4x4 inspection Brisbane.

[Vaelen Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Vaelen]

Hi guys,

I am off to Fraser soon and was wondering if anyone knows of a reputable place in Brisbane (preferably north) where I can take the prado for an inspection to make sure she's all good to go.

Regards,
Andrew.

[AussieAndy Find all posts View Profile Close AussieAndy]

I would suggest if it regularly serviced by a reputable mechanic you shouldn't need a pre trip check to go to Fraser, I know if any of my customers want a pre trip check I will talk them out of it unless they are going across the desert, up the Cape, etc. The only reason I do a check before the Cape, desert, etc. is usually they will do at least 5,000Km on one of those trips, so it probably needs at least a minor service before they go. A post trip inspection is much more important than a pre trip check, to find all those loose bits and flogged out parts before they cause more damage.

[macaroon1 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close macaroon1]

http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...l=1#post509297

Goggos recommendation was: "his shop is in Brewer street Burpengary just off the Eastern service road. His name is Dave and he is a good honest mechanic which is had to find. He is always flat out which is a testament to his quality of work. His number is 38888552 tell him Dean sent you"
Cheers mate

Have been to neither but recommended by members. Agree with AussieAndy though.

[Vaelen Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Vaelen]

I would suggest if it regularly serviced by a reputable mechanic you shouldn't need a pre trip check to go to Fraser, I know if any of my customers want a pre trip check I will talk them out of it unless they are going across the desert, up the Cape, etc. The only reason I do a check before the Cape, desert, etc. is usually they will do at least 5,000Km on one of those trips, so it probably needs at least a minor service before they go. A post trip inspection is much more important than a pre trip check, to find all those loose bits and flogged out parts before they cause more damage.

I do agree and thanks for the reply.

Yeah she came back from her 110k service last month with no issues.
You could say I would rather be safe than sorry.

That being said though, this guy does both my cars and he does a good job.

[Vaelen Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Vaelen]

http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...l=1#post509297

Goggos recommendation was: "his shop is in Brewer street Burpengary just off the Eastern service road. His name is Dave and he is a good honest mechanic which is had to find. He is always flat out which is a testament to his quality of work. His number is 38888552 tell him Dean sent you"
Cheers mate

Have been to neither but recommended by members. Agree with AussieAndy though.

Yeah they are a dime a dozen... The guy I go to is pretty good in my opinion.
I don't think she'll need it, but for future reference, it would be good to know if someone does.

[AussieAndy Find all posts View Profile Close AussieAndy]

Like I said, if you did the 110 last month just enjoy Fraser and don't think about the car. When you get back get a check done and anything fixed the has gone wrong. These vehicles are built to handle the 4wd conditions, you won't have any issues