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What to check on your 4WD before heading onto gravel roads and remote tracks around Buchan and the high country.
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Understanding Your Logbook Service
What a logbook service is, what it usually covers, and why keeping service records matters.
What a logbook service is
A logbook service follows the manufacturer's schedule for your vehicle at set kilometres or time intervals. The items checked and replaced depend on the vehicle and which service in the schedule is due.
Your warranty
In Australia, new car warranties generally cannot be voided just because the vehicle was serviced by an independent workshop, provided the service follows the manufacturer's schedule and uses suitable parts and fluids. Check your warranty terms if you are unsure.
Keep the records
A stamped logbook or service invoices show the vehicle has been maintained, which helps with warranty questions and resale. Keep them together in the vehicle or in a folder at home.
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