Full Service
Booking your car in for a Full Service on a regular basis is the best way to extend the lifespan of your vehicle and ensure that faults are identified before they become serious issues. At Kwik Fit, we offer a thorough Full Vehicle Service offering for drivers looking to keep up with their auto maintenance on an annual basis.
With appointments available at over 500 centres nationwide, 6 days a week, if your car is due a Full Service, Kwik Fit has you covered.
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Kwik Fit’s Full Service technicians are specially qualified to carry out vehicle servicing for all makes and models of car using the latest electronic diagnostic equipment. What’s more, all our Full Service replacement parts are of original manufacturer standard and come with a 12-month guarantee. To make things even simpler, you can also combine your Full Service with an MOT in one easy booking.
What is a Full Service for a car?
A Full Service for a car — also known as a “Major Service” — is a detailed automotive maintenance check that inspects all critical systems and components of a vehicle to ensure that it is functioning correctly.
A Full Vehicle Service is designed to ensure that each of the core elements of a vehicle’s operating system are safe and functional.
During a Full Motor Vehicle Service, a technician typically performs a series of thorough checks including (but not limited to): fluids, brakes, suspension, lights, wipers, and battery health. While inspecting these major features of a vehicle, the technician carrying out the Full Service will check their condition, inspect them for any signs of wear and tear, and provide recommendations, repairs, or replacements (where necessary).
What is the difference between a Full Service and a Major Service?
A Full Service and a Major Service are both thorough forms of auto maintenance that assess the quality and condition of a car’s major parts. They also both aim to maintain a vehicle's optimal running condition; however, they differ when it comes to scope, depth, and timeframe.
While a Full service is a type of motor service typically carried out annually that looks at a car’s core features, Major Services are much more exhaustive and include more in-depth checks. As such, the recommended intervals between Major Services are more likely to be 24 months (or every 24,000 miles) — whichever is sooner.
How do I know if I need a Full or Major Service for my car?
To determine if you need a Full Vehicle Service or Major Service for your car, you should consider the following factors:
- Manufacturer’s guidelines: Consult your vehicle’s owner manual to find out the recommended servicing schedule for your car.
- Vehicle age and mileage: Whether you need a Full or Major Service (and how often) may vary depending on how old your vehicle is and how many miles it has done since its last service.
- Service history: You can find out when your car last had a Full or Major Service by looking at the service history. This time interval since the last service can help you determine whether a Full Service will suffice or whether a Major Service is needed.
- Advice from the experts: If you’re in doubt as to which motor vehicle service you need, we'd strongly recommend you contact the experts at your local Kwik Fit who can assist you.
How often should your car have a Full Service?
In order to maintain optimal vehicle performance and safety, the experts at Kwik Fit recommend that drivers book their cars in for a Full Service every 12,000 miles or annually — whichever comes first.
Why opt for a Full Service for your car?
Booking your car in for a Full Vehicle Service is essential if you are to maintain its optimal performance and lifespan. A Full Service for your car is one of the most comprehensive auto maintenance checks available, covering everything from brake inspections and steering checks (more on what’s involved below).
It is essential to stay on top of vehicle maintenance as some components of your car require changing after certain time intervals have passed. For example, it is generally recommended that you change your car's brake fluid every two years. Brake fluid absorbs moisture from its environment over time which can reduce its effectiveness. So, sticking to an advised maintenance schedule is important to ensure optimal performance and safety when it comes to your vehicle’s braking system.
By identifying potential automotive issues early, a Full Service for your car can:
- Prevent any costly repairs in the future
- Ensure that your vehicle runs efficiently
- Potentially improve fuel economy and emissions
Regular Full Vehicle Servicing is not only recommended by Kwik Fit — but by manufacturers too. Why? Getting Full Vehicle Services often can enhance the resale value of your car, making it a wise investment for any car owner. You can trust our expert team to keep your car in peak condition.
What does a Full Service for your car include?
When you bring your car in for a Full Vehicle Service at Kwik Fit, you can expect a thorough inspection of all core elements including the vehicle interior, the vehicle exterior, a pre-alignment check, the area under the bonnet, and under the vehicle.
What’s more, a Full Service of your car at Kwik Fit also includes the replacement of any service items (where necessary).
At Kwik Fit, a Full Service includes all items included in the Interim Service package plus a thorough inspection of your engine and a full brake inspection. A Major Car Service also includes an air filter and extensive checks of items under the bonnet including brake, fuel and radiator pipes and hoses, power steering fluid and auxiliary drive belt adjustments (if required).
Below is a full list of what’s included in a Full Service of your car at Kwik Fit:
| Type of Service | Full Service | |
| When | 12 months or 12,000 miles | |
| Vehicle Interior | ||
| Check instruments, gauges, warning lights | ||
| Check horn | ||
| Check windscreen wipers | ||
| Check Adblue/Eolys warning light | ||
| Check interior lights | ||
| Check clutch operation (manual only) | ||
| Check seat belts | ||
| Reset service light | ||
| Check climate control/ air con system | ||
| Check engine diagnostic codes | ||
| Hybrid system diagnostic check (hybrid only) | ||
| Vehicle Exterior | ||
| Check exterior lights & lamps | ||
| Check doors – operation and condition | ||
| Check boot – operation and condition | ||
| Check fuel cap – operation and condition | ||
| Check mirrors – operation and condition | ||
| Pre Alignment Check | ||
| Check steering, suspension linkages and ball joints for wear, damage and condition | ||
| Suspension – check shock absorbers & springs | ||
| Full tyre inspection (tread, pressure and alignment check) | ||
| TPMS inspection | ||
| Under the bonnet | ||
| Check battery | ||
| Check battery wiring | ||
| Test electrics (battery, alternator, starter motor) | ||
| Check coolant level (strength and condition) | ||
| Inverter Coolant - strength and condition (hybrid only) | ||
| Visual inspection of high voltage cables for external damage (hybrid only) | ||
| Check brake fluid (boiling point and condition) | ||
| Check bonnet catch operation | ||
| Check brake pipes & hoses | ||
| Check power steering fluid & top up (if required) | ||
| Check auxiliary drive belt and adjust (if required) | ||
| Check radiator and coolant hoses | ||
| Under the Vehicle | ||
| Visual brake check | ||
| Full brake inspection | ||
| Check fuel pipes for routing, damage & corrosion | ||
| Check engine, transmission and rear axle Train Drive | ||
| Check drive shaft joints and gaiters for wear and damage | ||
| Check exhaust system and mountings | ||
| Service Item Replacement | ||
| Replace engine oil and filter | ||
| Top up windscreen washer fluid | ||
| Replace air filter | ||
| Final Checks | ||
| Vehicle road test | ||
| Stamp service book | ||
Please note: Replacement spark plugs are not included in our service packages. Our technicians can advise on the recommended replacement interval of your spark plugs.
How long should a Full Vehicle Service take?
As you can see from the table above, a Full Service for your car includes a long list of elements to check. As such, the time taken for a car Full Service is typically between 2 and 4 hours. However, this figure varies based on a number of factors such as:
- Vehicle make
- Vehicle model
- The condition of the vehicle
For more questions about motor vehicle servicing at Kwik Fit, please visit our Servicing FAQ page.
