Confused by different Car Servicing Levels?
If your left puzzled by what exactly an “Interim” Car Service is compared to a “Full” Car service, you’re not alone. Here we try and break down what we check for and what work we carry out on your car at differing car servicing levels. We’ll also look at what checks we perform as part of our “Pre-NCT” test.
Item | Interim | Full | Pre-NCT |
|---|---|---|---|
Flush Engine Internally |  |  | |
Drain and refill engine oil | | | |
Replace Oil Filter | | | |
Air Filter Check | | | |
Fuel / Injection filter check | | | |
Spark Plugs check | | | |
Visually check spark plug leads | | | |
Glow Plugs check | | | |
Fan and auxiliary belts check | | | |
Timing belt and tensioners check * | | | |
Battery and connections check | | | |
Coolant, brake fluid levels check | | | |
Computerised Brake & Suspension Test | | | |
Brake Fluid Quality check | | | |
Screen Wash Fill check | | | |
Operation of Horn check | | | |
Gear oil check | | | |
Power / Steering Box check | | | |
Power / Steering Box top-up | | | |
Diesel Particulate Filter check | | | |
Tyres including spare check | | | |
All Brake pads & discs check | | | |
Brake lines, fuel lines and hoses check | | | |
Steering & suspension joints check | | | |
Shock Absorbers & Springs check | | | |
Mountings & gaiters check
| | | |
Wheel Bearings check | | | |
Exhaust check | | | |
Underbody check | | | |
Catalytic Converter check | | | |
Operation of lights check | | | |
Head light alignment check | | | |
Windscreen check | | | |
Wiper Blades check | | | |
Air Conditioning check | | | |
Clutch operation check | | | |
Handbreak operation & travel check | | | |
Floor mats fitted correctly check | | | |
Seat Locks & Safety Belts check | | | |
Compliant Reg Plates check | | | |
Door catches & hinges check | | | |
Connect to engine diagnostics | | | |
Mini Valet | | | |
Test drive | | | |
Test Report | | | |
Stamp service book | | | |