Compare timing chain replacement quotes from specialist garages in Redditch

Redditch is close to the M42 motorway and 15 miles south of Birmingham, roughly a 35-minute drive. The many roundabouts and the ring road that circles Redditch often confuse drivers who aren't familiar with the area since it is hard to work out which exit to take. There is an excellent network of local bus services operated by Diamond West Midlands, and the Cross-City Line offers a regular train service to Four Oaks and Lichfield via Birmingham New Street.

An interim car service - sometimes called a minor car service - involves inspecting several key car components and systems, including a safety assessment, engine oil change and fluid check.

The car service schedule for an interim service is every six months or every six thousand miles. As a driver, following this guidance is smart because if you don't, you may not realise a problem is developing, and it could cost you more money later down the line. Interim services can catch potential problems early.

The difference between an interim and full service is the number of components checked; a full service is more comprehensive. Likewise, the difference between a vehicle health check and interim service is that the former only includes the inspection of various parts. In contrast, the latter may consist of an oil change and the topping up of other fluids.

Find out how much an interim service costs here.