The Basic Service is exactly what it says on the tin. It takes care of the most fundamental maintenance item on your vehicle, the oil and filter change, along with a fluid top-up check across the key systems.

It is a good fit for newer vehicles that are still well within their service schedule and showing no signs of issues, vehicles that have recently had a more thorough service and just need an interim oil change to keep them on track, and drivers who are on a tighter budget and want to keep up with the essentials without the full works.

What it does not include is any inspection of the broader condition of your vehicle. There is no check of your filters, wipers, lights, brakes, or suspension, and no written report on the health of those components. So while the Basic Service keeps your engine running on clean oil, it does not give you a picture of anything else that might need attention.

If you’re using the Basic as your only service, it is worth being aware of that gap and keeping an eye on your filters and other consumables yourself, or asking your technician to take a look while you’re in.

The Standard Service includes everything in the Basic, and adds a meaningful layer of inspection and maintenance on top.

On top of the oil and filter change and fluid top-ups, the Standard Service includes a check and replacement (if required) of your air filter, fuel filter, cabin filter, light bulbs, and wiper blades. It also includes a written inspection report covering the condition of your tyres, drive belts, cooling hoses, brake pads and discs, suspension arms, bushes, mounts, and shock absorbers.

That written report is worth paying attention to. It gives you a documented snapshot of the health of the key safety-critical and wear components on your vehicle. You will know if your brake pads are getting low, if a drive belt is looking tired, or if there is something in the suspension worth keeping an eye on, before it becomes an urgent or costly repair.

The Standard Service is the right choice for most everyday drivers and is the level of service most vehicle manufacturers have in mind when they talk about regular servicing intervals. It is particularly well suited to vehicles that are a few years old and clocking up regular kilometres, anyone who wants a proper health check on their car rather than just an oil change, vehicles coming up to a Warrant of Fitness and wanting to know in advance if anything needs attention, and anyone who uses their vehicle for longer trips or carries passengers regularly.

If you are only doing one service a year and your vehicle is your daily driver, this is the package we would generally point you towards