How Often Should You Service Your Car?
Most manufacturers recommend a service every 12,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first — but interim and major services cover different things. Here's what each one actually includes.
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Interim Service — every 6 months or 6,000 miles
- Engine oil and filter change
- Top up all fluids (brake, coolant, screen wash)
- Check tyre condition and pressures
- Check lights, horn and wipers
- Visual brake check
Full Service — every 12 months or 12,000 miles
- Everything in an interim service
- Air filter and pollen filter replacement
- Full brake inspection (pads, discs, fluid condition)
- Suspension and steering check
- Battery health check
- Exhaust and emissions check
Major Service — every 2 years or 24,000 miles
- Everything in a full service
- Spark plug replacement (petrol) or fuel filter (diesel)
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant/antifreeze replacement
- Drive belts and timing components checked
- Full diagnostic scan
Signs you're overdue for a service
Worth booking soon
Engine feels less responsive, or fuel economy has quietly dropped.
Book it this week
Service light is on, or it's been over 12 months since your last service.
Get it checked now
Unusual noises, warning lights, or fluid leaks under the car.
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