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 12,232 garages nationwide.
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took longer than expected though no fault of there own .but great service friendly helpful staff
Good speedy service
Car was picked up at agreed time, communication was excellent. Car returned with full service carried out. Would use again
Very friendly and honest. Will defo use again.
Oil change and flush done good service they went out there way to make you feel welcome
Fantastic Garage , Constant communication and stress free putting me at ease over Christmas, Clutch replacement done, Car picked up, repaired and return withing 24 Hours. Couldn't recommend more
Not the cheapest quote but based on past service happy to use this independent garage again. Patrick kindly picked up the car from my home and delivered back within a few hours having completed the job with high quality parts.
Prompt service and turn around, recommended.
I had issue with my Audi A6 dual mass flywheel 12 plate. Patrick is very knowledgeable mechanic, he spoke to me over the phone on Friday and was ready to fix the problem very next day on saturday, he collected my car in the morning at 8am and fixed my car at 4pm the same day he then drove back to me with my car, explained to what work he had done and interestingly recorded the video while carrying out the work. he had wireless card payment machine so was easy to pay him. pleased with everything and big thanks to Patrick
A friend of mine ended up repairing my car for me, but these guys have amazing customer service, couldn't have helped me more, will be using in the future!
Had to get my Cambelt and Water Pump replaced. Had my fair share of doubts at first as the price was a lot cheaper than other garages, but the work done was second to none and also at a very reasonable price. Lovely people and service, would defo return!
Got my wheel bearing fixed great price! No problems would 100% use again.
Very excellent service, highly recommended, wish they were slightly nearer.
Swift and easy booking process, car was ready 4 hour later with only additional costs being one bulb and some wiper blades. Thank you.
These guys are great! Wouldn’t go anywhere else
The result achieved.
Extremely helpful quick and reasonably priced Thank you Chris
Collected and returned my car, very good service
Great Service. Thank you guys. We will use you again.
Good service only problem the garage is out of the way but i would recommend it
Dropped my car off Saturday morning. Had it ready to collect just after 4. Was great service, no fuss at all! Will definitely be returning.
Collected my car as arranged, they carried out repair and returned my car, very polite and courteous. The bill was as the estimated quote. Very pleased with the service.
A great garage doing complex work. They changed my timing chain on a skoda Fabia 1.2 tsi, other garages I tried wouldn’t touch this job. The service was great, they a pleasant and even delivered my car back when Icouldnt get to them. Highly recommend.
Did job well. Cambelt and waterpump. On saturday. Thanks
He was very happy to help , he answear all my question
408 reviews
Great service, great value, all round great guys. We will be back with the other car!
Very quick guys,during check they find broken rear string, part ordered within minutes job done under 2hours what toyota service took over day with getting same part, last time. Happy with price
very good service did what what they said they would do in a very professional manor
I would highly recommend Rob at Rayments services. He was professional, prompt and patient with me. His advice was considered and sound and he offers all the expected aspects of an interim service. It should be remembered that though others may quote cheaper on this website they may not be offering the same level of service. If you need any work done - come and meet Rob.
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 | £93.81 | |
| Ford | £94.00 | |
| Volkswagen | £95.87 | |
| Audi | £101.56 | |
| BMW | £106.87 | |
| Peugeot | £93.43 | |
| Renault | £90.38 | |
| Mercedes | £109.89 | |
| Citroen | £94.19 | |
| MINI | £93.37 | |
| Nissan | £96.60 | |
| Toyota | £96.24 | |
| Volvo | £96.41 |
This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 17/09/2018 and 16/12/2018.
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.
