Your car works hard every day. The least you can do is keep it in good shape. The Midas Essential Car Service is a fixed-price, routine service designed to keep your vehicle running safely and reliably without the stress of surprise charges when you collect your keys. Whether you’re after a basic car service to tick the annual box, or you just want a straightforward general car service from mechanics you can actually trust, the Essential Service has you covered.
Small cars start from $199*. Large cars and SUVs from $249*. Fixed price, no hidden costs. What you’re quoted is what you pay.
What Does the Essential Service Include?
The Essential Service covers all the key items your car needs for safe, reliable motoring. Here’s what’s included:
- Engine oil and oil filter replacement (up to 5 litres)
- Comprehensive car service inspection across brakes, steering, suspension and exhaust
- Tyre check and pressure adjustment, including spare
- Battery check and condition test
- Fluid levels check, coolant, brake fluid, transmission, power steering and wiper fluid
- Lights, washers and wiper check
- Road test up to 60km/h and vehicle inspection report
- Service light reset
*Synthetic oils incur additional costs. Your mechanic will let you know if your vehicle requires synthetic oil before any work begins. See full terms below.
How Much Does a Car Service Cost?
A car service can vary depending on your vehicle type, the oil it requires, and whether the inspection picks up anything that needs attention along the way.
With Midas, the Essential Service starts from $199 for small cars and from $249 for large cars and SUVs. That’s a fixed price and what you’re quoted for the service is what you pay. No surprises at the counter, no being told about extras you didn’t ask for.
If our inspection identifies anything your car needs beyond the standard service, we’ll always call you first, explain exactly what we’ve found, and get your approval before doing anything extra. Your car, your call.
Essential Service vs Extensive Service
Not sure which service your car actually needs? Here’s a quick breakdown.
The Essential Service covers routine car maintenance such as oil and filter change, fluid checks, and a thorough safety inspection. It’s ideal for cars that are regularly looked after and just need the basics done properly.
The Extensive Service goes further, with a more comprehensive inspection and additional component replacements. If your car hasn’t been serviced in a while, or you’re about to tackle a long drive and want total confidence in its condition, the Extensive might be the smarter call.
Not sure which fits? Our team is happy to help you decide.
Essential Service vs Logbook Service
The Essential Service is a general car service as it keeps your car maintained and roadworthy, but it doesn’t follow your manufacturer’s specified service intervals and doesn’t include logbook stamping.
If your car is still under a new car warranty, a Logbook Service is what you’re after. Midas handles those too, using quality parts that meet manufacturer specifications so you keep your warranty without paying dealership prices.
Already out of warranty and just want reliable, affordable car maintenance? The Essential Service is exactly what you need.
Why Regular Car Maintenance Matters
Regular car maintenance isn’t just about keeping things ticking over, it’s about catching small problems before they snowball into expensive ones.
As a general guide, most cars should be serviced every 12 months or every 10,000–15,000km, whichever comes first. Older vehicles or those driven in tougher conditions may benefit from more frequent servicing.
Skipping a service might feel like a saving in the short term. But worn engine oil, low fluid levels and unchecked brakes can quietly turn into the kind of repair bill that makes your eyes water. Staying on top of your car maintenance is one of the best and most cost-effective things you can do for your vehicle.
Why Choose Midas for Your Car Service?
There’s no shortage of options when it comes to finding a car service near me. Here’s why Australians keep coming back to Midas:
- Fixed, transparent pricing – the price you’re quoted is the price you pay. No hidden costs, no nasty surprises.
- Qualified mechanics – experienced mechanics across a nationwide network of service centres.
- Nationwide Guarantee – all work is backed by the Midas Guarantee, no matter which location you visit.
- Easy online booking – book your essential car service in minutes, any time.
- Buy Now, Pay Later – take care of your car now and spread the cost over time.
We don’t believe car servicing should be stressful or confusing. It should be simple, honest and done properly. That’s the Midas way.
Book Your Essential Car Service Today
Staying on top of your car maintenance doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Fixed pricing, honest advice, and qualified mechanics who actually explain what they’ve done, that’s what you get at Midas.
Book your Essential Service online today or find your nearest Midas store to get started.
Please Note: The Midas Essential and Extensive Services do not replace a Manufacturer’s Handbook Service; however, it may be all that is needed, especially as your vehicle gets older or when you want the assurance of extra care.
* Synthetic Oils incur additional costs. Our inspection of your vehicle may reveal the need for extra work. We will provide a quotation for any additional work or parts that your vehicle may require or that we may suggest for safe and reliable motoring. At participating locations only
We may also recommend other items including an engine flush treatment to maximise the effectiveness of your oil change, as well as a fuel treatment to help clean the fuel system and improve performance and economy.
However, nothing will be added without contacting you first, explaining the need and gaining your approval.
Essential Service FAQ’s:
Yes. The Midas Essential Car Service suits most makes and models, from small hatchbacks to larger SUVs. Pricing varies by vehicle size and oil type. Book online or give your local Midas a call and we’ll confirm the right service and price for your specific car.
Absolutely. If our mechanics spot anything during the car service inspection that needs attention, we’ll contact you before touching anything extra. We’ll explain what we’ve found, give you a clear quote, and leave the decision entirely with you. Nothing gets added without your go-ahead.
Most Essential Services take around one to two hours, though this can vary depending on your vehicle and whether any additional work is identified.
Yes. All work carried out by Midas is backed by our Nationwide Guarantee, so you can drive away confident the job’s been done right, no matter which Midas location you visit.
An oil change is just one part of the Essential Service. On top of replacing your engine oil and oil filter, the Essential Service includes a full car service inspection covering brakes, tyres, battery, fluids, lights, steering and suspension. Think of it as a proper health check for your car with the oil change cost already baked into the fixed service price.
Absolutely. Regular servicing helps catch small issues early, keeps your car safe and reliable, and can even save you money by preventing costly repairs later on. Think of it as your car’s regular health check.
Yes, we always take the time to walk customers through exactly what will be done to their car during a service. This is to ensure you understand what we do and why we do it. If you have any questions or concerns, you can always speak to one of our friendly team members.
Most relatively new vehicles should be serviced every six months, or 10,000km (whichever comes first). Keep in mind, however, if you drive an older car, or you drive in harsh conditions, it is recommended that you have it serviced every three months or 5,000km.
