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Book an Oil Change to Keep Your Vehicle in Good Condition for Less

An oil and filter change is a basic yet vital aspect of car maintenance. During the service, a technician will drain and refill your engine oil and replace your car’s dirty oil filter to ensure high-quality lubrication and smooth driving.

Booking an oil change is a great way to keep your vehicle in good condition for less, with the average cost about half the price of booking a full service. While you don’t get the additional safety checks, you still get the satisfaction of knowing that your car is working properly and in good condition to keep your life on track.

Therefore, we recommend booking an oil change near you every 6 months or 6,000 miles, whichever comes first (especially if you’re a high-mileage driver) or before a long journey if you don’t usually cover a lot of miles.

 

The Importance of Changing Engine Oil Regularly

Oil naturally becomes dirty as it flows around your car’s engine, picking up dirt, metal, dust particles and other debris on its travels which is then trapped by the oil filter.

As this debris clogs your oil filter, it becomes less efficient at keeping your engine oil clean. If this cycle continues, eventually you’ll end up suffering performance issues such as:

  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Accelerated wear and tear of key engine parts, such as the pistons and camshaft
  • Overheating and higher engine temperatures which can warp metal

 

As engine oil is also a consumable, you’ll see a red dashboard warning light if the level drops too low.

Red oil pressure warning light on a blue background, old style oil can dripping oil highlighting low oil pressure or low oil level

You should never drive with this showing, so it can lead to a stressful experience as your life grinds to a halt.

All in all, regularly changing your engine oil is an extremely important part of car maintenance. While servicing your car isn’t a legal requirement like an MOT test, it’s still highly recommended to ensure you avoid additional problems or an unnecessary breakdown.

So when you book an oil change, you need to rely on a local garage to complete high-quality work that doesn’t break the bank.

 

Compare Instant Prices to Find the Perfect Garage for Your Oil Change in Seconds

That’s why we offer effortless 24/7 comparison to help you book the best deal on an oil change near you in seconds, even if local garages are shut.

We do all the hard work for you, displaying instant like-for-like prices set by each garage and ensuring fair comparison to find the best oil and filter change for your needs without the hassle.

With thousands of 5* reviews across Trustpilot and Google, and 23.5 million instant prices compared to date, it’s clear that local drivers love the choice we provide and the control we offer. Here’s how we can help you book the best deal on your oil change, even if car maintenance isn’t your specialist subject.

 

Instant Price Comparison That Focuses on Helping You Find the Best Deal Based on Your Needs

There’s no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach when it comes to car maintenance. Every vehicle and every driver are different, so we provide a wide range of choice to ensure you can always find your perfect local garage.

If you need the cheapest oil change near you or want to book an appointment at the nearest or highest rated garage, use the Sort By button in the top right corner to re-order search results by what matters most to you. You can compare garages by Price, Distance, Availability, Reviews, Name or leave it on Relevance to see who we recommend based on a combination of these factors.

With a range of filter options to help you add vehicle collection and delivery or a loan car, or to find a mobile oil change near you to make life more convenient, your perfect garage and exceptional value for money are just a few clicks away.

 

Total Transparency to Ensure You Book an Oil Change You Can Trust

Whether you’ve been ripped off by a garage in the past or you’re worried about it happening because you don’t know much about cars, your main priority is booking an oil change that you can trust.

You want to find a garage that completes the work you expect them to without overcharging you or cutting corners on quality - because there’s nothing worse than booking an oil and filter change that leaves you worried about your vehicle developing a problem or breaking down.

Well, what better way to find what you’re after than by choosing a garage other local drivers love? That’s why we show as many verified, unfiltered reviews as possible on each listing, allowing you to read as many genuine experiences from real people as you need to feel totally confident in your choice.

It’s also why we reward the very best UK garages with one of our Tier badges. These highlight their commitment to the highest standards of customer service and car care and make them stand out as a local option that truly goes above and beyond for you.

All this means that when you book an oil change at a highly rated garage through our platform, you’ll always drive away satisfied with a go-to maintenance provider for years to come.

 

Accurate Pricing So You Always Feel Confident That You’ve Booked the Best Deal

Every garage sets and updates their own oil change prices, so what you see is what you’ll pay. Most importantly, there’s no pre-payment required to make a booking*, ensuring you never feel ripped off.

What’s more, you deal with your chosen garage directly after making the booking, authorising any additional work and only paying for your appointment after the job is done – just like it should be.

 

Book an Oil Change Near You in Seconds Now

We’re on a mission to connect every UK driver with their perfect local garage. That’s why we make booking car maintenance as easy as possible and offer transparent, hassle-free comparison that always keeps you in control.

And that means that no deal on our comparison site is ever too good to be true.

If you’re ready to book an oil change near you, either enter your reg and postcode below or start comparing garages in your area via one of our landing pages.

 

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an oil change cost in the UK?

As of October 2024, an oil and filter change cost
£93.90
on average according to bookings made through our comparison site.

Prices vary depending on your make and model, location and chosen garage, so average costs across key locations ranged between
£63
and
£129
.

When you compare instant prices through BookMyGarage.com, you can save up to 70% by choosing one of the lower-cost options.

Can I get my oil changed at home?

Yes, we work with a growing network of mobile mechanics who offer at-home oil and filter changes to help you better fit car maintenance into your daily life.

Just select ‘Mobile Mechanics Only’ on the left-hand sidebar to exclude static garages from the results and ensure you’re booking an oil change that truly works for you.

Can I book an appointment for tomorrow?

We encourage garages on our comparison site to offer same- and next-day servicing slots where possible to help you fit car maintenance into your schedule.

If you need an oil change tomorrow, just select a specific date from the calendar on the left-hand sidebar. This will ensure you’re only comparing local garages that can accept your booking.

However, please be aware that unexpected circumstances can leave a garage unable to fulfil a last-minute booking request on any given day. As a result, we recommend receiving confirmation from your chosen provider before travelling for your appointment to avoid any disappointment or additional stress.

Does an oil change count as a car service?

Yes, an oil change does count as a car service because it involves routine maintenance designed to ensure your vehicle is performing safely and efficiently.

However, it is one of the most basic car services you can book as it doesn’t involve any additional safety checks or topping up any other vital fluids (such as coolant, brake fluid or screenwash).

When would I book an oil and filter change rather than a car service?

You might book an oil and filter change instead of a car service in the following situations:
- You’re a high-mileage driver and want to ensure your car is properly maintained between scheduled services
- Your manufacturer recommends more regular oil and filter changes to enhance your vehicle’s performance
- It’s a warranty requirement for a new car you’ve bought
- You’ve noticed signs of dirty oil despite your car’s service not being due
- Your budget is a little tight and you’re looking to keep your car in good condition without forking out for a more expensive full service

If your car’s service light is on, you should book an interim, full or major service instead to ensure everything is working properly for the year ahead.

How often should I change my engine oil?

We recommend changing your engine oil at least every 12 months or 12,000 miles. If you frequently drive long distances, or your car often sits disused for long periods, we recommend changing it every 6 months or 6,000 miles.

Modern synthetic engine oils have a reasonable lifespan, so you don’t need to worry about changing it every 3,000 miles unless your vehicle still uses mineral oils.

How can I tell when my car’s oil needs changing?

Engine oil should be light brown in colour and thin and glossy in nature. If you check your car’s dipstick and the oil looks dark, gritty, quite thick or dull or smells burnt, it’s likely that you need to book an oil and filter change to avoid future performance issues.

If you ever see the oil warning light, you should book an oil change as soon as possible. This red warning light in the shape of an old oil dispenser (kind of like a gravy boat) means the oil pressure or level is low and your vehicle isn’t safe to drive.

As such, you should either get your vehicle towed to a local garage or book a mobile oil change to avoid endangering yourself or other road users.

Do I need to know which engine oil my car needs?

Not unless you plan on changing your car’s oil yourself. Your chosen garage will know what engine oil your vehicle needs and use the correct one to ensure smooth driving performance.

You can consult your vehicle handbook if you’d like to know what type of engine oil your car uses.

Does my car need specialist oil?

Some cars are designed to use specialist engine oils to maximise performance, but most work perfectly fine using standard oils.

Your vehicle handbook may state whether your car needs specialist oil to run efficiently, but your chosen garage will be able to advise whether you need to upgrade to specialist oil after they receive your booking.

As such, we recommend booking an appointment without specialist oil if you’re unsure whether your car needs it.

What are the Tier badges?

Our Tier badges highlight the very best garages near you. These are rewarded with a Silver, Gold or Top Tier badge to recognise their commitment to going above and beyond for every customer, meeting and maintaining strict eligibility criteria to display one.

As we also limit the number of Tiered garages in any one area, you can secure an even higher quality oil change by booking an appointment with one.

Can I trust my chosen garage?

We’re committed to high-quality comparison, so only work with UK garages that share our high standards of customer service and car care. If we find any on our platform to continually let drivers down, we won’t hesitate to remove them.

With verified, unfiltered reviews also shown on every listing, this means that you’ll always choose a garage you can trust when you book an oil change near you through us.

When do I pay for my oil change?

We don’t require any pre-payment to make a booking, so you pay your chosen garage directly after all the work is done.

While some mobile mechanics may ask for payment details upfront, this is the exception rather than the rule and is always clearly labelled on the checkout page to ensure they are no nasty surprises.

Will the price of my appointment change?

Every garage on our platform sets and updates their own prices, so what you see is what you’ll pay. This means that the price of your oil and filter change won’t change unless you agree to additional work with the garage directly or add specialist oil to your booking.