Rawson Motors understand that planning a road trip and making your vehicle holiday-ready demands more than packing your essentials and filling the tank. To ensure your car's optimum performance, reliability, and safety on long road journeys, regular servicing becomes crucial. So, why should you carry out regular vehicle service, and how does it keep your car ready for holidays? Let's explore. 

Get Your Car Holiday-Ready with Regular Servicing

Brake Maintenance is of utmost importance in regular vehicle servicing. No matter how great a car's performance might be, if its braking system is compromised, it's a recipe for potential disaster. Technicians will inspect the brake pads, lines and fluids to ensure the system operates seamlessly when you need it most.

Why Brake Maintenance is Crucial for Your Car's Safety

An air conditioning system doesn't merely add to your comfort but plays an essential role in window demisting, providing safety. Keeping it fully functional is vital, and the servicing technicians perform thorough checks, repairing any detected problems for an efficient air conditioning system.

The Importance of a Well-Functioning Air Conditioning System

Suspension and steering significantly influence the car's handling, ensuring a smooth and comfortable ride. Regular servicing examines any potential wear and tear on your shock absorbers and suspensions, and any issues in steering components. This inspection helps in diagnosing problems early, promoting safer and easier driving. 

Ensure a Smooth Ride with Suspension and Steering Checks

Your car's engine is its heart. Thus, regular checking and changing engine oil is vital for keeping it running smoothly. Over time, the oil can become dirty and lose its efficiency, making regular changes crucial for maintaining a healthy engine.

Keep Your Engine Healthy with Regular Oil Changes

Batteries can run flat with no prior warning, creating unpleasant and sometimes risky situations. During a routine service, technicians conduct battery inspections, testing its voltage, checking for any leakages, and ensuring its hold-down clamps are secure.

Prevent Unexpected Issues with Routine Battery Inspections

Tyre maintenance ensures that your tyres are not worn out or underinflated, preventing poor handling, punctures, blowouts, and accidents. Regular tyre rotation and wheel alignment also increase their life span.

Tyre Maintenance: Essential for Safety and Longevity

An electrical system of a car comprises many elements, from the ignition system, lights to power systems. A glitch in any of these could mean inconvenience at best, and a serious risk at worst. Regular servicing aims at efficiently diagnosing and fixing these problems.

Avoid Risks with Regular Electrical System Checks

Replacement of vehicle fluids and filters is another aspect of regular car servicing. It includes engine oil, brake fluid, transmission fluid, and coolant, preventing potential issues that can degrade your car's performance.

The Importance of Replacing Vehicle Fluids and Filters

With regular vehicle servicing, your car will run more efficiently, leading to a smoother driving experience, reduced emissions, and fewer running costs. Ultimately, it leads to peace of mind during your journey, ensuring the safety of all passengers on board. 

Enjoy Peace of Mind with Efficient and Safe Car Servicing

Keeping your car in top shape requires routine and comprehensive servicing. The expert technicians at Rawson Motors use only the best equipment, parts and fluids to ensure your car's readiness for any road trip. So when the time comes for your next holiday drive, be assured your vehicle is in peak condition with the reliability and safety that regular car servicing guarantees. After all, it's your car, and you have the right to make the best choice for it.

Choose the Best for Your Car: Comprehensive Servicing Benefits

Ensure a safe and smooth holiday journey with regular vehicle servicing from Rawson Motors. Boost performance and reliability by maintaining brakes, tyres, engine, and more.

Prepare Your Car for Road Trips with Regular Servicing in Officer

Regular car service makes it easier to get ready for road trips

Local car service mechanic in Officer, Victoria, Rawson Motors offer clients the best in car servicing and automotive repairs.

Rawson Motors perform all general mechanical servicing and repairs on all makes and models, including motorcycles, diesel cars, four wheel drives and vehicle fleets and can also service and repair LPG systems.

Our Workshop is a short 3 min walk to our local Officer Train Station, so you can conveniently get to work, home or other activities while your car is being serviced at Rawson Motors.

The Level Crossing at the junction of Station Road & Officer S Rd has now been permanently closed to all traffic. Officer S Rd can be accessed via Rix Rd and Bridge Rd. You can still cross over the railway line at Brunt Road or the underpass on Siding Ave. Please use the alternative routes suggested in the map below.

Permanent Road Closure - Enter via Officer S Rd Only

or click here to visit the Vic Gov Project Page for more information.

Rawson Motors care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation  (AU51705) to reliably and responsibly conduct automotive air conditioning regas, repairs, inspection and servicing.

Don't wait till it's too late. Drop in to our Officer mechanical workshop for a Free Battery Load Test for peace of mind. We can arrange a new battery and fit it same day (subject to availability) if it fails the test. Don't waste time by being stranded.

Mechanics at Rawson Motors use the latest scan and diagnostic tools, along with a specialist electronic fuel injection (EFI) cleaning equipment to ensure that your vehicle is running as efficiently as possible. Rawson Motors also provide Roadworthy Certificate (RWC) Inspections along with EFI Servicing & Repairs. Other major specialised services are Brake Service and Repairs, Engine Tuning and Log Book Servicing.

Upgrading to a Hybrid Vehicle? Rest assured that you can continue to have your vehicle serviced by us. Whether it be New Car Log Book Servicing, brakes, air conditioning, cooling systems or even suspension we can service makes like Toyota, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan Hybrid Vehicles. 

LPG Inspections, Testing, Repairs and Recertification

Rawson Motors are Authorised to perform LPG inspections, maintenance, tuning and repairs and are the most experienced LPG Autogas specialists in Officer!
Read more about our services here.

Rawson Motors is an Authorised Testing Station and can undertake inspections, repairs and issue Roadworthy Certificates (RWC).

As an Accredited Automobile Repairer of the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) Rawson Motors is also a participating VACC Repairer for the Five Point Safety Check inspecting the critical safety systems of all vehicles - lights, tyres, steering, brakes, and restraints. As a VicRoads Licensed Vehicle Tester, Rawson Motors can inspect your car and provide a Certificate of Roadworthiness upon assuring the correspondence to car safety requirements. 

We are fully qualified to carry out your log book service on your new car and can stamp your log book, preserving your statutory warranty. Our fully qualified log book servicing ensures your car is in safe hands. Our mechanics will pick up your vehicle for repairs and deliver it back to your location - and you can arrange to use our loan car. 

Free Loan Cars available for our customers whilst their car is being serviced or repaired with us. We highly recommend that you book in advance to secure a Loan car for the day. Please return the vehicle with a full tank of fuel. 

As a Repco Authorised Service centre, Rawson Motors are committed to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care. Our car service is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring each mechanic is kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods.

You can always rely on team at Rawson Motors for friendly local car service from a trusted independent mechanic!

Rawson Motors specialise in Log Book Service, Hybrid Vehicle Service and LPG servicing and repairs. We can perform all general mechanical servicing and repairs on all makes and models, including motorcycles, diesel cars and vehicle fleets.

Automotive Servicing and Repairs in Officer

About Rawson Motors - Car service in Officer

The moment there is any kind of problem with your brakes, call in an experienced mechanic. You should never let anyone but a qualified professional touch something as key to your safety as your braking system and you shouldn't wait till brake repairs are needed.

Your brakes need routine inspections at least once every six months or so. The Brake specialists at Rawson Motors, provide a 65 point vehicle report with all car services and can spot signs that would otherwise go unnoticed if ignored for too long.

Brake problems will only get worse if allowed to go undetected for too long, so these experts know how imperative it is that thorough inspections take place right away when they're alerted to anything amiss with the braking system.

Some things are best left to experienced mechanics and this is one of them. Maintaining your brakes means not waiting until they need repairs but having them checked on a regular basis to help avoid any unseen or unexpected problems which might impact your ability to brake safely and efficiently should the need arise. 

Let Rawson Motors give you peace of mind about how well everything works! And since we don't want anything breaking down before its time, we are happy to detect what might be wrong early enough for us to fix it before any serious consequences come about - because at the end of the day, all we care about is keeping people safe on the roads.

Routine inspection as part of our 65 point vehicle report, which is provided as part of any full car service carried out by Rawson Motors Pty Ltd, are necessary in ensuring the car's brake system is correctly maintained. Our expert team of technicians are able to warn you where they detect that service or repair of the braking system is needed to stop it progressing to a bigger problem.

Your brake pads are a vital part of your braking system and they are a part that should never be overlooked. Brake pads compress against your brake rotors to create friction and this friction makes your car stop. Many good quality brake pads have a small metal piece embedded in them designed to purposely scratch on the disc when your brake pads are degraded, causing that high pitch noise. However, it's not advised to wait until you hear noises to get your pads assessed and regular inspection and/or replacement of your brake pads is an integral part of good brake maintenance practices.

Most people know that it is imperative to keep the brake fluid level topped up, but did you know that you should also have the entire system flushed regularly to replace old brake fluid and prevent excessive moisture in the fluid? Brake fluid not only provides the pressure needed by the brake pads to stop your car but also helps prolong the lifespan of your various brake components by helping to prevent corrosion. 

Simply because it looks clean doesn't mean it's actually in good condition. Moisture accumulates in the brake fluid and it's not always noticeable in a visual inspection. A brake fluid flush can be done as part of a scheduled service - but sometimes we may suggest you need one outside of a regular schedule if we feel it's necessary. We are always happy to discuss the reasons why with you.

Rawson Motors are qualified to perform a wide range of brake services and repairs using quality parts, all covered by our nationwide warranty;

Rotor and Drum/Brake Disc Machining or Resurfacing

At Rawson Motors we offer a full 65 Point Vehicle Inspection report, upon request, with every full car service which includes a written review of your brakes. This Vehicle Inspection Report lets you know if there is immediate or future need for repairs to your vehicle allowing you to budget in advance.

If you notice any signs that your car's brakes could be overdue for service or repairs book now to get your car's brakes checked out at our Officer service centre today.

If you notice any signs that your car's brakes could be overdue for service or repairs book now to get your car's brakes checked outRawson Motors today.

Brake service and repairs in Officer

Brake maintenance - don't neglect this important task! 

Your car's braking and suspension play an important part in making sure that your car stops quickly and safely so it is simple common sense to be completely aware of how well they are up to the task.

If your car seems unsteady or seems to roll or sway when cornering or the braking performance just doesn't seem as good as it used to it might be time to come in to Rawson Motors for a Safe-T-Stop test.

Here at Rawson Motors in Officer we take your safety very seriously and have invested in a state of the art Safe-T-Stop testing machine and are proud to be an approved Safe-T-Stop Testing Centre. A safe-T-Stop test goes well beyond a road test and general check by a mechanic to accurately report on your cars' braking capacity to ensure maximum stopping performance.

Safe-T-Stop test lanes measure and simulate a vehicle's brake performance under simulated "real-life" conditions and produce a precise and detailed printed report to enable the qualified technicians at Rawson Motors to advise you on any critical adjustments or repairs that should be made to your brakes, suspension or other related components to maximise your cars' braking and handling performance.

Along with the peace of mind that comes from knowing that your car will stop straight and in the shortest possible distance when you need it to, having your braking and suspension system in peak operating condition can also help you save money by minimising tyre wear and drag which can increase petrol costs.

Safe-T-Stop - Committed to Safer Motoring

Want to know more about safe braking and suspension?

Find out more about Safe-T-Stop Testing at http://www.safetstop.com.au  or visit www.repcoservice.com for more about Shock Absorbers or Brake Service.

Book your Safe-T-Stop test online or call Rawson Motors today.

Here at Rawson Motors in Officerwe take your safety very seriously. A safe-T-Stop test goes well beyond a road test and general check by a mechanic to accurately report on your cars' braking capacity to ensure maximum stopping performance...

Safe-T-Stop Brake tesing service in Officer

Safe-T-Stop beats a road test hands down...

In accordance with Australian Consumer Law you DO NOT need to take your Holden back to a dealership for servicing.

If it happens you are enquiring after a fair priced, reliable log book service for your Holden then call us at Rawson Motors in Officer and instruct us regarding a few particulars of your Holden (like year, model and last service date) allowing us to supply a competitive Arranging a regular service is the best way to keep your Holden in the best condition possible

Anxious about voiding your new car warranty?

Rest easy - All Rawson Motors service staff are fully trained and qualified. We guarantee to use only appropriate quality parts as dictated in when carrying out when carrying out log book service on a wide range of makes and models, including the following Holden vehicles;

The Holden Monaro won the Australian Car Of The Year award in 1968 and The Gemini won it in 1969 and again in 1975.

Arranging a regular service is the best way to keep your Holden in the best condition possible.

As a vehicle owner you are accorded the right to choose which mechanic you will trust for car service.

Rawson Motors CAN service your Holden vehicle as per the manufacturers specifications, preserving your statutory warranty.

You have the right to decide who will service your car without voiding either the manufacturers warranty or your rights under the Consumer Guarantee. 

Rawson Motors can perform log book service and repair on a wide range of vehicle types, makes and models in our Officer service centre.

You have the right to choose a mechanic for car service. Simply book a service for your Holden or contact Rawson Motors, tell us about your car and your last service and we can give you a quote today.

For a reliable log book service or repairs for your Holden vehicle contact Rawson Motors in Officer...

Holden Car Service and Repairs in Officer

If you wish to receive honest and reliable log book service for your Mazda just call Rawson Motors in Officer and share a few things about your vehicle (e.g the year, model and last service date) thus permitting us to satisfy you with a competitive quote today.

Worried about invalidating your statutory warranty?

There is no need - All Rawson Motors service team members are fully trained and qualified. We will only ever use as they are given by as they are given by the manufacturers specifications in the undertaking of log book service on a wide range of makes and models, including the following Mazda vehicles;

According to Australian Consumer Law you ARE NOT required to take your Mazda Vehicle back to a dealership for servicing.

Rawson Motors CAN service your Mazda vehicle, as per the manufacturers specifications, preserving your statutory warranty.

In fact, Rawson Motors can perform log book service and repair on a wide range of vehicle types, makes and models in our Officer service centre.

You have the right to choose a mechanic for car service. Simply book a service for your Mazda or contact Rawson Motors, tell us about your car and your last service and we can give you a quote today.

If you're looking for a reliable Dealer Alternative log book service for your Mazda vehicle contact Rawson Motors in Officer...

Mazda Car Service and Repairs in Officer

Is your car not handling the way it used to, rocking or rolling when cornering or not stopping as well as it once did? A Safe-T-Stop inspection will examine the braking and suspension systems of your car in a way that goes well beyond a simple road check.

Your braking and suspension systems play a vital role in making sure that your car stops quickly, efficiently and most of all - safely. Rawson Motors in Officer will always take your safety very seriously and have invested in a state of the art Safe-T-Stop testing machine.

A Safe-T-Stop check will result in an accurate and detailed report, enabling the qualified technicians at Rawson Motors to advise you on any critical adjustments that should be made to ensure your safety and comfort.  For the best, most accurate brake test in Officer make a booking at Rawson Motors today. 

A Safe-T-Stop inspection will examine the braking and suspension systems of your car in a way that goes well beyond a simple road check.

Safe-T-Stop in Officer

Safe-T-Stop

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We advise that our workshop will be closed for the Christmas period from the close of business on Wednesday the 21st of December and reopening on Tuesday the 3rd of January

We advise that we will be closed for the Easter long weekend from Friday 29th of March, reopening Tuesday 2nd of April

Rawson Motors take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. 

Conveniently located in Officer, the business is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring their technicians are kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods. 

Rawson Motors have a wealth of experience in servicing all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, they have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care.

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Safe T Stop Brake Testing