It is recommended that you arrange a full car service once a year – or every 12,000 miles, whichever comes sooner.
So, how will this affect your budget when purchasing a vehicle? What types of car service are there, and how much do they cost? In this article, the team at CJ Auto Service – leading providers of car service in Warrington – explain the typical charges.
Types of Service
You’re most likely to require an interim service or a full service for your car. Interim services are usually considered supplementary to full services for drivers who cover 2,000 miles per month or more. They should be arranged 6 months after your last full service.
When you book an interim service, you can expect checks regarding your:
- Vehicle history
- ABS
- Interior warning lights and horn
- Air conditioning
- Air filter
- Brake pads
- Trims, number plates, bodywork and mirrors
- Timing belt interval
- Cylinders
- Clutch operation
- Seatbelts
- Battery
- Steering and suspension
- Tyres
- Drums and discs
- Exhaust system security and condition
- Front and rear windscreen wipers and washers
- Fuel cap
- Handbrake operation and travel
- Interior and exterior lights and switches
- PAS, auxiliary and fan belts
- Security of fuel lines, brake pipes, hoses and handbrake cables
- Security of windscreen and rear view mirror
- Under body condition
- Under bonnet fluid levels
- Exhaust emissions and idle speed
We’ll also top up, replace or reset your:
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Power steering reservoir
- Under bonnet fluid levels
- Service light
Full services involve a larger number of checks and adjustments than an interim service and should be booked once per year – or every 12,000 miles. You can stick with one full service a year if you cover less than 2,000 miles per month.
This more comprehensive survey includes the above list of actions, plus checks on your:
- Wheel bearings
- Engine and gearbox mounts
- Distributor cap
- HT leads
- Coolant system
- Door hinges, catches and locks
- Engine cooling fan
- Operation of throttle
- Starter motor
- Radiator and coolant pipes/hoses
- Front/rear brakes
Your wheels will be removed and refitted as part of this service, and the following will be replaced:
- Spark plugs
- Air filter
You’ll also need an MOT test once a year as soon as your vehicle turns three years old.
Servicing Prices
There are many different factors to consider when determining the price of an interim or full car service.
Firstly, you’ll be charged less for an interim than for a full service. There is also the matter of the terms of your car’s warranty.
The size of your engine and the make and model of your car will also be taken into consideration – and some garages even adjust their prices according to the level of demand on the particular time and date you are requesting.
Average prices for an interim service usually come in at around £100, while a full service is likely to cost approximately £160. However, the exact cost of servicing your vehicle may be more or less, depending on the criteria listed above.
If you’re looking for an MOT in Warrington, CJ Auto Service charges £49.95 for a one hour service.
Get a Quote
To find out exactly what it will cost to service your vehicle, all you need to do is to make contact with the team at CJ Auto Service today. We’ll discuss the make and model of your vehicle along with the other factors mentioned earlier in this piece and offer you the best possible price.
