Compare car service checks
Each tick below is one check in the schedule a technician completes. Inspection is a check-only service, not an oil service. Your price depends on your vehicle and location, so enter those details for an exact quote.
Oil Service
16 checks
As required
Includes an oil change.
Inspection Service
31 checks
As required
Checks only; no oil change or top-ups.
Interim Service
38 checks
6 months / 6,000 miles
Includes an oil change.
Full Service
53 checks
12 months / 12,000 miles
Includes an oil change.
What each service includes
| Check | Oil Service16 checks | Inspection Service31 checks | Interim Service38 checks | Full Service53 checks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial checks | ||||
| Collect vehicle from specified address | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Check vehicle history, customer comments and recommendations | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Check for damage to bodywork, trims, lamps, number plates, mirrors etc | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Check timing belt interval | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Vehicle on the ground | ||||
| Check ABS, all interior warning lights and horn | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Check condition and operation of all seatbelts | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Check operation of interior and exterior lights and switches | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Check front and rear windscreen wipers and washers | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Check condition and security of windscreen and rear view mirror | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Check fuel cap | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Check air conditioning | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Check power steering reservoir | Not included | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Check & top up power steering reservoir | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Check PAS, auxiliary and fan belts | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Check pollen/cabin filter | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Check battery condition and security | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Check clutch operation | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Check handbrake operation and travel | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Check and top up gearbox oil / axle oil / transfer box oil (if applicable) | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Check all under bonnet fluid levels | Not included | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Check and top up all under bonnet fluid levels | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Check and top up brake fluid | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Check and top up anti-freeze | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Check and top up clutch fluid | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Check coolant system for leaks | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Check engine cooling fan | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Check operation of throttle and lubricate as required | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Lubricate door hinges, catches and locks (where required) | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Replace air filter | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Replace fuel filter (if applicable) | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Replace spark plugs (if applicable) | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Visually inspect condition of HT leads | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Check condition of distributor cap | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Check engine and gearbox mounts for wear | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Test starter motor cranking operation and security | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Visually inspect radiator and coolant pipes/hoses for security and leaks | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Vehicle raised / off the ground | ||||
| Carry out under body inspection (check for any corrosion) | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Replace engine oil | Included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Replace oil filter | Included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Check condition and security of steering, suspension, mountings and gaitors | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Check exhaust system for security and leaks | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Check security of fuel lines, brake pipes, hoses and handbrake cables visually | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Check for signs of leakage from cylinders / callipers (if applicable) | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Check all wheel bearings for noise / free play | Not included | Included | Not included | Included |
| Remove wheels & check condition and operation of front and rear brakes | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Refit wheels (if applicable) / set wheel nut torque | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Any extras as per manufacturer's schedule | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Final checks | ||||
| Carry out road test | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Check exhaust emissions and idle speed | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Re-set service light (most models) | Included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Stamp customer's service book | Included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Deliver vehicle to specified address | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Brakes (toggles) | ||||
| Check & record brake pads/shoes for condition & operation | Included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Check & record drums and discs for condition and operation | Included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Visually inspect brake pads/shoes for condition & operation | Not included | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Visually inspect drums and discs for condition and operation | Not included | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Tyres | ||||
| Check condition of tyres and adjust tyre pressures (if required) | Included | Included | Included | Included |
Check counts are the number of ticks in each column. Tyre and brake measurements for each corner of the car are recorded on all services and are not counted separately.
- Special / synthetic or long life oils are subject to additional charge.
- Any additional items or work is subject to additional charge.
- Long life spark plugs are subject to additional charge.
Common questions
Does an Inspection Service include an oil change?
No. The Inspection Service is a check-only service; it does not include an oil change, filter replacement, fluid top-ups, a service-light reset or a service-book stamp.
How are the service check counts calculated?
The counts come directly from the itemised schedule: Oil 16, Inspection 31, Interim 38, and Full 53. Tyre and brake measurements are recorded for each corner but are not counted as separate checks.