Smart Automobile is a German car marque that has marketed a range of microcar and subcompact vehicles. They are heavily associated with Mercedes-Benz, having been developed by the manufacturing giant in the 1970s & 80s.
Although it took until 1998 for the first Smart car to hit the roads, they are still popular today, with the original two-seater 'fortwo' in its third generation and available as a fully electric vehicle. Smart also made a compact four seater (the 'forfour') until recently, but that has now been discontinuted.
As Smart cars are generally frugal, economic affairs, drivers aren't used to large fuel or repair bills. However, those could become a reality if you don't keep your vehicle well maintained by booking regular car servicing at a local garage.
Following a regular service schedule for your Smart brings the best results. When you book a service at any of our independent, franchise or fast-fit garages, you receive the following benefits:
All Smart servicing costs are averages taken from bookings made through BookMyGarage at local garages. These are affected by a garage's prices and labour rates as well as the number of bookings made for each service and engine size. These prices are correct as of February 2024.
Service |
0cc - 1200cc Price |
1201cc - 1501cc Price |
Interim Service |
£111.74 |
N/A |
Interim Service + MOT |
£147.89 |
N/A |
Full Service |
£151.03 |
£153.29 |
Full Service + MOT |
£183.71 |
£194.33 |
Major Service |
£194.85 |
£157.17 |
Major Service + MOT |
£215.64 |
£224 |
EV Service |
Average Price |
Year One EV Service |
£74.91 |
Year Two EV Service |
£157 |
Enter your Smart’s reg and your post code to compare deals from local garages to save up to 70% on your servicing costs. Plus, you never pay until the day when you book through BookMyGarage as we never ask for payment details upfront.
While a manufacturer service is the go-to for many Smart drivers, it doesn’t have to be your only option. Booking a service through BookMyGarage or SecretServiceTM is an equally valid option which may provide more value in the long run.
Here is a comparison of the three types of car service to help you choose the right option, based on the needs of your vehicle:
|
Manufacturer Service |
BookMyGarage Service |
SecretServiceTM |
Price & Value |
Prices vary, but can be more expensive |
Like-for-like comparison enabling savings of up to 70% |
Able to save up to 70% |
Level of Checks Included |
Limited but necessary checks |
Range of checks to form a comprehensive inspection |
Range of checks to form a comprehensive inspection |
Quality of Parts Used |
Manufacturer approved parts used |
OEM or high-quality aftermarket parts used |
OEM or high-quality aftermarket parts used |
Quality of Oils Used |
Manufacturer approved oils used |
High-quality oils used |
High-quality oils used |
Who Completes the Work? |
Specialist technicians |
Experienced technicians |
Dealership trained technicians |
Is My Warranty Protected? |
Protects warranty |
Maintains warranty (although not proven by law) |
Maintains warranty (although not proven by law) |
Where is the Work Completed? |
Carried out at a franchised dealership |
You choose the garage to complete the work |
Carried out at a franchised dealership |
How is My Service History Proven? |
Service book stamped |
Service schedule stamped to maintain service history |
Service schedule stamped to maintain service history |
We recommend that UK Smart drivers follow this service schedule:
Service Type |
Interval (Miles) |
Interval (Months) |
Oil and Filter Change |
5,000 |
6 |
Interim Service |
6,000 |
6 |
Full Service |
12,000 |
12 |
Major Service |
24,000 |
24 |
You should book each service after whichever interval comes first. Booking regular servicing for your Smart car ensures it is always in top condition, regardless of your annual mileage.
After you choose a local garage for your Smart car service, we send you a confirmation email with a summary of your booking. We also inform the service centre and they may also be in touch to confirm the appointment or to ask for extra details.
You never pay for your booking until after all the work has been completed and deal with the garage directly after the initial booking process. You also have the ability to change or cancel your booking for free until the day of your appointment.