How to know what's included in a full car service

Jun 13, 2019

How to know what's included in a full car service

What does a car service include?

Each car is different and therefore there is no set single service that applies to all cars. Often what’s included in a car service depends on the type of your car, its status and the deals offered by garages, fastfit chains and local mechanics.

Your car will have its own servicing schedule - you can find this within the manual pack usually. Following this specific schedule should keep your vehicle performing at its optimum and ensure it will last as long as possible.

You can check which type of service is required as per your car servicing schedule, but if you have lost this, don’t panic. MyCarNeedsA.com can deliver a car service quote suitable for your needs.

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Generally speaking, there are 2 main types of service that are most commonly quoted - these are an Interim Service and a Full Service. Today we want to discuss exactly what is included in and what you can expect from a Full Service.

What is included in a Full Service?

A Full Service includes all the same tests as in the Interim Service. These include; oil and oil filter changed, safety checks, lubrication of some moving parts, horn, lights, brakes, fluid levels, exhaust, tyres and finally checking for any fluid leaks in the car.

With a Full Service, an additional 29 points of interest will also be checked. Typically included in a Full Service will also be:

  • Top ups of the brake fluid and antifreeze
  • Further brake checks
  • Inspection of the engine
  • Wheel bearings
  • Shock absorbers
  • Replacement of pollen filters
  • Inspection of the air conditioning system

A full service usually includes everything apart for any parts specified as requiring replacement in your vehicles servicing schedule, such as fuel filters, spark plugs etc. These can be added as chargeable extras or, some garages refer to it as a major service and will charge accordingly.

As ever, at MyCarNeedsA.com we recommend having the best level of service you can afford and to always check what is included in a service before you book your car in.

It’s easy to find a local mechanic to carry out a Full Service on your car with MyCarNeedsA.com. Simply enter your reg number and a few details about your car then we’ll send quotes directly to you. Choose the best price and location for you.

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