Is RWC considered a car service?

[tngster]

Hi all, I just received my 1996 Camry Vienta today. It just passed its RWC and got some new parts from it. The previous owner said that the last service was about 9 months ago and since then it has only done <1000kms. Should I send it in for a standard service at Ultratune or would a basic service at Kmart suffice?

[jeffy]

just get it serviced to be sure, to whomever mechanic you trust,

[Andrew357]

A basic service is usually the same across most mechanics. They usually compose of:

- engine oil change

- engine oil filter change

- vehicle inspection (suspension brakes etc) but they won't do any other work unless approved.

As Jeffy has said, it is more a case of which mechanic do you trust most? It's probably worthwhile getting the car serviced and shouldn't be much more than $150.

[Hiro]

Is RWC considered a car service?

No, not in ANY way - unless other states RWCs are markedly different from NSW's pink slips, they basically just check the lights and tyres, make sure nothing leaks, the brakes work, no rust etc etc. Nothing should be touched, adjusted, removed or replaced in carrying out a roadworth, so it is about as far from a proper service as you can possibly have.

[tngster]

Thanks guys, I've left the car at Ultratune today for major servicing. Guy quoted me $280. Suppose that's normal. But if Kmart's servicing is cheaper and pretty much the same as Ultratune, I'll use kmart from now on.