Car & Van Servicing

What does car servicing cover?

Depending on the level of car servicing you choose, whether it’s a full or interim service, or what the make and model of your car is, the things your service will cover will vary, but in general a service will include:

Changing the engine oil and filter – This is done because over time, with constant heating and cooling, the oil loses its ability to sufficiently lubricate or cool vital components. Engine oil also picks up carbon deposits or other dirt, which if left can damage internal parts as the oil passes through the system.

Making sure the engine is tuned – Put simply, tuning a car engine means making adjustments to the engine or its ECU (engine control unit) to get it running at its best. When carried out by a professional, this’ll help your car engine run quieter, use less fuel and last longer.

Checking the brakes and steering – As you can imagine, when you drive, you’re using your brakes and steering all the time, so it’s inevitable both are going to wear and need readjustments. So checking them on a service is vital for your safety and for other road users.

Checking fluid levels – This will include engine oil, brake fluid and other hydraulic fluid, coolant and windscreen washer fluid.

Checking the fuel system – This check will be to make sure there aren’t any leaks in hoses or connectors and that your engine is fuel efficient.

Checking tyres and lights – These and various other similar safety checks will be routinely carried out during any level of car servicing.

Checking the battery condition – This is a simple test to find out if your cars battery can produce enough power for all the electrical-dependent components in your car, or if it’ll need replacing in a short amount of time.

Other checks will take place during your cars service, and if you’d like to know what they are, simply ask. A good car servicing specialist will be happy to give you a rundown, prior to carrying out the work.