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Car Service Plans – Book an Interim, Full or Major Car Service
It is important to regularly get your car serviced in order to extend the lifespan of your vehicle. As well as this, it is imperative from a safety viewpoint to ensure that a car service is carried out at regular service intervals to guarantee any faults can be identified before they turn into a serious issue. At National Tyres and Autocare, we offer a number of different servicing types, for both cars and vans, to meet the needs of our customers.
All of our highly trained branch staff have undertaken extensive training to ensure that if you are looking for car servicing, then there is no better and safer place to come than National Tyres and Autocare. Our servicing packages are available at any of our 239 branches across the United Kingdom. We will carry our services for an array of makes and models as well as using the latest diagnostic equipment available. All of our mechanical parts carry a 24-month warranty (or 24,000 miles- whichever comes soonest) and we only fit original equipment approved parts. We can guarantee that if you are wanting peace of mind with a car service, that we offer this, ensuring your safety on the roads.
Oil & Filter change
Our Oil & filter change option is perfect for drivers who are on a budget and looking to ensure that their vehicle is safe to drive.
If you would like to book an Oil & filter change please click here.
Interim Service
An Interim Service is perfect for drivers who are wanting to get a vehicle service who are embarking on a long drive, or if you have reached the midway point between your last MOT. We recommend that an interim service takes place every 6 months or 6000 miles, whichever comes first. The interim service that is offered at your local National Tyres and Autocare branch features an extensive vehicle health safety check to guarantee your vehicle is safe for the roads. An interim service will include various extensive checks. Your service book will be stamped to show that an Interim Service has been completed by National Tyres and Autocare. For a full list of everything that will be undertaken during an Interim Service, please click on the link below.
What is carried out in a Interim Service? |
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Engine oil with correct grade, type and quantity. |
Oil filter. |
Check operation of brakes |
Check for correct gearbox operation. |
Check horn. |
Report if cabin filter is due to be replaced according to mileage (additional charge applies). |
Check dash warning lights. |
Check for body damage. |
Check wheels and trims for damage. |
Visual Check for exhaust smoke. |
Check operation of exterior lights. |
Remove Road wheels and check condition of hub faces. |
Check tyre size and tyre fitted according to side wall instructions. |
Check tyre condition and tread depth, including spare (if applicable). |
Check and adjust tyre pressures, including spare (if applicable). |
Set wheel nut torque to manufacturer’s settings. |
Check wheels for correct balance, including spare (if applicable). |
Check windscreen wiper condition / operation. |
Check rear wiper condition / operation (if applicable). |
Check screen washer operation and align jets if required. |
Top up screen washer bottle(s). |
Drain engine oil and refill with correct grade, type and quantity. |
Replace oil filter. |
Replace sump plug seal or report sump plug replacement if integral. |
Check for excessive oil leaks (report any serious leaks). |
Check for timing belt replacement interval & report if due according to mileage/age. |
Report if Spark Plugs are due to be replaced according to mileage (additional charge applies). |
Top up coolant as required |
Report if fuel filter is due to be replaced according to mileage (additional charge applies). |
Check Battery security, condition and print results. |
Check & report condition and security of undertray. |
Check clutch operation and adjust (if applicable). |
Check & Top up clutch fluid (if applicable) |
Check drive shaft gaitors for security and report leaks. |
Check brake pads for wear or damage. |
Check brake calipers for leaks and security |
Check foot brake shoes for wear or damage and adjust (if applicable) |
Check operation of wheel cylinders and report any leaks |
Visual Check of brake hydraulic system pipes and hoses |
Check security of handbrake linkages and travel |
Check Brake discs / drums (excluding internal drums) |
Check Brake Fluid Level & Top Up (if required) |
Check / top-up power steering reservoir (if applicable) |
Check steering / suspension components for wear and corrosion |
Visual Check of power steering system |
Check steering rack gaitors |
Check wheel bearings |
Check shock absorber condition and report on any serious leaks |
Check exhaust system including catalyst (if fitted) |
Reset vehicle service light, subject to data & equipment availability |
Stamp service book (indicating a National Tyres Service has been carried out) |
Vehicle roadtest |
If you would like to book an Interim Service please click here.
Full Service
When purchasing a Full Service at a National Tyres and Autocare branch, this is the most extensive purchasing package that we offer. The Full Service undertakes a thorough vehicle safety health check of your car or van. The Full Service is a comprehensive service including many vital checks. Your service book will also be stamped to show that the vehicle has partaken a Full Service from National Tyres and Autocare. For a full list of the checks that will be undertaken with a Full Service from National Tyres and Autocare, please see the table below.
What is carried out in a Full Service? |
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Engine oil with correct grade, type and quantity. |
Oil filter. |
Air Filter - worth up to £70 |
Check operation of brakes. |
Check steering controls and column for wear/movement. |
Check for correct gearbox operation. |
Check horn. |
Check mirror condition, interior and exterior. |
Report if cabin filter is due to be replaced according to mileage (additional charge applies). |
Check dash warning lights. |
Check Seatbelts front and rear including lap belt. |
Check operation of all external door locks. |
Lubricate accessible door hinges. |
Check for body damage |
Check wheels and trims for damage. |
Check fuel cap seal condition. |
Visual Check for exhaust smoke. |
Check operation of exterior lights. |
Remove Road wheels and check condition of hub faces. |
Check tyre size and tyre fitted according to side wall instructions. |
Check tyre condition and tread depth, including spare (if applicable). |
Check and adjust tyre pressures, including spare (if applicable). |
Set wheel nut torque to manufacturer’s settings. |
Check wheels for correct balance, including spare (if applicable). |
Check windscreen wiper condition / operation. |
Check rear wiper condition / operation (if applicable). |
Check screen washer operation and align jets if required. |
Top up screen washer bottle(s). |
Check windscreen for chips & cracks. |
Check number plate condition. |
Lubricate bonnet catch |
Drain engine oil and refill with correct grade, type and quantity |
Replace oil filter. |
Replace sump plug seal or report sump plug replacement if integrall |
Replace Sump Plug Seal or Report Sump Plug Replacement if Integral. |
Check for excessive oil leaks (report any serious leaks). |
Check for timing belt replacement interval & report if due according to mileage/age. |
Check radiator condition, security and report any leaks |
Check Coolant / Radiator cap seals. |
Check coolant hoses for leaks, condition and securing clips. |
Check electric cooling fan for operation (if applicable). |
Check condition and tension of fan / alternator belt, adjust or report on condition. |
Check condition and tension of auxiliary drive belt(s). |
Replace Air Filter & clean out housing - worth up to £70. |
Report if Spark Plugs are due to be replaced according to mileage (additional charge applies) |
Check and record antifreeze strength / min temp. |
Top up coolant as required. |
Report if fuel filter is due to be replaced according to mileage (additional charge applies). |
Check Diesel heater plug indicator operation (if applicable) |
Lubricate battery terminals |
Check Battery security, condition and print results |
Top up Battery (non-sealed units only) |
Check & report condition and security of undertray |
Check visual condition of fuel lines |
Check clutch operation and adjust (if applicable) |
Check & Top up clutch fluid (if applicable) |
Check drive shaft gaitors for security and report leaks |
Grease prop-shaft (if applicable) |
Top up gear box fluid where applicable and not sealed |
Check and top up transfer box and differential oils (if applicable) |
Check brake pads for wear or damage |
Check brake calipers for leaks and security |
Check foot brake shoes for wear or damage and adjust (if applicable) |
Check operation of wheel cylinders and report any leaks |
Visual Check of brake hydraulic system pipes and hoses |
Check security of handbrake linkages and travel |
Check Brake discs / drums (excluding internal drums) |
Check Brake Fluid Level & Top Up (if required) |
Check Brake Servo Operation |
Carry out brake fluid boil test and record readings |
Check / top-up power steering reservoir (if applicable) |
Check steering / suspension components for wear and corrosion |
Visual Check of power steering system |
Check steering rack gaitors |
Check wheel bearings |
Check shock absorber condition and report on any serious leaks |
Grease steering / suspension (if applicable) |
Check exhaust system including catalyst (if fitted) |
Visual Check of HT leads |
Reset vehicle service light, subject to data & equipment availability |
Stamp service book (indicating a National Service has been carried out) |
Vehicle roadtest |
If you would like to book a Full Service please click here.
Major Service
When purchasing a Major Service at a National Tyres and Autocare branch, this is the most extensive purchasing package that we offer. The Major Service undertakes a thorough vehicle safety health check of your car or van. The Major Service is a comprehensive service including many vital checks. Your service book will also be stamped to show that the vehicle has partaken a Major Service from National Tyres and Autocare. For a full list of the checks that will be undertaken with a Major Service from National Tyres and Autocare, please see the table below.
What is carried out in a Major Service? |
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Engine oil with correct grade, type and quantity. |
Oil filter. |
Air Filter - worth up to £70 |
Cabin Filter - worth up to £60 |
Brake Fluid - worth up to £49.99 |
Check operation of brakes. |
Check steering controls and column for wear/movement. |
Check for correct gearbox operation. |
Check horn. |
Check mirror condition, interior and exterior. |
Replace cabin filter and clean out filter housing - worth up to £60 |
Check dash warning lights. |
Check Seatbelts front and rear including lap belt. |
Check operation of all external door locks. |
Lubricate accessible door hinges. |
Check for body damage |
Check wheels and trims for damage. |
Check fuel cap seal condition. |
Visual Check for exhaust smoke. |
Check operation of exterior lights. |
Remove Road wheels and check condition of hub faces. |
Check tyre size and tyre fitted according to side wall instructions. |
Check tyre condition and tread depth, including spare (if applicable). |
Check and adjust tyre pressures, including spare (if applicable). |
Set wheel nut torque to manufacturer’s settings. |
Check wheels for correct balance, including spare (if applicable). |
Check windscreen wiper condition / operation. |
Check rear wiper condition / operation (if applicable). |
Check screen washer operation and align jets if required. |
Top up screen washer bottle(s). |
Check windscreen for chips & cracks. |
Check number plate condition. |
Lubricate bonnet catch |
Drain engine oil and refill with correct grade, type and quantity |
Replace oil filter. |
Replace sump plug seal or report sump plug replacement if integrall |
Replace Sump Plug Seal or Report Sump Plug Replacement if Integral. |
Check for excessive oil leaks (report any serious leaks). |
Check for timing belt replacement interval & report if due according to mileage/age. |
Check radiator condition, security and report any leaks |
Check Coolant / Radiator cap seals. |
Check coolant hoses for leaks, condition and securing clips. |
Check electric cooling fan for operation (if applicable). |
Check condition and tension of fan / alternator belt, adjust or report on condition. |
Check condition and tension of auxiliary drive belt(s). |
Replace Air Filter & clean out housing - worth up to £70. |
Report if Spark Plugs are due to be replaced according to mileage (additional charge applies) |
Check and record antifreeze strength / min temp. |
Top up coolant as required. |
Report if fuel filter is due to be replaced according to mileage (additional charge applies). |
Check Diesel heater plug indicator operation (if applicable) |
Lubricate battery terminals |
Check Battery security, condition and print results |
Top up Battery (non-sealed units only) |
Test alternator charging rate and check |
Check & report condition and security of undertray |
Check visual condition of fuel lines |
Check clutch operation and adjust (if applicable) |
Check & Top up clutch fluid (if applicable) |
Check drive shaft gaitors for security and report leaks |
Grease prop-shaft (if applicable) |
Top up gear box fluid where applicable and not sealed |
Check and top up transfer box and differential oils (if applicable) |
Check brake pads for wear or damage |
Check brake calipers for leaks and security |
Check foot brake shoes for wear or damage and adjust (if applicable) |
Check operation of wheel cylinders and report any leaks |
Visual Check of brake hydraulic system pipes and hoses |
Check security of handbrake linkages and travel |
Check Brake discs / drums (excluding internal drums) |
Check Brake Servo Operation |
Replace Brake Fluid and bleed system - worth £39.99 |
Check / top-up power steering reservoir (if applicable) |
Check steering / suspension components for wear and corrosion |
Visual Check of power steering system |
Check steering rack gaitors |
Check wheel bearings |
Check shock absorber condition and report on any serious leaks |
Grease steering / suspension (if applicable) |
Check exhaust system including catalyst (if fitted) |
Visual Check of HT leads |
Reset vehicle service light, subject to data & equipment availability |
Stamp service book (indicating a National Service has been carried out) |
Vehicle roadtest |
If you would like to book a Major Service please click here.
Interim Service and MOT Check
If you are looking for both an MOT check along with an Interim Service, this can be booked via our website. If you purchase the pair as a package, you will receive a discount on your MOT. Your MOT will be at a discounted price when combined with a service. The interim service and MOT will include all of the checks included above and most repairs can be completed at your local National branch. Please note, it is a legal requirement to complete an MOT test on your vehicle. If you fail your MOT, you will be unable to drive your vehicle until the problems have been rectified and you have received an MOT pass grade. The MOT test will be undertaken first followed by the Interim Service, saving you time and money.
If you would like to book an Interim Service and MOT please click here.
Full Service and MOT Check
If you are looking to book an MOT check along with a Full Service, this can be booked via our website. If you purchase the pair as a package, you will receive a discount on your MOT. The full service and MOT will include all of the checks included above and most repairs can be completed at your local National branch. The MOT test will be undertaken first followed by the Full Service, saving you time and money.
If you would like to book a Full Service and MOT please click here.
Major Service and MOT Check
If you are looking to book an MOT check along with a Major Service, this can be booked via our website. If you purchase the pair as a package, you will receive a discount on your MOT. The Major service and MOT will include all of the checks included above and most repairs can be completed at your local National branch. The MOT test will be undertaken first followed by the Major Service, saving you time and money.
If you would like to book a Major Service and MOT please click here.
Why MOT and Service together?
If you are looking to get your car serviced, then it would be convenient to also get an MOT completed as well. At National Tyres and Autocare, we recommend that a Full Service is conducted every 12 months (or 12,000 miles). We recommend that a Major service is conducted every other year, in place of a Full Service. The Major service includes all areas covered in a Full service plus we change parts recommended for replacement every two years including a brake fluid change and a cabin filter replacement. It is a legal requirement that you take your car for an MOT every 12 months as well. Due to this, getting your service and MOT done together would ensure that all work will be completed at the same time. Once the MOT and Service has been completed, you can be certain that your car is safe to drive, your engine to working correctly and every aspect of your vehicle is safe and to the required standard. After your MOT and Full Service, we recommend that at the 6-month interval, an Interim Service is completed. If your oil and filter need changing in-between the Interim Service and the Full Service and MOT, you can book in for an oil &filter change to give you that extra peace of mind.
How long is a car service?
If you are looking for an Interim Service for your car or van, this can take up to 2 hours and 30 minutes. For a Full Service at National Tyres and Autocare, this can take up to 3 hours due to the complexity and amount of work that needs to be undertaken by the branch staff. Please note, however, your local National Tyres and Autocare branch may advise you to leave your vehicle with them. This could be either all morning which is 8:30 am to 1 pm or all afternoon which is 1 pm to 5:30 pm. This additional time is to allow for potential rectification, with regards to other problems that may be found during the service inspection, however, if everything is fine, then you should have your car back within the allocated time which we stated previously. The above times are achievable when the branch has pre-booked a slot, which can be booked online over on our servicing page. These times are also dependent on whether the parts are ready and available. The following article discusses this in more detail: How long is a car service?
Consumables Fee
What is the consumables fee and why and when is it charged?
Whilst completing more complex work on customers’ vehicles, we use a range of consumable items to meet the needs of the job. Examples of such consumable items include protective seat and steering wheel covers, maintenance and penetration sprays, greases and lubricants, top-up fluids, rags, degreasers, and gloves.
The £3 consumables fee, which includes VAT, will only apply on bigger jobs like brake and clutch work, steering and suspension tasks, vehicle servicing and timing belt jobs. The consumables fee is waived if the transaction also includes a tyre and a tyre environmental disposal fee.
I never used to see a charge for consumable items. Why are you charging me separately now for these items?
With prices rising for garage consumables, we’ve now updated the way we break down the total job price to highlight the cost of consumable items to customers, whenever the fee applies.