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Every guide on Car One is written by qualified motor mechanics and automotive specialists, then fact-checked by our Approved Inspection Station team against current Queensland rules, Australian Design Rules and manufacturer standards before it’s published — and reviewed again whenever the rules change.
Daniel Morrison
Lead Technician · Roadworthy & inspections
18 years on the tools across dealership and independent workshops, focused on pre-purchase and roadworthy inspections.
- Cert III Light Vehicle · AIS inspector
- Articles
Sarah Pham
Service Advisor · Fleet & maintenance
- Cert IV Automotive · MTA member
- Articles
Aaron Whitfield
Workshop Manager · Content reviewer
Fact-checks every guide for accuracy and compliance as our Approved Inspection Station Nominated Supervisor.
- AIS Nominated Supervisor (QLD)
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2026
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Do You Need to Get a Logbook Service? When It’s Actually Required
The simplest question in car servicing is also one of the most confusing: do you actually need to get a logbook service, or …
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Should I Do a Logbook Service? Honest Answer From a Mechanic
You have been putting off the decision: should I do logbook service, or can I get away with a cheaper basic service instead? …
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Can a Full Car Service Be Done in an Hour? Honest Mechanic Answer
You have seen the signs: $99 service in 60 minutes, or while-you-wait full service. It sounds great, but if a proper logbook service …
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Regular Service vs Logbook Service: The Real Difference (2026)
Most Brisbane drivers use the terms regular service and logbook service interchangeably, but in a workshop, those two terms describe two very different …
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How Long Does a 10,000 km Service Take? (2026 Mechanic Guide)
Your new car has just passed 10,000 km, and the dashboard or logbook indicates it’s time for the first scheduled service. The most …
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How Long Should a Logbook Service Take? Time Standards Explained
There is a difference between how long a logbook service takes and how long it should take, and that gap is exactly where …
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