Why Should I Book a Car Service in Birmingham Through BookMyGarage?

We have helped over 6 million drivers compare and save on their MOT, servicing and repair costs at local garages. In fact, when you compare garages in Birmingham through our online comparison site, you can save up to 70% when you choose one of the lower-cost options!

As the UK’s leading MOT and service comparison site, we’re dedicated to helping drivers save money on their car maintenance. Here are just some of the ways we keep you in control of your car servicing needs in Birmingham:

 

Plenty of Choice. We may recommend certain garages depending on your location or the product you select, but you always have the final say. There are thousands of fast-fit, independent and franchised garages on our online comparison site, so you’re able to see all your options and choose the best local garage for you.

Direct Comparisons. Every garage on our system has priced their servicing costs against the same schedules, allowing you to compare garages ‘like-for-like’. That means that when you book a lower-cost option for your car service in Birmingham, you know you’re getting the best deal.

Convenient Extra Services. If you usually struggle to find time to take your car into a garage for its MOT or service, you can relax with BookMyGarage. Many garages on our online comparison site offer Vehicle Collection and Delivery, Customer Drop-Off & Loan Car services. These can be the helping hand you need to make your life a little bit easier.

24/7 Online Booking. When you need a car service in Birmingham, you want to book it as soon as possible. You don’t want to wait around for the garage to open so you can call up and get it sorted - and with BookMyGarage, you don’t have to. We allow you to make your appointment day or night, even when the garage is closed.

 

Compare deals and save up to 70% on your car maintenance when you choose one of the lower-cost options through BookMyGarage. Enter your vehicle reg and postcode to compare instant prices on your car service in Birmingham and book the best deal today.

 

How to Book a Car Service in Birmingham

1. Enter your vehicle reg and postcode.
2. Compare deals. You can sort garages in Birmingham by whatever best suits your needs: price, distance, reviews and ratings or availability.
3. Pick a date and time for your appointment.

 

After you book car servicing in Birmingham, we send you a confirmation email with a summary of your booking and inform the garage. 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.

 

 

Book a High-Quality Van Service in Birmingham

If your Birmingham-based business relies on a van, you need to keep it on the road as much as possible. You want a dependable workhorse that ensures you’re always earning money.

That’s why it’s so important to book regular van servicing in Birmingham.

The more you use your van, the more wear and tear it will suffer. Without proper maintenance, this can lead to expensive repair bills and even more expensive delays for your business.

Many garages on our comparison site offer high-quality van servicing in Birmingham at affordable prices. Enter your van’s reg and postcode to instantly compare deals at local service centres and book the best deal in just 3 clicks.

 

Driving in Birmingham

Birmingham is the second largest and most populous UK city after London, a fact which might go some way to explaining why it’s simply stuffed with things to do and see. Six universities keep the place youthful with a vibrant and multi-cultural grassroots art, music and literary scene. Birmingham’s international reputation has been built on its many celebrated cultural institutions.

As well as housing the world’s largest pre-Raphaelite collection of artwork, the city is home to the Birmingham Royal Ballet, the Symphony Orchestra, the Repertory Theatre and the Barber Institute of Fine Arts as well a diverse range of other arts, theatre and music venues.

You’ll find high street and designer shops at the Bullring and Mailbox centres, and if vintage chic is more your thing then wander the quirky East Side for some unique finds. Birmingham’s drink and food scene is currently thriving, with exotic flavours catering for all tastes. It also boasts four Michelin-starred restaurants (more than any city in England except London) and street food that’s hard to beat.

It may be a tightly populated place but Brummies love their green spaces.

As well as the splendid Birmingham Botanical Gardens there are an additional five hundred and seventy-one parks to choose from - more than any other European city.

Birmingham is well signposted and served by the M5, M6, M40 and M42, and the notorious Spaghetti Junction (the Gravelly Hill interchange). Heading out of London from the south, on a good day you can cruise along the M42 motorway for most of your journey and reach the city ring roads in just over two hours.

If you take Junction 3 on the M42 you’ll drive through Kings Heath which can be very busy at rush hour. Junction 2 will lead you through the less congested Kings Norton and Edgbaston. If you’re coming from the North, it’s good to be aware that the most congested road in the West Midlands is the M6 interchange with the M54.

Be prepared to have your patience tested! Birmingham drivers waste around 34 hours a year stuck in traffic and Greater Birmingham is the 19th most congested metropolitan area across Europe and North America.

 

FAQs

What is a Car Service?

A car service is a routine health check for your vehicle, completed by a local garage. A mechanic inspects various parts of your car, checking for excessive wear and tear and recommending repairs where needed.

A car service is the best way to keep your car in good condition and helps to avoid expensive repairs and breakdowns. Some of the items assessed in a car service are:

• Tyres
• Oil
• Filter
• Brakes
• Timing Belt
• Windscreen Wipers
• Exhaust
• Suspension
• Steering System

 

Is it Cheaper to Book an MOT and Service in Birmingham at the Same Time?

Many garages in Birmingham offer a discount on their MOT price when you book a car service at the same time. That means booking an MOT and service together can make it much cheaper to keep your vehicle in good condition - so long as you choose a garage that offers a great deal.

 

Should You Get an MOT and Service in Birmingham at the Same Time?

You can see several benefits if you get an MOT and service at the same time. These include:

 

Convenience. Rather than finding time for separate garage appointments, you can combine this vital car maintenance into one. This means that your car spends more time on the road and you keep your life on track.

Cost-Effective. Many garages offer an MOT discount if you combine it with a car service. The more thorough the service, the bigger the discount can be. This allows you to keep your car safe and in top condition for less.

Decreased Chance of a Breakdown. Knowing that your car meets the legal limits of safety and roadworthiness gives you peace of mind, but a service is far more detailed than the MOT test. If you get the two done at the same time, you get a better picture of the condition of your vehicle. Plus, you get the knowledge that it is less likely to break down or need expensive repairs any time soon.

 

If you’re looking to achieve all the above, then you should get an MOT and a car service at the same time. Enter your reg and postcode to compare service centres in Birmingham and find the best deal.

 

How Long Does A Car Service in Birmingham Take?

Each car service takes a different length of time, due to the differing numbers of checks. On average, a car service takes:

• Around 1 and 1/2 hours for an interim service
• Around 3 hours for a full service
• Around 4 hours or longer for a major service 

If the mechanic finds extra faults, the repair time will take longer.

 

How Often Should I Service My Car?

You should always follow the service intervals specified in your vehicle handbook. Most manufacturers recommend booking a full service every 12 months or 12,000 miles - whichever comes first. They may also recommend booking interim and major services, as well as oil and filter changes, at other intervals.

The frequency of servicing depends on two factors:

• Your driving style
• Your yearly mileage

If you are an aggressive driver or you travel more than 25,000 miles a year, you may wish to service your car more often. Similarly, if your car sits around for long periods of time, you may wish to service it more often to protect it against the negative effects of disuse.

We recommend servicing your car at the following intervals:

• Interim Service every 6 months or 6,000 miles (if you have a high yearly mileage)
• Full Service every 12 months or 12,000 miles
• Major Service every 24 months or 24,000 miles

 

What Are the Benefits of a Mobile Car Service?

Convenience - Rather than having to find time to take your car to a garage and then trying to keep your life on track without it, you can have your car service completed at a location that works best for you. This could be your driveway or a car park at work during your normal day. This helps you avoid disruption.

Flexibility - You may be able to book a mobile car service on a weekend, evening or even overnight, depending on the mobile mechanics in your area. If your schedule doesn’t really accommodate servicing at a traditional garage, this can make your life easier.

Transparency - You get to see what is happening during your mobile car service at all times. This makes it easier to trust the quality of the work and gives you the peace of mind that all the checks have been completed to the highest standard.

Cheaper - A mobile car service involves less overhead costs and expenses, so they are often at least competitively priced against, if not cheaper than most local garages.

 

If you think a mobile car service will benefit you, enter your vehicle reg and postcode to compare instant prices from mobile mechanics near you.