Servicing & oil change

Car servicing and oil change in Australia

Updated 4 November 2026

In Australia an oil change usually costs about A$150 to A$200, and a full car service runs from about A$150 for a basic service to A$850 or more for a major one, depending on the car. The quickest way to see current prices for your make and model is a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Local rules and what to ask for

The NSW Government's guidance on vehicle repairs and maintenance notes that services carry different costs, and advises against asking for a full service if all you need is an oil change. Ask the workshop what is included before you agree, and keep the service book stamped, because a logbook service is a separate and more expensive job. Oil grade and filter type depend on the vehicle, so give the make, model and engine in your request.

Season and timing

Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August. Booking in November gives you time to finish the service before the summer months. Note the odometer reading in kilometres and the date you can leave the car, since the final price depends on what is due at that service interval.

How servicing is priced and delivered here

Workshops quote a price for each service type: an oil and filter change, an essential service, a logbook service or a major service. Prices also vary by state. Average car service ranges are about A$160 to A$240 in New South Wales, A$188 to A$270 in Queensland and A$139 to A$190 in South Australia. Across the country most drivers should allow A$600 to A$1,500 a year for maintenance, covering routine services, tyres, brakes and fluids. Give your city or suburb so the seller can match the price to your area.

On BlaBlaPrice buyers pay nothing. Describe the car in your own words in a chat: make, model, engine, mileage, the service you need, your suburb and when. BlaBlaPrice asks for missing details, looks through workshops' websites and price lists in Australia, and shows the prices it finds. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own price and terms, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose whom to share them with. For a fault rather than a service, see car computer diagnostics or engine repair.