Question 1

What is a 'Full Service' on a car?

Accepted Answer

It involves thoroughly checking the fluids and components in the vehicle, to determine whether they need replacing, updating, or replenishing. Getting your car serviced will also help prevent larger jobs cropping up later on, thus saving you a lot of hassle and money.

Question 2

When is my car due for a service?

Accepted Answer

The recommended service schedule for your vehicle will be outlined in your owner’s manual. However, the general rule would be that a full service be undertaken every 12,000 miles.

Question 3

How often should you service your car?

Accepted Answer

Your car should receive a full service annually, and if you undertake a high mileage it should receive an interim service in between at the 6 month mark.

Question 4

What is included in a Full Service?

Accepted Answer

A Full Service includes renewal or top-up of all major fluids including:

· Oil

· Coolant

· Brake fluid

· Automatic Transmission Fluid

A clean will be provided to:

· Filters

· Spark plugs

Other components that are also comprehensively checked are:

· Suspension

· Steering

· Door locks

Question 5

How long does a car service take?

Accepted Answer

A car’s full service can take around three hours to complete, if there are no significant issues encountered as they will of course lengthen the job time. You will ordinarily get your car back the same day but perhaps set a day aside for the service.

Question 6

What's the difference between a Full and an Interim Service?

Accepted Answer

An interim service focuses on items that require the most regular renewal and maintenance. A full covers all of these, plus those that require a less-frequent review.

Question 7

What's the difference between a Full and a Major Service?

Accepted Answer

Many garages won't differentiate between a Full and a Major Service. Where they do, the Major is even more comprehensive and may include items such as a full drain and renewal of brake fluid and coolant.