Although a car service is not a legal requirement, it is highly recommended by many car manufacturers to save money. By servicing your car, problems are likely to be caught early on when they are cheaper to fix, giving your car a better resale value and a longer life. Servicing your car also maintains the efficiency by reducing your fuel usage! Here, we explain the different types of car servicing you can get at your local car garage:
Interim Car Service
An interim service is suitable for those drivers who are covering over 20,000 miles a year. They need their car to be serviced twice a year, but a full service is not required both times. The interim service checks the essential features, such as lights, fluid levels, and tyre suspension. The service is designed to give drivers an extra safety net and peace of mind if they are driving more often than the average driver.
Full Car Service
A full service is not a legal requirement like the MOT, but some drivers may choose for this to be completed every year to ensure their maximum safety when using the vehicle. The list below gives you an idea of what will be checked, as there are over 67 individual checks made during a full service.
- Brake fluid checked
- Reset service light
- Oil and filter change
- Clutched operation check
- Exhaust system checked for corrosion, damage, and leaks
- Suspension checked
- And much more…
The full service covers all bases recommended by car manufacturers, which will ensure trouble-free motoring.
Major Car Service
A major service is the highest level of car servicing available, which is recommended to drivers every 2 years or every 24,000 miles. This enables car parts to be checked that have likely worn over time. A major service is essentially a full service, with the addition of:
- Replacement brake and coolant fluid
- Spark Plug replacement
- 71 point check
- Timing belt replacement
- And much more…
Contact us today to find out more about our major service and whether your car will require one.
Based in Surrey and the surrounding areas, we can provide a professional service and fix any mechanical issues you may have. If you want to find out more about the services we offer here at Oaks Services, contact our friendly team today!
