How Much Should a Service Cost?

FixMyCar discusses how much a car service costs on average.

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Ellie Dyer-Brown

Monday November 11 2024

2 min read

Servicing is an important part of car ownership. Although it might feel like an extra cost you'd rather avoid, it will probably save you money in the long run by reducing the likelihood of a breakdown.

This guide discusses how much you can expect to pay when you book your next car service.


How much should a car service cost?

There are two main servicing categories: full and interim. This guide explains what checks they include and how they are different.

Full service

Average price for different car makes

Let's take a look at how prices vary between different car manufacturers.

MakeFull serviceInterim service
Audi£205.43£147.01
BMW£209.04£152.44
Citroen£198.38£144.35
Dacia£195.34£146.33
Fiat£196.06£146.33
Ford£199.21£143.77
MINI£202.27£145.60
Mercedes£217.29£153.19
Nissan£197.81£142.01
Peugeot£196.42£142.46
Renault£195.67£143.51
Skoda£198.31£143.51
Suzuki£195.50£141.10
Toyota£204.91£144.97
Vauxhall£198.18£143.25
Volkswagen£200.59£144.09

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