Car Servicing Price Comparison

Why do I need to service my car?

Regular car servicing is essential for your vehicle. It will ensure that faults are discovered before they become expensive problems that could possibly take your car off the road. Does your car make a grinding sound while shifting gears or applying brakes? Ignoring these signs may result in higher repair costs later.

Overlooking minor issues in your car may result in serious problems and higher repair costs. The best way to avoid this situation is to choose and follow a regular car service routine. Whether it requires an oil top-up or a complete service, with the BookMyGarage comparison tool, you can easily find a trusted garage that can take care of it.

How often should I service my car?

Your manufacturer's handbook will specify how often your vehicle will need to be serviced. Generally, a full car service should be carried out after every 12,000 miles and/or once a year as a minimum. An interim service is recommended after 6,000 miles (or 6 months). Regular servicing is essential to save you money later down the line and to prolong the lifespan of your car. You don’t need to pay much for a service as you can find cheap car services, from garages which are trusted in your local area, through our online comparison tool.

What’s included in a car service?

Garages offer 3 different types of car service: Interim, Full and Major. Each type of service offers a different level of attention to your car. As a brief summary, all car services include checks and servicing of the following:

• Engine
• Brakes
• Steering and Suspension
• Drive System
• Exhaust
• Wheels and Tyres
• Lights
• Internal Inspection

Here, we provide a detailed breakdown and comparison of exactly what is included in each car service type.

Which car service is best for me?

The type of service you choose for your car will be dependent on various factors, including the condition of your car, the number of miles you drive and the last time your car was serviced.

What is an interim service?

• Intended for high mileage drivers who cover over 25,000 miles per year
• Recommended to be carried out between annual services, roughly twice per year
• Covers 25 items including: oil change, testing main moving parts and brake fluid top-up

What is a full service?

• Ideal for drivers who cover lower annual mileage
• Recommended once per year, or every 12,000 miles (whichever comes first)
• Includes a wider range of items (comprehensive checks, refills and replacements) and helps to ensure trouble-free driving.

What is a major service?

• Recommended every 24 months, or 24,000 miles (whichever comes first)
• Highest level of service, covering the most checks, refills and replacements. It is essentially an overall check of every aspect of your vehicle so is vital to looking after your car at this 2-year point.

Car service deals: Many garages will offer a combination booking discount if you book your MOT with a service. The discount is dependent on the level of service you choose, for example some of our garages will offer MOTs for just 1p when booked with a major service! When choosing a garage in our comparison tool, try selecting an MOT as your chosen option and you will see which garages are offering these great combi MOT & service deals. Don't know when your MOT is due? Use our MOT checker to find out.

How much does a car service cost?

The cost of a service will depend on the engine size of your car and the rates that each individual garage charges. It will also depend on the type of service that you choose as they get more expensive as you go down the list (starting with interim as the cheapest service and major being the most expensive).

Our directory features over 8,000 garages and you can search for them by postcode. Use the garage comparison tool to compare car service costs at garages near you by simply entering your vehicle registration number and post code, choosing a garage from the list and making an instant booking online.

Why use BookMyGarage?

• Make smart decisions - we help you pick the most suitable garage for your needs
• Save money - find a suitable garage which offers cheap servicing or combi MOT and service deals
• Book online, at a time convenient to you (even when the garage is closed)
• You won't pay us ANYTHING, you pay the garage when the work is complete
• Quick and easy to compare garages and make a booking

Find a garage near you

Get an instant price and make a booking, from the comfort of your own home, with BookMyGarage. It's the simplest way to learn more about the garages in your area and get high quality servicing, guaranteed.

Our comparison tool will not only provide car service prices, it will also show you which accreditations the garages have, user reviews, what specialist repairs they offer, which cars they work on, the distance from your address (to find out which one is nearest you), special deals and offers they provide, their opening times and much more. When you select a garage, you can also see their pricing for all of the other work that they offer, from a diagnostic check to a coolant change. You can be assured that you are booking your car in for a service at the most appropriate garage for your needs.

Perhaps most importantly, the price you see is a fixed quote, and you don't pay a penny until the work is done - you pay the garage when the work is complete. The booking is all seamlessly done through BookMyGarage, so get your car booked in for a service today!