A car service is a preventative measure, which can ensure your vehicle is running safely and smoothly.
The cost of a car service can vary depending on the make and model of the car, and the type of service you wish to book.
A full car service costs anywhere from £115 to £315 – depending on the size of your car.
Generally speaking, the bigger the car, the more expensive the service.
Read on and find out how much a car service costs on average and which factors influence how much a car service is.
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How Much Does a Car Service Cost?
Based on bookings made through BookMyGarage, the average cost of an interim service is £147.29, the average cost of a full service is £187.68, and the average cost of a major service is £261.27.
How Much Will a Car Service Cost Based on Engine Size?
| Engine Size | Interim Service | Full Service | Major Service |
| 0 - 1.2 litre engine | £116.80 | £153.09 | £219.65 |
| 1.201 - 1.5 litre engine | £135.97 | £171.51 | £234.12 |
| 1.501 - 2 litre engine | £137.51 | £174.21 | £237.23 |
| 2.001 - 2.4 litre engine | £154.54 | £195.75 | £277.23 |
| 2.401 - 3.5 litre engine | £159.91 | £201.76 | £285.89 |
| 3.501 litre engine and above | £179.05 | £229.76 | £313.52 |
Which Towns Are the Least & Most Expensive for Car Servicing?
The following tables display the average costs based on bookings made through BookMyGarage of the top 20 least and most expensive UK towns for car servicing.
The Top 10 Least Expensive Towns for Car Servicing
Interim Service
| Aldershot | £78.27 |
| Fareham | £80.91 |
| Sutton-in-Ashfield | £85.20 |
| Halifax | £90.23 |
| Bradford | £95.26 |
| Manchester | £95.30 |
| Wakefield | £96.70 |
| Chertsey | £96.82 |
| Bognor Regis | £97.63 |
| Morecambe | £98 |
Full Service
| Bury | £112.48 |
| Stoke-on-Trent | £116.13 |
| Morecambe | £116.95 |
| Keighley | £119.43 |
| Brent | £120.77 |
| Crewe | £124.02 |
| Halifax | £124.23 |
| West Bromwich | £125.23 |
| Walsall | £127.60 |
| Blackpool | £128.08 |
Major Service
| Halifax | £150 |
| Bury | £153.99 |
| West Bromwich | £156.72 |
| Fareham | £156.91 |
| Birmingham | £161.27 |
| Morecambe | £162 |
| Stoke-on-Trent | £162.07 |
| Aldershot | £162.99 |
| Mitcham | £163.60 |
| Solihull | £163.67 |
The Top 10 Most Expensive Towns for Car Servicing
Interim Service
| Sutton | £150.84 |
| Maidenhead | £152.15 |
| Bedford | £152.17 |
| Bridgend | £154 |
| Swindon | £156.04 |
| Sittingbourne | £159.6 |
| Crawley | £162.01 |
| Wokingham | £162.05 |
| Orpington | £163.77 |
| Perth | £182.40 |
Full Service
| Nelson | £199.99 |
| Crawley | £200.99 |
| Chelmsford | £202.40 |
| Orpington | £207.20 |
| Harrow | £207.57 |
| Maidenhead | £208.24 |
| Sittingbourne | £211.20 |
| Wokingham | £211.36 |
| Stratford-upon-Avon | £216 |
| Hemel Hempstead | £222.02 |
Major Service
| Salisbury | £261.45 |
| Dover | £263.46 |
| Paignton | £264.12 |
| Wokingham | £269.93 |
| Sutton | £276.03 |
| Guildford | £277.54 |
| Dundee | £278.41 |
| Crawley | £288.64 |
| Harrow | £298.99 |
| Swansea | £318.85 |
How Much Is an Oil Change?
The average cost of a BookMyGarage oil change is £98.29.
Which Factors Influence Average Car Service Prices?
The price of a car service will depend on the make and model of your car, the engine size and the rates that a garage charges.
It will also depend on the type of service that you choose – interim is the cheapest service and major is the most expensive.
You could end up paying more for your service depending on your current mileage, where you live, and the nature of any repairs that your vehicle needs.
If you can't remember the last time you booked a car service or your next one is due, make sure you compare and save with BookMyGarage.
Drivers can save up to 70% on their car service by comparing deals on our online comparison site and choosing one of the lower-cost options.
