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Full Car Service Birmingham - Compare Prices & Book Online Now

Book your full car service in Birmingham today, using our easy-to-use online booking system, where you can compare the local garage prices at the touch of a button. 

A car service is a check on the overall health of your vehicle, checking the fluids and components to inspect whether they need replacing or replenishing. Getting a regular car service will help to avoid any long-term issues, saving you time and money. Enter your car registration and postcode here to find your nearest garage in Birmingham.

What is included in a full car service?

A full car service in Birmingham includes around 60-70 checks on your vehicle some of which include the following:

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

Depending on where you take your car and what standard service you pick, more checks will be made on the vehicle. There are three standards of service to pick from; those are interim, full and major. By entering your car mileage into our online system, we will be able to determine and suggest a service standard for your car and highlight which service centres in Birmingham will be able to complete the full service at what price. This makes it easy for you to compare and pick the one that suits you best, just begin by entering your registration below.

How often should you service your car?

This very much depends on what type of driver you are and what kind of miles you are putting on it every year. If you are doing above 25,000 annually, we would recommend two interim services a year and one full service, this will ensure that your car lasts in good condition for longer. For those doing a lot less mileage, one full service a year might be fine for you. Further information on the different service intervals and service types can be found here, you will also be able to find out when your next full car service is due through your car logbook. Generally speaking, the service intervals for interim, full and major services are as follows.

  • Interim Service: Every 6,000 miles or 6 months
  • Full Service: Every 12,000 miles or 12 months
  • Major Service: Every 24,000 miles or 24 months

What are the benefits of getting a full car service?

Although a full car service is not an annual legal requirement like an MOT test there are several benefits to having a full car service regularly. It will help decrease the chance of a breakdown and costly car repairs, it also helps improve fuel economy and reduces wear on your engine, brakes, and tyres through regular maintenance checks. Having an annual full-car service also helps towards keeping a full-service history which in turn may increase its value when you sell. Meaning a full car service will help you save money long term and keep your car safe and roadworthy.

How long does a full car service in Birmingham take?

On average a full car service will take around three hours, this depends on what type of car you have and whether the mechanic encounters any issues along the way. It is best to set aside a day for any service, just in case. The time will also depend on what type of service you opt for and whether you have your mot and service done at the same time as many do.

FAQs

How much is a full car service in Birmingham?

This will depend on the type of car you have, and which garage you choose. GaragesNear.Me can help you narrow your choices through our online booking system, just enter your car registration below, your postcode and the car mileage and our system will do the rest. It will help decide which service is best suited depending on your mileage and car and pick out the garages near you in Birmingham.

Should I book my MOT and full car service together?

There are several benefits to booking your MOT and full car service together, it’s convenient, and it means you only have to book one appointment at the garage rather than two. It’s cost-effective and reduces the chance that you will forget to book one of them. It’s so easy to book your car in for a full service in Birmingham today through our 24/7 booking system. You won't pay anything until you're at the garage, and what you're quoted here is exactly what you'll pay. 

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