Interim Service in Herne Bay

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Top garages for Interim Service in Herne Bay (46 found)
La Automotive
438 Jobs Completed
Herne bay
4.6 / 5

Welcome to La Automotive. We operate as a mobile mechanic and cover the county of Kent. Our available services are: - Timing belts - Timing chains - Gearbox repai

Horizon Motor Group Ltd.
373 Jobs Completed
Wingham
4.4 / 5

We are an established local independent garage and are proud to be members of Autofirst Network – a nationwide network of independent garages operating to the Network’s 6

Protyre Canterbury
207 Jobs Completed
Canterbury
4.2 / 5

Paul and the team pride themselves on providing an exceptional level of customer service. The centre known as Treadmark Tyres joined the Protyre network in 2016. The cent

Westbere Garage
379 Jobs Completed
Canterbury
4.0 / 5

We are a quality-minded garage based in Canterbury. We are also the largest independent garage in Canterbury. Our customers are proud of the top quality, professional

Carbulance
176 Jobs Completed
Herne Common
4.8 / 5

Carbulance

Formula One Autocentres - Canterbury
385 Jobs Completed
Canterbury
2.8 / 5

Established in 1974, Formula One Autocentres set out with a mission to deliver a completely new fast-fit experience to its customers. This would feature clean, modern pre

The Vehicle Workshop
197 Jobs Completed
Hernebay
5.0 / 5

We are a family run business, with over 25 years experience with 15 years at maindealers covering Ford, Vauxhall and Toyota. We have honest and friendly staff who have gr

Elite Garages Canterbury
86 Jobs Completed
Canterbury
5.0 / 5

Elite Garages are one of the South’s leading independent tyre, MOT and car service operators with a turnover in excess of £53 million and around 240 employees. Elite

T&A Diagnostics and Sons LTD
265 Jobs Completed
Herne Bay
4.9 / 5

Hi, my name is Adrian and I am a fully qualified Master Technician who has been working in the motor industry for the last 41 years. I come from a main dealer background

S And T Fleet Support
102 Jobs Completed
Hernebay
4.6 / 5

S & T Fleet Support works throughout London and South East. We operate as fully mobile mechanics, meaning that we will repair your vehicle at your home, workplace

J D Cambelts
12 Jobs Completed
Upstreet
5.0 / 5

I specialise in cambelt replacement, repair, and diagnosis. I also carry out servicing, clutches, MOT's and most repair operations. I have been in the motor trade sin

Unit 5 Motorcare Limited
Member since 12 June 2013
Whitstable

"Established in 1980 we are a friendly, family run business undertaking servicing and repairs to most makes and models. With up-to-date technical data, the latest diagnos

Motorline Hyundai - Canterbury
Member since 22 April 2016
CANTERBURY

Hyundai Main Dealer. Servicing, Warranty and repair works carried out by Hyundai trained Technicians. All parts and labour carry a 2 year guarantee. All fitted parts

SEV Mobile Mechanics, Broadstairs
Member since 11 December 2015
Broadstairs

Welcome to SEV Mobile Mechanics! Our business is focused on delivering excellent service at an affordable price. Our roots can be traced back to the start in 1920, wi

York Road MOT Centre
Member since 08 February 2018
Herne Bay

At York Road MOT Centre our engineers can undertake a full range of mechanical repairs on any make or model of car. This includes full auto electrical diagnostics, fault

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Interim Service in Herne Bay

Average rating for  Interim Service in Herne Bay bookings

5.00

2 reviews

How much does Interim Service cost in Herne Bay?

The cost of servicing, MOT and repairs differ across the country and Interim Service is not any different. Labour rates will be higher or lower depending on where in the country you are. Take a look below at the average quote in Herne Bay for Interim Service on WhoCanFixMyCar.com for some of our top car makes.


Interim Service Cost by Car Make in Herne Bay
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
Audi£169.58

This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 20/12/2023 and 19/03/2024.

What is an interim service?

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.

It is also recommended that you should get an interim service every 6,000 miles.

What would you prefer, to replace a pressure gauge or have your car written off entirely due to the head gasket blowing!

What is the difference between an interim service and a full service?

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 that a lot is checked during an interim service!

In the next section, we will list what is checked during an interim service.

If you would like to know what is included in a full service, click here to see a dedicated page.

What gets checked during an interim service?

Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

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

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!

Anti-freeze Coolant

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.

Windscreen Wash

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.

Power Steering Fluid

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.

Lights

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

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.

Battery Condition

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.

Charging System

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.

Exhaust System

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.

Tyre Tread and Pressure

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.

Full Brake Check

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.

Steering Check

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.

Shock Absorbers Check

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.

Suspension Check

The suspension of a car is part of the steering system and so will be rigorously checked during an interim service.

What are the benefits of an interim service?

As mentioned at the top of the text, an interim service can help identify problems before they arise as mechanics are trained to be able to recognise the signs of a part having issues at an early stage.

This means you will be able to avoid a serious and potentially dangerous situations developing in the future.

What is the cost of an interim service?

The cost of an interim service will vary depending on the garage and the car itself. At the top of the page you will be able to see what the average cost of an interim service is in the UK, however, you can get free and personalised quotes for an interim service using WhoCanFixMyCar.

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