Services Details

Cars that have their own warranty will typically receive one of the following services. The services vary in price depending on how much work is needed to be done on the car.

Basic or Interim Service.
Oil and Filter change.
Full service/Major service
Manufacturer service
Oil and Filter change:

An Oil and Filter change is one of the most important parts of a service and is included in all services. It helps your car to run reliably and helps increase fuel efficiency. All Garages have a duty of care towards their customers to complete a visual safety inspection when they work on any car, even if the car is booked in for a basic oil and filter change. However they are not liable to check the brakes, so brake checks should be booked in to take place at least once a year.

Basic or Interim Service:

Each type of service builds on the previous level, so a basic service will typically include an oil and filter change and a visual inspection, but there will usually be a top up of all the key fluids in the engine (washer fluid, brake fluid, antifreeze and steering fluid) and a check of up to 35 key components to ensure your car is in the best condition possible. A good garage will also check your brakes and manufacturer guidelines and recommend any additional work your car may need, however not all garages do this.

Full Service:

A Full service typically consists of all basic service work already described, an extra 15-30 additional checks on the car’s components (compared to the basic service) It is important to note, as with the basic service, if the car requires any additional maintenance work this will be an additional cost.

Major Service:

A Major Service will include everything covered in a full service but will also include a change of spark plugs, a change of fuel filters and some other service/wear items that are recommended by the manufacturer’s schedule. This does not include any additional repair or maintenance work.

Manufacturers service:

A Manufacturer service should include all wear, service and maintenance your car needs and is the most expensive and comprehensive service available. There are a wide range of checks included in the manufacturers service including :

Oil and oil filter check and replacement
Brake fluid check and top up
Anti-Freeze coolant check and top up
Windscreen wash check and top up
Full brake check
Power steering fluid check and top up
Steering check
Shock absorbers check.
Suspension check
Light check
Windscreen wipers check
Wheel alignment check
Charging systems check
Exhaust check
Battery check
Charging system check
Tyre tread and pressure check.