It is important to service your car regularly (at least once a year).
Servicing isn’t just about changing parts. Lubricating door hinges and the bonnet catch, checking the cooling system for leaks, making sure your vehicle has the correct anti-freeze strength, cleaning and adjusting brakes, check tyres and pressures (including the spare) – these are all part of the service.
Not servicing your car is a false economy as that small, easily fixed leak can turn into a head gasket failure costing your hundreds of pounds.
See below for a full breakdown of what our services involve.
We offer a full service which includes the below checks from £149+VAT. Please note we can service vehicles that are still under warranty and also lease vehicles, and all our parts are qualify OE (Original Equipment) parts or equivalent. We also offer a short service suitable for vehicles travelling under 6,000 miles per year from £99+VAT.
Type of Check | Short Service | Full Service |
---|---|---|
Frequency | 6 months of 6,000 miles | 12 months or 12,000 miles |
Vehicle Interior | ||
Check operation of interior lights | Yes | Yes |
Check washers and wipers | Yes | Yes |
Check operation of horn | Yes | Yes |
Check seat belts | Yes | Yes |
Check air conditioning | Yes | Yes |
Turn off service light | Yes | Yes |
Check and adjust clutch | Yes | Yes |
Check jack/spare/wheel brace | Yes | Yes |
Check cabin filter | Yes | Yes |
Lubricate door locks and hinges | Yes | Yes |
Vehicle Exterior | ||
Check tyres and tyre pressures | Yes | Yes |
Check exterior lights | Yes | Yes |
Under The Bonnet | ||
Check condition of brake fluid | Yes | Yes |
Check condition of fan belt | Yes | Yes |
Top up under bonnet levels | Yes | Yes |
Check condition of radiator cap | Yes | Yes |
Check and report any oil leaks | Yes | Yes |
Check and report any water leaks | Yes | Yes |
Check anti-freeze content | Yes | Yes |
Check engine and gear box mounts | Yes | Yes |
Under The Vehicle | ||
Check under body for corrosion | Yes | Yes |
Check condition of fuel lines | Yes | Yes |
Check brake pipes | Yes | Yes |
Check fuel tank for leaks | Yes | Yes |
Check inner c/v boots | Yes | Yes |
Check outer c/v boots | Yes | Yes |
Check condition of exhaust | Yes | Yes |
Check condition of shock absorbers | Yes | Yes |
Check condition of road springs | Yes | Yes |
Check condition of front suspension | Yes | Yes |
Check steering components | Yes | Yes |
Check condition of track rod ends | Yes | Yes |
Check condition of ball joints | Yes | Yes |
Check condition of rear suspension | Yes | Yes |
Check front wheel bearings | Yes | Yes |
Check rear wheel bearings | Yes | Yes |
Remove wheels and Check, clean and adjust brakes | Visual Check only | Yes |
Service Item Replacement | ||
Replace spark plugs (for petrol) | Yes | |
Change engine oil | Yes | Yes |
Replace oil filter | Yes | Yes |
Replace fuel filter (for diesel) | Yes | |
Replace air filter | Yes | |
Final Checks | ||
Check timing belt replacement interval | Yes | Yes |
Road test and report faults | Yes | Yes |
Stamp service book | Yes | Yes |