A logbook service at Ultra Tune Deception Bay follows the manufacturer’s specific guidelines for your vehicle, ensuring warranty compliance and optimal performance. While the exact items vary by make, model, age, and mileage, typical components and procedures include:

Oil and Filter Change: Replacing engine oil and the filter to maintain lubrication and engine health.

Fluid Top-Ups: Checking and replenishing coolant, brake fluid, transmission fluid, and windscreen washer fluid to prevent system failures.

Brake Inspection: Examining pads, discs, and fluid levels for safety and responsiveness.

Tyre Inspection: Assessing pressure, tread, and condition (including the spare) to enhance handling and efficiency.

Battery and Charging System Test: Evaluating for wear to avoid unexpected breakdowns.

Lights, Wipers, and Horn Check: Verifying functionality to meet road safety standards.

Suspension and Steering Check: Inspecting components for damage or alignment issues to ensure stability.

Computer Diagnostics (if applicable): Scanning for error codes and performing updates as per manufacturer recommendations.

Exhaust System Inspection: Checking for leaks or damage to maintain emissions compliance.

Logbook Stamping: Updating your vehicle’s logbook with a stamp to record the service. This service uses genuine or high-quality parts and helps detect issues early, preserving resale value and warranty validity.

Indicators that your vehicle's brakes require replacement include squealing or screeching noises during braking, which often result from wear indicators on the brake pads making contact with the rotors. A grinding sound suggests more advanced wear, potentially involving metal-on-metal contact that could damage the rotors. Additional signs encompass vibrations or pulsing in the brake pedal, a soft or spongy pedal feel, the vehicle pulling to one side when braking, extended stopping distances, or activation of the brake warning light on the dashboard. Visible inspection may reveal thin brake pads or scored rotors, necessitating professional evaluation to confirm the need for replacement.

Upon illumination of the check engine light, first verify if the gas cap is securely fastened, as a loose cap can trigger the indicator. If the light remains steady and the vehicle operates normally, reduce speed and load to minimize potential damage, then arrange for a diagnostic scan at a qualified service center to identify the underlying issue, which may range from minor sensor faults to more significant concerns like a faulty catalytic converter. Should the light flash, indicating a severe problem such as engine misfiring, cease driving immediately and seek towing to prevent further engine harm. Avoid prolonged operation without diagnosis, as it may exacerbate issues or lead to emissions non-compliance.

Symptoms of misalignment include the vehicle drifting or pulling to one side while driving on a straight road, uneven or accelerated tire wear patterns (such as excessive wear on the inner or outer edges), and a steering wheel that appears off-center or crooked during straight-line travel. Other indications are squealing tires during turns, vibrations or shaking in the steering wheel, reduced fuel efficiency due to increased rolling resistance, or a loose or wandering steering feel. These issues often arise following impacts like hitting potholes or curbs, and prompt alignment checks can prevent further tire damage and enhance vehicle handling safety.