hose inspection
• Tyre condition and pressure check
• Fluid level inspection and top-up
• Diagnostic scan

Some intervals call for more. The table shows what typically changes as the kilometres climb. Your own log book always has the final word.

Our logbook service checklist by kilometre goes through each interval. If your service needs items beyond the standard package, we tell you the cost before we start. Nothing is added without your approval.

Log book service price in Melbourne

Our mobile logbook service starts from $179. The final price depends on your car's make, model and engine, the oil it needs and which interval is due.

For comparison, logbook services in Melbourne commonly cost between $200 and $600 in 2026, and European cars can cost more. A 60,000 km service usually costs more than a 15,000 km one, because more parts are scheduled. Our Melbourne logbook service cost guide compares dealer, independent and mobile pricing.

How to get a logbook service quote

Call 0406 396 397 or book online and tell us five things: make, model, year, current kilometres and when the car was last serviced. With those we can tell you which service is due and give you a price before we come. Our car service quote guide explains how to compare quotes fairly.

Your car service log book, and what to do if it is lost

The service log book is the booklet that came with your car. Some people call it a car service book, a vehicle service book or a car maintenance log book. It holds the service schedule and a page for each service, where the mechanic records the date, the odometer reading and the work done.

It matters for two reasons. It is your proof that the car has been serviced on schedule, which counts if you ever make a warranty claim. And a complete vehicle service log book makes the car easier to sell.

Can an independent mechanic fill in my log book?

Yes. ACCC guidance says an independent repairer may sign or stamp the relevant page of your service logbook once the service is done. Leave your log book in the car on the day so the service can be recorded in it, and keep the invoice with it.

Service log book replacement: what to do if yours is lost

A missing log book is common, and it can be fixed.

1. Order a replacement car service log book. The spare parts department of a dealer for your make can usually supply one.
2. Rebuild the history. A dealership that serviced the car can usually reproduce its servicing details. Some brands also keep service history online.
3. Gather your receipts. Invoices for labour and parts are the best evidence of how the car has been looked after.
4. Start recording again. From the next service, every entry goes in the new book.

Buying a used car with no log book? Treat it as a warning sign and get a pre-purchase car inspection before you pay.

How our mobile logbook service works

1. Book. Call or book online with your car's details.
2. We confirm the service and the price. You know both before we arrive.
3. We come to you. Home or workplace. We need the keys, the log book and a safe place to work on the car.
4. We service the car. Allow about 2 hours for most cars.
5. You get your car back, serviced and recorded. Keep the invoice with your log book.

Logbook service areas

We are based in Wyndham Vale and travel across Melbourne's west and the Geelong region.

We also cover Point Cook, Altona, Altona North and Williamstown. See all our service areas.

Work in the Melbourne CBD or close to it, such as Port Melbourne, South Melbourne or Carlton? Call first. We service cars at workplaces where there is safe, legal parking, and we will confirm whether we can reach you.

Why drivers choose a mobile logbook service

• No lost day. No drop-off, no lift to work and no waiting room.
• You talk to the mechanic. The person you call is the person who knows your car.
• No surprise extras. Anything outside the scheduled service is quoted first, and you decide.
• Lower overheads. We have no showroom or service desk to pay for, and our prices reflect that.

Logbook service questions

How often does my car need a logbook service?

Most cars are due every 10,000 to 15,000 km or every 6 to 12 months, whichever comes first. Your log book gives the exact interval for your car.

What happens if I miss a logbook service?

Book it as soon as you notice. A skipped service can put your warranty at risk, and it leaves a gap in the service history that a future buyer will see.

Do I have to use genuine parts?

No. You do not have to buy genuine parts to keep the manufacturer's warranty, as long as the parts are of appropriate quality. A non-genuine part is covered by its own supplier's warranty instead of the car maker's. We use parts and oils that meet your manufacturer's specifications.

How long does a logbook service take?

About 2 hours for most cars. A service with extra scheduled items can take longer.

Which cars do you service?

Most petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles, including SUVs, 4WDs, vans and light commercial vehicles.

Is a mobile car logbook service as thorough as a workshop service?

Yes. The manufacturer's schedule sets the work, wherever it is done. We bring the tools, parts and diagnostic equipment to you.

Can you service my car at work?

Yes. We can carry out your logbook service in your workplace car park while you work, as long as there is a safe place to work on the car.

Book your logbook service

Keep the warranty, keep the service history and keep your day. Call 0406 396 397 between 7 am and 9 pm, 7 days a week, with your car's make, model, year and kilometres.