CAR SERVICING WYTHALL

We are here to help you maintain your vehicle with expert car servicing in Wythall at competitive prices. Offering a flexible and bespoke service, our vehicle technicians can do everything from a simple oil change to a major vehicle service.

CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING

Interim service

Our Interim service is a 39-point inspection of your vehicle to keep it running smoothly and avoid expensive repairs. We recommend this service if you want to have your vehicle checked mid-way between full or manufacturer services. The service is at a fixed price and includes components, parts and labour as listed below. It also includes an oil change and a new oil filter. 

  • Driver visibility
  • Check exterior lights(Check/report)
  • Check window washers & wipers(Check/report)
  • Check condition of the windscreen for cracks and chips(Check/report)
  • Check condition of the number plates(Check/report)
  • Check door, bonnet and lock operation(Check/report)
  • Check mirrors(Check/report)
  • Interior
  • Check horn(Check/report)
  • Check seat belts(Check/report)
  • Braking System
  • Check condition of front brake pads(Check/report)
  • Check condition of front and rear brake discs(Check/report)
  • Check condition of rear brake pads(Check/report)
  • Vehicles with rear drum brakes: An additional charge will be made for drum removal and brake clean.(Check/report)
  • Check brake pipes and hoses(Check/report)
  • Check brake callipers(Check/report)
  • Engine bay operations
  • Engine oil filter(Renew)
  • Engine oil(Drain/refill)
  • Check engine bay condition and oil leaks(Check/report)
  • Check radiator and coolant hoses for leaks(Check/report)
  • Visual coolant condition check and top up(Check/report)
  • Visual brake fluid condition check and top up(Check/report)
  • Check auxiliary belt(s)(Check/report)
  • Check timing/cam belt(Check/report)
  • Check condition of spark plugs (where fitted, additional charge if replacement required)(Check/report)
  • Check washer fluid levels and top up as necessary(Check/top-up)
  • Check power steering fluid levels and top up as necessary(Check/top-up)
  • Check AdBlue levels (additional charge if top up required)(Check/top-up)
  • Check clutch fluid levels and top up as necessary(Check/top-up)
  • Under Vehicle Inspection
  • Check condition of wheel bearings(Check/report)
  • Check drive shaft gaiters(Check/report)
  • Check exhaust system & components(Check/report)
  • Road test vehicle
  • Check dashboard warning lights(Check/report)
  • Check hand brake operation(Check/report)
  • Check exhaust for smoke(Check/report)
  • Check transmission and clutch operation, where fitted(Check/report)
  • Steering & Suspension
  • Check steering rack & steering rack components(Check/report)
  • Check road springs(Check/report)
  • Check shock absorbers(Check/report)
  • Wheel and Tyre (inc. spare)
  • Check and adjust tyre pressures(Check/report)
  • Check tyre condition and tread depths(Check/report)

Full service

Our full service is a comprehensive 42-point inspection of your vehicle to keep it running smoothly and avoid expensive repairs. We recommend that your vehicle has a full service every 12 months, or every 12,000 miles if that comes sooner. The service is a fixed price and includes components, parts and labour as listed below. The full service includes an oil change and new oil and air filters. 

  • Driver visibility
  • Check exterior lights(Check/report)
  • Check window washers & wipers(Check/report)
  • Check condition of the windscreen for cracks and chips(Check/report)
  • Check condition of the number plates(Check/report)
  • Check door, bonnet and lock operation(Check/report)
  • Check mirrors(Check/report)
  • Interior
  • Check horn(Check/report)
  • Check seat belts(Check/report)
  • Check condition of the air conditioning(Check/report)
  • Braking System
  • Check condition of front brake pads(Check/report)
  • Check condition of front and rear brake discs(Check/report)
  • Check condition of rear brake pads(Check/report)
  • Vehicles with rear drum brakes: An additional charge will be made for drum removal and brake clean.(Check/report)
  • Check brake pipes and hoses(Check/report)
  • Check brake callipers(Check/report)
  • Engine bay operations
  • Engine oil filter(Renew)
  • Engine oil(Drain/refill)
  • Check engine bay condition and oil leaks(Check/report)
  • Check radiator and coolant hoses for leaks(Check/report)
  • Visual coolant condition check and top up(Check/report)
  • Visual brake fluid condition check and top up(Check/report)
  • Check auxiliary belt(s)(Check/report)
  • Check timing/cam belt(Check/report)
  • Check condition of spark plugs (where fitted, additional charge if replacement required)(Check/report)
  • Check washer fluid levels and top up as necessary(Check/top-up)
  • Check power steering fluid levels and top up as necessary(Check/top-up)
  • Check AdBlue levels (additional charge if top up required)(Check/top-up)
  • Check clutch fluid levels and top up as necessary(Check/top-up)
  • Air filter(Renew)
  • Under Vehicle Inspection
  • Check condition of wheel bearings(Check/report)
  • Check drive shaft gaiters(Check/report)
  • Check exhaust system & components(Check/report)
  • Remove road wheels to inspect(Check/report)
  • Road test vehicle
  • Check dashboard warning lights(Check/report)
  • Check hand brake operation(Check/report)
  • Check exhaust for smoke(Check/report)
  • Check transmission and clutch operation, where fitted(Check/report)
  • Steering & Suspension
  • Check steering rack & steering rack components(Check/report)
  • Check road springs(Check/report)
  • Check shock absorbers(Check/report)
  • Wheel and Tyre (inc. spare)
  • Check and adjust tyre pressures(Check/report)
  • Check tyre condition and tread depths(Check/report)

Major service

Our major service is a comprehensive 44-point inspection of your vehicle to keep it running smoothly and avoid expensive repairs. We recommend that your vehicle has a major service every 24 months, or every 24,000 miles if that comes sooner. If your vehicle hasn't been serviced for some time it would make sense to have this major service carried out. The service is a fixed price and includes components, parts and labour as listed below. The major service includes an oil change and new oil, air and pollen filters. It also includes a brake fluid check and if your car is diesel, a fuel filter change. 

  • Driver visibility
  • Check exterior lights(Check/report)
  • Check window washers & wipers(Check/report)
  • Check condition of the windscreen for cracks and chips(Check/report)
  • Check condition of the number plates(Check/report)
  • Check door, bonnet and lock operation(Check/report)
  • Check mirrors(Check/report)
  • Interior
  • Check horn(Check/report)
  • Check seat belts(Check/report)
  • Pollen filter(Renew)
  • Check condition of the air conditioning(Check/report)
  • Braking System
  • Check condition of front brake pads(Check/report)
  • Check condition of front and rear brake discs(Check/report)
  • Check condition of rear brake pads(Check/report)
  • Vehicles with rear drum brakes: An additional charge will be made for drum removal and brake clean.(Check/report)
  • Check brake pipes and hoses(Check/report)
  • Check brake callipers(Check/report)
  • Check condition of brake fluid(Check/report)
  • Engine bay operations
  • Engine oil filter(Renew)
  • Engine oil(Drain/refill)
  • Check engine bay condition and oil leaks(Check/report)
  • Check radiator and coolant hoses for leaks(Check/report)
  • Visual coolant condition check and top up(Check/report)
  • Visual brake fluid condition check and top up(Check/report)
  • Check auxiliary belt(s)(Check/report)
  • Check timing/cam belt(Check/report)
  • Check condition of spark plugs (where fitted, additional charge if replacement required)(Check/report)
  • Check washer fluid levels and top up as necessary(Check/top-up)
  • Check power steering fluid levels and top up as necessary(Check/top-up)
  • Check AdBlue levels (additional charge if top up required)(Check/top-up)
  • Check clutch fluid levels and top up as necessary(Check/top-up)
  • Air filter(Renew)
  • Fuel filter(Renew, if external fitment - Diesel)
  • Under Vehicle Inspection
  • Check condition of wheel bearings(Check/report)
  • Check drive shaft gaiters(Check/report)
  • Check exhaust system & components(Check/report)
  • Remove road wheels to inspect(Check/report)
  • Road test vehicle
  • Check dashboard warning lights(Check/report)
  • Check hand brake operation(Check/report)
  • Check exhaust for smoke(Check/report)
  • Check transmission and clutch operation, where fitted(Check/report)
  • Steering & Suspension
  • Check steering rack & steering rack components(Check/report)
  • Check road springs(Check/report)
  • Check shock absorbers(Check/report)
  • Wheel and Tyre (inc. spare)
  • Check and adjust tyre pressures(Check/report)
  • Check tyre condition and tread depths(Check/report)

Frequently asked questions

Is a service different to an MOT?

Yes - a service is different to your MOT. It’s common to have both at the same time and many garages offer a package for your service and MOT. But they’re not the same thing:

MOT

  • An MOT is an annual test to check your car’s safety and make sure it's roadworthy.
  • It’s a legal requirement to get it done if your car’s over 3 years old.
  • You can’t drive your car without a valid MOT.

Service

  • A service isn’t a legal requirement.
  • It looks at wear and tear on your car and is recommended to keep your car performing its best.
  • The car manufacturer will detail which checks should be included in the service.

 

How often should you service your car?

Most modern cars will have a service indicator to remind you when your service is due. This is likely to take into account the time and mileage since your last service. 

Details of your car’s recommended service schedule will be in the handbook. Many manufacturer’s recommend getting a service every 10,000 - 20,000 miles depending on the type of car you have.

Some garages sell their services based on a recommended period of time or amount of miles, such as:

    • Interim service - After 6 months or 6,000 miles, whichever comes first.
    • Full service - After 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first.

 

  • Major service - After 24 months or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first.

 

How long does a car service take?

  • An interim service is less extensive and includes fewer checks on your car. It may take around 1 1/2 hours.
  • A full service is a check of the whole car, so will take longer. It may take around 3 hours.

Depending on the garage, the service could happen while you wait or you might need to drop your car off and pick it up later in the day.

When you choose Smart Care, we can pick up your car and drop it back off for you after it’s been to the garage. It’s the hassle-free way to get a car service.

 

How important is a car’s service history?

Making sure your car has a full service history can help it to keep its value when you sell it. It’ll show it’s been well looked after and could help you get a better price for it.

A full service history is also something to look out for when you’re buying a used car. Again, it shows you that the car’s been maintained. A missing service history could mean there’s a problem in the car’s past.

Whether the car has a service history or not, you can get a used car vehicle inspection for peace of mind.

 

 

Contact us

Location

Valley Autos 2 Hollywood Lane, Hollywood

B47 5PX Birmingham

07397071689

valley.autos1@gmail.com