How do you give your car a service?

1. What should you do when you service your car?
2. What does a full service include on a car?
3. Do I need a full service every year?
4. How long does a full service take?

What should you do when you service your car?

During a car service, a mechanic will inspect your vehicle's brakes, oil, filters, and other mechanical and electronic systems to make sure everything is in safe, working condition. You'll need to pay an upfront fee for a vehicle service and you may have oil and filter changes included in this price.

What does a full service include on a car?

All services will involve visual checks to your car, like looking for external damage — much like an MOT. ... Checks during a car service can include the engine oil, oil filter, lights, tyres, bodywork, exhausts, brakes, steering, fluid and coolant levels, suspension and 12V battery.

Do I need a full service every year?

Most manufacturers recommend having a full car service once a year or every 12,000 miles, whichever comes first. ... Some cars also have a system that lets you know when a service is due. Even if this appears before 12 months or every 12,000 miles, you shouldn't ignore it.

How long does a full service take?

In general, full car service time normally takes around 3 hours, assuming no significant issues are encountered, so you should normally have the car back the same day.