What is included in a full service?

A full service is preventative maintenance designed to keep your car reliable and safe between MOTs. Exact contents vary by garage and vehicle, but a typical full service includes the following.

Usually included

• Engine oil and oil filter change
• Air filter check or replacement
• Inspection of brakes, tyres, steering and suspension
• Checks of lights, wipers and washers
• Top-up of key fluids (coolant, brake fluid, screen wash)
• A written report of anything that needs attention

Interim vs full

An interim service is a lighter check, often every six months or 6,000 miles, focused on oil and safety basics. A full service is more thorough and is usually recommended once a year or every 12,000 miles. Always follow your manufacturer’s schedule where possible.