Servicing
Keep it running smoothly
From interim checks to full services, we use manufacturer-spec parts and digital diagnostics to keep your engine purring. Ideal for personal cars, vans and work vehicles.
Oil, filters, fluids and brakes — all done properly, all in one visit, with a full health check so you know where the car stands.
Not sure whether you need an interim or a full service? Tell us the mileage and when it was last done, and we’ll advise.
- Interim serviceOil, filter and the key safety checks between full services.
- Full serviceFilters, fluids, brakes and a thorough inspection.
- Manufacturer-spec partsQuality parts that meet or exceed OE standards.
- Cars and vansPersonal cars, vans and work vehicles.
Interim or full?
An interim service is the lighter one, built around the oil and filter and the checks that matter most between full services — fluid levels, tyres, brakes and lights. It suits high-mileage drivers who would otherwise go a long time between visits.
A full service goes further, adding the filters and inspections the manufacturer schedules over a longer interval. If you are not sure which yours is due, tell us the mileage and roughly when it was last done and we will tell you.
Why the intervals are worth keeping
Oil stops doing its job long before the engine complains. It thins, picks up combustion deposits and loses the additives that protect bearings and turbochargers, and the damage from running it too long is gradual and permanent. Short journeys, cold starts and towing all shorten the sensible interval.
A service is not an MOT
They are different things and one does not replace the other. A service is preventative maintenance to the manufacturer’s schedule. An MOT is a legal test against a fixed standard on one day. A car can sail through its MOT and still be overdue a service — and a freshly serviced car can still fail an MOT on something the service does not cover.
Keeping the record straight
A documented service history is worth real money when you sell, and it is the first thing a careful buyer asks for. We record what was done and when, so the history stands up.
Servicing: common questions
How often should I have the car serviced?
Follow the manufacturer’s schedule for your make and model — it is usually set by mileage or by time, whichever comes first. Tell us what you drive and we will check the interval for you.
Does a service include an MOT?
No — they are separate. Plenty of people book both at once so the car only goes in the once, which is usually the easiest way to do it.
What if you find something that needs doing?
We tell you what we have found, explain how urgent it is, and quote before starting. Nothing extra happens without your say-so.
Do you service vans and work vehicles?
Yes — cars, vans and light commercials, from a single vehicle to a fleet on a schedule that suits the business.
My car is only doing short journeys. Does that matter?
It does. Short runs stop the engine and exhaust reaching full temperature, which is hard on the oil, the battery and diesel particulate filters. Mention it when you book and we will take it into account.
Ready when you are