18/09/2020
Changes to Vehicle Servicing Regulations as of 16th September 2020
We would like to share with you some changes that were made earlier this week by the Vic government to Vehicle Servicing Regulations that are currently in place for automotive workshops and vehicle owners in Melbourne Metro area.
Scheduled servicing is now permitted as a standalone service whereas previously workshops were only allowed to accept vehicles that required critical repairs.
Further details are below and at the VicGov website.
Can routine vehicle maintenance be performed by automotive garages?
Routine maintenance (i.e. logbook or scheduled maintenance) is permitted as a standalone service for safety purposes only, including for repairs and product recalls. Under the current guidance, automotive, machinery and equipment repair and maintenance are permitted to operate:
· Where service providers are providing support to a permitted service or industry or;
· Where it is required to maintain the health and safety of Victorians at home or at work (e.g. routine maintenance, vehicle repairs and critical maintenance including disinfection).
Can motorists travel outside the 5km radius to access car servicing under First and Second Step restrictions?
If the nearest mechanic is more than 5km from your home, or if your vehicle requires a specialist and/or brand-specific workplace in order to complete repairs, you may travel outside the 5km zone to access these services.
So if your car needs some love now after sitting in the driveway for the last 4 months please call the workshop to make a booking
we would love to see you.
Thanks
Mark