Packard Automotive

Packard Automotive will make looking after your car easy and affordable

Jack and his small team at Packard Automotive have over 40 years’ combined experience and are your local, honest and friendly auto mechanics. Their well-organised workshop is equipped with all the latest tools and equipment and they pride themselves on good, old-fashioned customer service along with high-quality workmanship at affordable prices.

Major, minor and log book services

Jack and his team offer servicing and repairs for any cars new or old, including European makes. They use the latest diagnostic equipment as well as quality parts. New car warranties are retained as they carry out servicing as required by the car manufacturer’s handbook – and it can cost a lot less than the dealers.

Honest and friendly

This is a local, family business and Jack believes that maintaining your car shouldn’t cost the earth. There will never be any nasty shocks when you collect your car as they will only proceed with your authority if any extra work is required.

• Free vacuum and new wiper inserts with every service
• Free loan car is available – bookings essential
• Free local drop-off/pickup, or drop-off 

Customer convenience

Packard Automotive is conveniently located at 2/10 Haydock Street, Forrestdale and they offer a free local drop off/pick up once you have dropped off your car. All services come with a new wiper blade inserts and a free vacuum.

• Log Book Services*
• $200 small car
• $225 large car or small diesel car
• $240 petrol SUV
• $289 4WD or commercial vehicle

*includes synthetic oils and filter

Regular servicing saves money

Whether you drive an old car or a brand new one, regular servicing is important. It is a small investment towards longer term savings, reliability and safety.

Benefits:

• Extends the life of your car
• Reduces tyre wear
• Prevents small problems turning into big ones
• Improves fuel efficiency
• Ensures the safety of you and your passengers
• Maintains your car’s value
• Higher resale value

Jack and his team provide regular servicing with the latest diagnostic and tuning equipment for all vehicles including current models and 4WDs. Their prices are very competitive, and their services can cost a lot less than at the dealers.

When you have your car serviced every six months:

• Your car uses less fuel and produces fewer emissions
• A regular oil change extends the life of your engine
• Leaking oil and other fluids are checked to make sure they won’t cause a major breakdown
• Brakes are checked to make sure they are safe
• All moving parts are lubricated to avoid wear and tear
• Belts are checked as they can cause engine failure if they become loose
• Lights are checked to make sure they are in full working order
• Steering and suspension are checked

Log book services that won’t void your warranty

As long as a log book service includes all of the manufacturer’s scheduled items and is carried out by qualified staff, your warranty will be valid regardless of where you get your car serviced. The team at Packard Automotive has over 40 years’ combined experience and they are qualified to carry out log book services. They will always cover all the manufacturer’s scheduled items – saving you money in the process.