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Rawson Motors take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. 

Conveniently located in Officer, the business is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring their technicians are kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods. 

Rawson Motors have a wealth of experience in servicing all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, they have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care.

Rawson Motors can conduct a vehicle Inspection with your next car service and provide you with a free Vehicle Condition report.  Mention this web page when you book your car for any service, and we will happily provide you with a fully itemised written report. During this visual inspection (carried out by a qualified mechanic) we will check 65 important areas of your car.
The Vehicle Condition Report can alert you to any issues before they impact you or your family and before they cost you extra time and money. The Repco Auto-Tech trained mechanics at Rawson Motors are fully qualified to advise you on every aspect of car service and repair, across most makes and models of vehicles.
The Repco Authorised Service 65 point Vehicle Condition Report offers you additional peace of mind. Book a car service in Officer with Rawson Motors to ensure you are inspected and protected, because safety matters.

Ask about a 65 Point Vehicle Inspection Report with your next car service.

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Win a share of over $8,000 in prizes with Rawson Motors and Repco Authorised Service From 1 June to 30 September 2025, service your vehicle at Rawson Motors and you can enter the Love Your Car promotion and win from a pool of exciting prizes. Prizes to Be Won 5 x $1,000 Repco Authorised Service vouchers
Redeemable at any participating Repco Authorised Service centre nationwide. 25 x $100 fuel gift cards
Perfect for your next road trip or daily drive. 5 x Supercars merchandise packs
Valued at $100 each.

Total prize pool valued at up to $8,100 including GST. How to Enter To participate: Book and complete a vehicle service at any Repco Authorised Service centre during the promotional period. Visit repcoservice.com  Tell us in 25 words or less why you deserve to win a Love Your Car prize. Upload your receipt Submit your entry online before 11:59pm AEST on 30 September 2025.

From 1 June to 30 September 2025, service your vehicle at a Repco Authorised Service centre and YOU could win big in the Love Your Car promotion

Love Your Car & Win

Local car service mechanic in Officer, Victoria, Rawson Motors offer clients the best in car servicing and automotive repairs. For service bookings and enquiries call 03 5943 2375. Rawson Motors perform all general mechanical servicing and repairs on all makes and models, including motorcycles, diesel cars, four wheel drives and vehicle fleets and can also service and repair LPG systems. Our Workshop is a short 3 min walk to our local Officer Train Station, so you can conveniently get to work, home or other activities while your car is being serviced at Rawson Motors. Permanent Road Closure - Enter via Officer S Rd Only The Level Crossing at the junction of Station Road & Officer S Rd has now been permanently closed to all traffic. Officer S Rd can be accessed via Rix Rd and Bridge Rd. You can still cross over the railway line at Brunt Road or the underpass on Siding Ave. Please use the alternative routes suggested in the map below. or click here to visit the Vic Gov Project Page for more information. Air Conditioning Services Rawson Motors care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation  (AU51705) to reliably and responsibly conduct automotive air conditioning regas, repairs, inspection and servicing. Batteries Don't wait till it's too late. Drop in to our Officer mechanical workshop for a Free Battery Load Test for peace of mind. We can arrange a new battery and fit it same day (subject to availability) if it fails the test. Don't waste time by being stranded. Diagnostic Services Mechanics at Rawson Motors use the latest scan and diagnostic tools, along with a specialist electronic fuel injection (EFI) cleaning equipment to ensure that your vehicle is running as efficiently as possible. Rawson Motors also provide Roadworthy Certificate (RWC) Inspections along with EFI Servicing & Repairs. Other major specialised services are Brake Service and Repairs, Engine Tuning and Log Book Servicing. Hybrid Vehicle Servicing Upgrading to a Hybrid Vehicle? Rest assured that you can continue to have your vehicle serviced by us. Whether it be New Car Log Book Servicing, brakes, air conditioning, cooling systems or even suspension we can service makes like Toyota, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan Hybrid Vehicles.  LPG Inspections, Testing, Repairs and Recertification Rawson Motors are Authorised to perform LPG inspections, maintenance, tuning and repairs and are the most experienced LPG Autogas specialists in Officer!
Read more about our services here. Roadworthy Certificates in Officer, VIC Rawson Motors is an Authorised Testing Station and can undertake inspections, repairs and issue Roadworthy Certificates (RWC). As an Accredited Automobile Repairer of the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) Rawson Motors is also a participating VACC Repairer for the Five Point Safety Check inspecting the critical safety systems of all vehicles - lights, tyres, steering, brakes, and restraints. As a VicRoads Licensed Vehicle Tester, Rawson Motors can inspect your car and provide a Certificate of Roadworthiness upon assuring the correspondence to car safety requirements.  Log Book Servicing We are fully qualified to carry out your log book service on your new car and can stamp your log book, preserving your statutory warranty. Our fully qualified log book servicing ensures your car is in safe hands. Our mechanics will pick up your vehicle for repairs and deliver it back to your location - and you can arrange to use our loan car.  Loan Cars available including Utes Free Loan Cars available for our customers whilst their car is being serviced or repaired with us. We highly recommend that you book in advance to secure a Loan car for the day. Please return the vehicle with a full tank of fuel.  As a Repco Authorised Service centre, Rawson Motors are committed to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care. Our car service is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring each mechanic is kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods. You can always rely on team at Rawson Motors for friendly local car service from a trusted independent mechanic!

Rawson Motors specialise in Log Book Service, Hybrid Vehicle Service and LPG servicing and repairs. We can perform all general mechanical servicing and repairs on all makes and models, including motorcycles, diesel cars and vehicle fleets.

About Rawson Motors - Car service in Officer

It is a fact that you get to choose where your vehicle is serviced, maintained and repaired, at competitive prices. Wanting to snap up a great deal in the end of year car sales or want to welcome in the new year by having your new car serviced? Here is some sound advice from Rawson Motors in Officer. The acquisition of a new car is one of the most substantial investments you will likely make, so it is common sense to do whatever you can to maintain it. Caring for your new car goes beyond detailing the interior and keeping it sparkling with a loving weekly wash, however. There are a few other things to consider, such as who is the best choice to service your car. You will want to ensure it is regularly serviced by 

1. a qualified professional like Rawson Motors, 
2. to the manufacturers requirements, 
3. using high quality parts and fluids which meet the manufacturers specifications. 

This is not just to look after your new car, but because if these 3 requirements are met you will also preserve the manufacturers warranty. It is a fact that you get to choose who will service your new car without voiding either the manufacturers warranty or your rights under the Consumer Guarantee. Car dealers are not able to force you to take the vehicle back to the dealer where you originally purchased it for service or repairs. Provided the work is implemented to the manufacturers specifications by a suitably qualified person and uses acceptable quality parts and fluids, the warranty stands. You have the right to choose who services your car. With Repco Authorised Service you can tick all the boxes. Every Rawson Motors mechanic is fully qualified and Auto-Tech trained, giving them access to Australia's leading provider of automotive technical information and training. This means Rawson Motors mechanics are kept fully up to date with the latest in automotive service techniques and are able to service your new car without voiding the warranty. Repco branded parts & products are manufactured to stringent Repco quality standards, and are covered by the Repco Nationwide Warranty, giving you added protection. Rawson Motors will also only ever use fluids and lubricants that meet the specifications of the original vehicle manufacturer. If you already own a new car or are thinking of purchasing one, make sure you clearly understand where your statutory rights begin and end Make sure you are aware of the diversity between express, statutory and manufacturer warranties to help you make the right selection when it comes to servicing your new car. You are automatically covered by a statutory warranty, also known as a Consumer Guarantee, under Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and this statutory protection can never be replaced by manufacturer or express warranties (which are offered by the car maker and car dealer respectively). A lack of disclosure requirements on car dealers at the point of sale regarding these contracts can easily lead the consumer into making a choice to be bound by a long term contract without access to all of the details needed to make a properly informed decision. So at the time of sale, look out for new car dealers who may try to pad the deal with “express” or “extended” warranties, often for free. Much of the time these ‘special' warranties may include quite specialised restrictions or provisions, and are not always what they are cracked up to be. Many times these promises provide no real additional benefits not already covered by the consumer's basic statutory rights and can tie the unwary buyer into a long term agreement with a particular new car dealership. Such promises are very unlikely to call to your notice the potential negative aspects involved with taking a new car back to the dealer for service or repair. This includes the distance you may need to travel to get your car serviced or longer waiting times due to fewer available service locations or mechanics. Check out our frequently asked questions below for more information on New Car Service and warranties. If you need to know more, the AAAA website and ACCC website have some great information too. New Car Service Frequently asked questions What is a consumer guarantee? Under Australian Consumer Law (ACL), you are protected by a Consumer Guarantee which takes into account purchase price, realistic expectations of when a failure might occur, advertising claims and the conditions under which a vehicle should operate. Previously known as a Statutory Warranty, the Consumer Guarantee does not have a specific time limit associated with it nor can it ever be replaced by a manufacturers warranty, which is in addition to the Consumer Guarantee. What is a manufacturers warranty? Manufacturers warranties are essentially a promise to the buyer that the new vehicle will be free from defects for a specific time and that any such defects will entitle buyers to a repair or other compensation. According to the Competition and Consumer Act (2010), such warranties cannot state that a vehicle must be returned to an authorised dealer for service. What is an express or extended warranty? Often new car dealers will try to include "express" or "extended" warranties, sometimes for free, in the purchase of your new vehicle. These ‘extra' warranties are in addition to the manufacturers warranty and may include quite specific restrictions or provisions, usually in unclear or confusing language. Many of these contracts actually provide little or no additional benefits over and above the consumer's basic statutory rights and can tie the unwary buyer into a long term agreement with a specific car dealership. Extended warranties can (and often do) restrict you to a specific dealership, which can have its drawbacks. Can Rawson Motors service my new car without voiding the warranty? There is no requirement to service your car at a manufacturer’s dealership to preserve; Any manufacturer’s warranty (that may apply to your vehicle). Any state or territory based statutory warranty (that may apply to your vehicle). Your rights to Consumer Guarantees (formerly known as implied statutory warranties). What steps will Rawson Motors take to protect my warranty? Rawson Motors are fully qualified to carry out log book servicing, and we ensure all work is performed according to the manufacturer’s specifications, using appropriate quality parts, fluids and lubricants where required - meaning the manufacturer's warranty remains intact. In addition, all work carried out by Rawson Motors is backed by the Repco Authorised Service Nationwide Warranty. Can Rawson Motors stamp my logbook? Rawson Motors can and will stamp your log book to verify the work has been conducted by fully qualified staff according to manufacturer’s specifications, using appropriate quality parts, fluids & lubricants. Will having my car serviced with Rawson Motors help maintain the value? It goes without saying that a vehicle that has been well taken care of will maintain its value better than a poorly maintained one. Proof of a regular, properly adhered to service schedule will add further supporting evidence the car is in good condition. In addition to maintaining your warranty with correct service procedures, Rawson Motors will stamp your logbook, which can prove invaluable should you ever decide to sell the car. What about extended warranty or service plans? Motor vehicle dealers sometimes offer their own extended (or express) warranties on vehicles. These extra warranties often begin after the manufacturer’s warranty and may stipulate that the vehicle must be serviced by the actual dealer offering the warranty. They are generally within their right to impose this condition, but the buyer should beware, such warranties are not always what they seem. Rawson Motors will be happy to advise you on the conditions and relative value before you commit to any service plan.

Were you aware of the fact that it is your right to choose where your vehicle is serviced, maintained and repaired, at competitive prices. Rawson Motors can service your new car using quality parts and fluids, preserving your warranty…

Rawson Motors - Right Choice for New Car Service

Sometimes, what looks like a routine repair turns into something kind of… unexpected. That was the case with this Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, which came in showing signs of trouble: low coolant levels and noticeably poor performance.  Methodical Inspection Process Begins... At first glance, there were no visible leaks, so we topped up the coolant and began our checks. That’s when things got interesting—rather than circulating properly, the system was boiling the coolant. Suspecting a circulation issue, not unheard of, we removed the thermostat to help it run cooler and allow us to bleed the cooling system effectively. 

With the system bled, we moved on to checking the thermofan operation. The fan worked as expected with the A/C on, so we ruled that out as we could prove operation. At this point, the Jeep was still running rough, with a clear misfire at idle and a check engine light on the dash.  We moved on to head gasket testing by performing a hydrocarbons test in the cooling system, as overheating and poor running can often point in that direction. Fortunately, for us and the customer; the test came back clear.  Still chasing the issue, we decided to replace the thermostat—our initial suspect. It helped slightly but didn’t resolve the rough running. That led us to the next concern: a misfire. On closer inspection, cylinder 8 was misfiring. We swapped coils and spark plugs around to see if the fault would follow, but it stubbornly stayed on cylinder 8. A compression test came back healthy, which meant we weren’t dealing with internal engine damage—always a relief.  A Surprise Found... At this point, we turned to a smoke test to check for intake leaks. That’s when the real surprise hit us. We found smoke pouring from the intake manifold area—something clearly wasn’t right. Once we removed the manifold, we discovered the root of the problem: the manifold itself was melted. Yes, it actually melted. Watch our Video.... This kind of failure is incredibly rare—we’ve never seen it before, and even after asking around, it seems to be virtually unheard of. It’s not often that a plastic intake manifold fails so dramatically, but in this case, it was the missing piece of the puzzle – perhaps something engineers should have predicted?  In Summary:  Coolant loss with no external leak Thermostat replaced; boiling coolant issue gone Rough idle, check engine light, and cylinder 8 misfire Compression OK Smoke test revealed a melted intake manifold  It’s not every day a Jeep throws us a curveball like this, but that’s what makes this job so interesting. Each vehicle has a story, and this SRT8 definitely gave us a memorable one to tell.  Contact Rawson Motors for all your car servicing needs in Officer and surrounding suburbs. Our technicians won't stop till your issues are resolved.

Case Study: A Jeep SRT8 with a Surprise Under the Hood 

As the holiday season approaches, ensuring your vehicle's battery is in optimal condition is essential. Located in Officer, Rawson Motors offers professional battery testing and replacement services for cars, 4WD's, SUV's Light Trucks. We understand the critical role a battery plays in vehicle performance and are committed to providing efficient, reliable solutions to keep you on the move. Car Batteries Car batteries are primarily lead-acid batteries designed to supply the starting power for petrol or diesel vehicles. They are relatively straightforward but must be kept in good condition to avoid failure. Our team at Rawson Motors can test your car battery to determine its health and recommend a replacement if necessary. With same-day service available, we ensure your car remains road-ready. We can supply popular brands like SSB, Delkor and Century. The Importance of Regular Battery Testing and Replacement Proactive battery maintenance is vital to avoid being stranded, especially during the busy holiday season. Regular testing can identify potential issues before they lead to vehicle breakdowns. A faulty battery can cause significant inconvenience, and a timely replacement can save both time and money. At Rawson Motors, we offer thorough testing and expert advice on battery replacement, ensuring your vehicle is ready for any journey. Why Choose Rawson Motors? Expertise and Experience: Our skilled technicians are well-versed in all aspects of battery testing and replacement for cars, 4WD's, SUV's Light Trucks. Same-Day Service: Most batteries can be replaced the same day, ensuring minimal disruption to your plans. Comprehensive Testing: We use state-of-the-art equipment to accurately assess your battery's condition. Customer-Focused Approach: Our priority is your satisfaction and ensuring your vehicle's reliability. Whether you're planning a long trip or just daily commutes, ensure your vehicle's battery is in top condition. Trust Rawson Motors in Officer for all your battery testing and replacement needs. Contact us today to schedule a test and ensure peace of mind on the road.

Rawson Motors offers same-day battery testing and replacement services in Officer. Ensure a stress-free holiday with reliable car, 4WD's, SUV's Light Truck battery solutions.

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About Rawson Motors - Car service in Officer

Rawson Motors - Right Choice for New Car Service

Case Study: A Jeep SRT8 with a Surprise Under the Hood

Battery Testing & Replacement