An interim service ensures all major fluids and components are checked, but misses some of the biannual checks included in a 'Full Service'. Whether you want a service in Birmingham or in Bristol, we've got the country covered, with 11,442 garages nationwide.
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Brilliant service, did the job whilst i waited
Friendly attentive staff. Work completed to a high standard. I would recommend to family and friends and will definitely be returning when my car inevitably requires more work .
Very happy with the work. Would highly recommend
Very happy with the service ,they came for my car and dropped back off,very pleasant,I booked online for a service and was quoted £99 ,but they where very honest and said it’s only £69 as it’s my cars first service,will definitely get 2nd service done from them ,, thank you
They've done a first class job on the car!
Very helpful and a good price
Good service and amazing work.
Fabulous service and kept up to date step by step . Collected and delivered car back to me .
I am so impressed with Patrick and his garage. Patrick is so professional and reliable. He turned up to collect my car when he said he would and did the same when returning it. This is such a great service to offer, as it takes the hassle out of getting the car to the garage. He even went the extra mile in getting me a replacement wheel nut security lock to do the job when my original one wasn’t in the car, as it should be. He didn’t charge any extra labour for this, as he could sense I was anxious it wasn’t there. He simply sorted it and am so appreciative of that., I’ll certainly be using this garage again and can’t speak highly enough of Patrick. Very knowledgeable, professional and friendly approach.
Very quick response and I got my car back on the same day. Very friendly and helpful. I would recommend and use again.
was very happy with the job!
Would recommend, got the job done quick and for a very fair price. Thanks!
Great service. Polite staff
Excellent service. Booked me in quickly and job was done right away. No hassle and a really friendly service. Would definitely recommend.
Excellent service and job done quickly ! A++
Very good, courteous service
Very good, cheaper than other quotes too.
Friendly, Helpful, Problem sorted quickly
Becky and Mark at Pool Street were wonderful! Cannot recommend this garage highly enough; picked up my mini and towed it anyway free of charge, kept me updated, and completed the repair super quick (even though the place was super busy!). Everyone I met there was super friendly and always seemed hard at work, this will defiantly be my first choice If anything goes wrong with my car ever again, and I’ll be recommending everyone goes here.
Great little garage with friendly staff... job was explained before started and price. They picked my car up at my convenience as well. Also the I returned the guy said the job wasn't as big as he thought so actually asked for less than he quoted. Great honest family run business
Superb garage would highly recommended ******.
Really good price, quick and efficient and great workmanship. Highly recommend and would definitely use these people again. Thanks very much.
Excellent service. Highly recommended
I would highly recommended Aldermere SC,A top class job done on my car,I had another job looked at also to the one quoted for,And was not charged!!!!! A very honest and helpful garage,I would leave ten stars if I could*********Will definitely be using AGAIN!!!!!
Cambelt and water pump replacement speedily completed. Great service,
Came and picked car up as the brakes has seized up on the bank holiday mon. Had the car back on the weds. kept me informed of price and repairs. would use again
Absolutely amazing service and excellent prices. Would highly recommend, Will definitely be using this garage again
Very friendly service. Work completed on time. Identified further work that would be required and priced for me to review. Highly appreciated.
David was very helpful and collected my car at work. The engineer called during the day to update me and Catriona was excellent with the customer service.
for the second year running there was no fuss and my car passed-great service.
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Great service - I always feel looked after and feel I can always trust Chris with my car. I really like how they collect and drop your car off too.
Mike offered realistic prices and explained exactly what was needed to be done. I will definitely be using his services again as I actually felt I'd found a garage that provided me a service I require as I am not motor inclined
Booked online and went to the garage for my appointment but unfortunately they couldn’t order the filter required for the service on time. The garage Principal - Paul explained the situation to me in a very calm manner and apologised for what has happened, he requested to come to my home the next day to pick up the car, take it to the garage, service it free of charge and return it back to my home. The next day Paul came and picked the car as promised, serviced and brought it back, and guess what! the service was free and I didn’t have to pay for it. He again apologised for what happened a day before and stated if I choose to use the garage again in the future they will come to my home to pick the car and return in after the service. Would highly recommended this garage for the way they handled the situation.
The work done to my car was good, it's running much smoother. It's always important when you go to a garage that you get the feeling the mechanics are as interested and 'bothered' about your car as you are. From speaking with them when I took the car in, and from the work done, it's clear that they care, and go the extra mile with the detail. Good price too
The cost of a Interim Service can vary depending on your car due to differences in labour time and parts needed. Take a look below at the average quote on WhoCanFixMyCar.com for some of the top car makes.
| Car Make | Average Price | Get Quotes |
|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall | £91.92 | |
| Ford | £96.56 | |
| Volkswagen | £96.03 | |
| BMW | £100.15 | |
| Audi | £99.22 | |
| Peugeot | £88.64 | |
| Renault | £92.90 | |
| Mercedes | £106.74 | |
| Citroen | £94.09 | |
| Nissan | £88.41 | |
| Toyota | £92.49 | |
| Volvo | £97.78 | |
| MINI | £90.59 |
This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 19/02/2018 and 20/05/2018.
An interim service is carried out on a car by a mechanic, who checks a number of key components and parts of a car.
An interim service can be extremely helpful for finding minor problems before they develop into major ones as many parts of a car will naturally wear down over time. The ones at high risk will usually be checked during an interim service.
For a driver, having an interim service carried out is a smart move as you may not realise there is a problem developing and it could end up costing you even more money down the line.
Would you prefer to replace a pressure gauge or have your car written off entirely due to the head gasket blowing?
The difference between a full service and an interim service is the amount of parts checked. As the name suggests, an interim service will be less thorough than a full service.
However, that does not mean an interim service is not worth having.
Engine oil is absolutely vital for keeping your car is good health and serious damage will be cause to a vehicle if there is low or none existent engine oil.
This is one of the easiest things to check and will always be included in an interim service.
Brake fluid is vital for the brake system as it is responsible for applying pressure to the pads and discs when bringing a car to a halt. If there is a small leak in the braking system, the liquid will inevitably pour out. This will then prevent you from braking all together so it is vital that this never happens!
During the winter months, if a car is left outside for an extended period of time, it will be subject to potential problems. Coolant is a liquid which runs through a car engine, keeping the level of heat and friction down, similar to engine oil.
The radiator needs to have a healthy supply of coolant to operate and keep the engine cool, which is why it is vital there is also enough anti-freeze in the system as well. If the coolant freezes and you start your engine in cold weather, your engine could overheat and damage could be caused extremely quickly.
Having enough windscreen wash may not strike you as critical, however, if you are driving your car and your view of the road becomes obstructed, you need to be able to wash your screen.
Like brake fluid, power steering fluid is checked in an interim service and the reason are exactly the same. Power steering fluid is critical for being able to steer a car and if there is a leak, or even air bubbles in the system, you will be in trouble.
If the problem is air bubbles, you can pump the clutch to resolve the issue, however, if there is a leak, a bigger repair will be required.
It is a legal requirement that you have working headlights so the wiring around rear and headlights will be checked during an interim service to ensure they are not at risk of cutting out.
Windscreen wipers naturally wear down over time and lose their ability to remove dirt and water from a windscreen. A mechanic will make sure your windscreen wipers are good enough to do this during an interim service.
The most common problem car batteries have is dying however, with a jump start, this problem can be sorted. A mechanic has no way of knowing if this will happen and so they cannot check for anything specific when it comes to this potential issue arising.
However, the integrity of a car battery could come into question and they can sometimes crack, resulting in battery acid spilling into the car engine. This is a very serious issue and so the battery will be checked for signs of damage during an interim service to ensure this does not happen to you.
The charging system is responsible for keeping your car battery full of power, if it is compromised, then it highly likely that you will suffer from a regular dead battery.
The alternator can be to blame for problems with the charging system and so will be checked during an interim service.
The most common issue the exhaust system suffers from is rust and leakage of dangerous fumes. There are several parts of an exhaust system which will be checked in an interim service including the catalytic converter which is responsible for taking the most toxic and dangerous elements out of the fumes created by a car engine.
A mechanic will mainly be checking for holes and rust when it comes to the exhaust system.
It is a legal requirement to have 1.6mm tyre tread depth in the UK as this allows a car to grip the road firmly, if it is any lower, you are actually breaking the law!
This will always be checked while an interim service is being carried out, as will a pressure check on your tyres.
A brake test will be carried out during an interim service to ensure your car is able to come to a stop properly. If your car cannot do this, there is a good chance the brake pads or discs have worn down.
Surprisingly, some drivers don’t realise that their steering isn’t what it is supposed to be which is why this service is provided in an interim service.
There may be a number of issues which would cause steering issues including wheel alignment, in which case, a simple fix is available.
The shock absorbers make up a part of the steering and suspension system and are self explanatory in their role in a car.
However, their effectiveness will drop over time resulting in a less comfortable ride for passengers. The large springs will be checked during a full service for degradation.
The suspension of a car is part of the steering system and so will be rigorously checked during an interim service.
An interim service can help identify problems before they become serious as mechanics are trained to recognise the signs of a part having issues.
This means you will be able to avoid a serious and potentially dangerous situation developing in the future.
