Why Sunshine Coast trucks need this work
Sunshine Coast trucks tend to rack up a specific kind of wear: short suburban runs during the week around Caloundra, Kawana and Maroochydore, then heavy towing or long highway stints on weekends. That combination shortens effective oil life and loads the cooling system harder than the American service interval assumes, so we stamp the book to schedule but flag anything the interval alone would miss.
What's included
- Correct-spec oil and filter to the American factory capacity, not a generic 5-litre fill
- Full brake inspection, including corrosion checks on coastal-driven trucks
- Diff, transfer case and transmission fluid condition assessed against your towing history
- Scan-tool health check with fault codes and DPF regeneration history read
- Logbook stamped so your statutory and manufacturer warranty stays valid
| Service | Fits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Minor Service | RAM 1500, Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra, F-150 | $469 |
| Minor Service — HD | RAM 2500/3500, Silverado 2500HD/3500HD, F-250/F-350 | $599 |
| Additional work | Anything found on inspection | Quoted before we proceed |
Getting here from Sunshine Coast
Our workshop is at 46 Regent St, Caloundra — central to the coast from Sunshine Coast. Most Sunshine Coast customers drop the truck off in the morning and collect it the same day where the job allows, so logbook servicing doesn't cost you a second trip. If you're coming in from Caloundra, Kawana and Maroochydore, call ahead and we'll have the hoist free when you arrive.
Fixed-price minor servicing starts at $469 (1500-series) and $599 (HD-series). All other work — including logbook servicing — is quoted before we start, with no surprises on the invoice.
Frequently asked questions
- Will servicing in Sunshine Coast void my new-car warranty?
- No. Australian consumer law lets any qualified workshop perform logbook servicing using manufacturer-spec parts and fluids. We stamp the book and record the work exactly as the schedule requires.
- How long does a minor service take if I drive in from Sunshine Coast?
- We're central to the coast from Sunshine Coast. Most minor services booked in the morning are finished the same afternoon, so you only make the trip once.
- Do you service American trucks from anywhere on the Sunshine Coast?
- Yes — we regularly see trucks from Caloundra to Noosa and out to the hinterland around Nambour, Maleny and Beerwah.
- Why can't my local Sunshine Coast mechanic service my RAM or Silverado properly?
- Most general workshops lack the imperial tooling, correctly rated hoists, and factory-level diagnostic access these trucks need. It's not about willingness — it's equipment and training specific to US-spec vehicles.