Interim service — £119
The half-year check-up. Fresh oil, a new filter, and a proper look underneath so nothing quietly becomes expensive between full services. Parts and VAT included.
Thirty points, and four of them get written down as numbers
- Engine oil drained and replaced to your manufacturer’s specification
- New oil filter and sump washer
- All fluid levels checked and topped: coolant, brake, power steering, screenwash
- Tyre tread measured in millimetres on all four, plus pressures set
- Brake pad and disc thickness measured, front and rear
- Battery tested under load, with the reading recorded
- Brake fluid moisture content tested as a percentage
- Lights, wipers, horn and washers checked
- Exhaust checked for leaks and security
- Steering, suspension and driveshaft boots inspected on the ramp
- Belts and hoses inspected for perishing
- Underbody and brake pipes checked for corrosion
- Wheel nuts torqued to specification
- Service reminder reset, book stamped, invoice itemised
Measurements, not adjectives. “Brakes are getting low” tells you nothing. “Front pads 4.2 mm, replace around 3 mm, roughly 8,000 miles left” tells you when to budget for it. Everything measurable goes on the invoice as a number.
What it costs
| Option | Price inc. VAT |
|---|---|
| Interim service, petrol or diesel, up to 5 L oil | £119 |
| Larger capacity, 6–8 L | £149 |
| Long-life or specialist manufacturer oil | from £159 |
| With an MOT the same visit | £139 |
| Add pollen filter | from £29 |
| Add brake fluid change | £59 |
About an hour. Wait in the office or leave it with us — the key safe is by the door for early drop-offs.
Interim service
Is an interim enough on its own?
Not for a full year. The usual rhythm is interim at six months, full at twelve. If you do under about 6,000 miles a year, one full service annually is fine.
Does £119 include parts?
Yes — oil, filter, sundries and VAT, for most cars taking up to five litres. Anything unusual gets quoted before we start, not added afterwards.
Will it keep my warranty?
For a manufacturer warranty you want the manufacturer schedule, which is what that page is for. An interim is a maintenance service, not a schedule item.