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Car Servicing
Interim Service from only £150, Full Service from only £260
Book your next car service online at your local PTA Garage. Whether you opt for a full or interim service, our expert technicians guarantee a comprehensive check. Book your service along with your MOT today and enjoy savings on your MOT!
Book your Car Service Online
At PTA Garages, we pride ourselves on conducting an extensive inspection of your vehicle and replacing all service parts, including oil, oil filter, air filter, pollen filter, fuel filter (external to tank), and spark plugs (petrol engines) as a standard. A full service means a full service - not just an oil and filter change.
Why Choose PTA?
- Complimentary Services - With any online purchase, you can receive a free journey check, light, or tyre check.
- Experienced Team - We have kept cars on the road for over 40 years.
- High Standards - Trusted members of Independent Garage Association.
- Motor Industry (IMI) Qualified - Specialist of EV & Hybrid vehicle servicing.
No additional work without your say!
Some vehicles are fitted with long-life car service parts - if these need to be replaced, you may incur an additional charge. These parts are designed to last several years and do not need replacing at every service. Long-life service parts are considerably more expensive than standard car service parts due to their durable design.
At PTA, no additional work will take place without your say. We will price and prioritise all repair work and help you to plan ahead and spread the cost of repairs to your vehicle.
Quality Car Servicing
At PTA Garages, we take pride in delivering quality car servicing at sensible prices. Our full service schedule adheres to and protects the manufacturer's warranty, avoiding the high costs associated with main dealers.
Thanks to the 2003 "Block Exemption" legislation, PTA Garages can service new cars using Original Equipment (OE) quality parts that meet manufacturer requirements.
As members of the Independent Garage Association (IGA), we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards and providing outstanding customer service.
Interim & Full Servicing
We offer both interim and full service options. We often get asked “how often should I get a service?” and we recommend:
- A full service every 12 months or 12,000 miles
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- An interim service every 6 months or 6,000 miles
Read more about the benefits of regular servicing in our blog.
Although an MOT is a mandatory requirement and ensures your vehicle is roadworthy on the day it is tested, it is not a substitute for a service - a full or interim service will ensure your vehicle will continue to run at optimum efficiency. Wherever possible, we recommend combining a service with an MOT testing - as there are elements of the MOT test that servicing does not cover e.g. brake performance readings, emissions testing, and headlight aim.
Find out the difference between a full and interim service below:
| Stage 1 | Interim | Full |
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| Check vehicle history, mileage, & service schedule requirements |  |
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| Stage 2: Road Test | Interim | Full |
| To test overall performance and handling of the vehicle - paying particular attention to any noises or issues associated with steering, suspension, brakes, clutch, bearings and exhaust (e.g. knocking, juddering, pulling etc). | |
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| Stage 3: Vehicle on Floor | Interim | Full |
| Check interior warning lamps/gauges | |
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| Check horn | |
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| Check wipers | |
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| Check, adjust and top up windscreen washers | |
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| Check windscreen and mirrors | |
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| Check exterior lightbulbs | |
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| Check and top up power steering fluid | |
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| Check, test and top up anti-freeze | |
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| Check, test and top up brake fluid | |
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| Check all apertures including fuel caps and seal | |
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| Check seat belts and seat security | |
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| Check condition/tension of auxiliary drive belt | |
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| Check engine compartment for noises on tick-over | |
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| Check, test battery condition and security | |
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| Check coolant, hoses, radiator and rad fan operation | |
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| Stage 4: Vehicle on Ramp | Interim | Full |
| Renew engine oil and filter | |
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| Check tyres: tread, pressures, condition, sizes, fitment, including spare | |
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| Check steering condition, wear, movement, dust covers. Includes rack, arms, rods, joints, hoses, pump | |
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| Check exhaust system, mountings, rubbers | |
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| Check brake system. Includes callipers, pipes, hoses, cables, pads and discs. Clean and adjust where applicable | Front only | |
| Check suspension condition, wear, movement, dust covers/gaiters. Includes shocks, springs, ball joints, arms, links | Front only | |
| Check wheel bearings | Front only | |
| Renew air filter (Long life service parts may incur an additional charge) | |
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| Renew pollen filter | |
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| Renew fuel filter (Long life service parts may incur an additional charge) | |
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| Renew spark plugs (Long life service parts may incur an additional charge) | |
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| Check wheels and valves | |
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| Check drive shafts/ prop shafts, cv joints, gaiters | |
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| Check transmission condition/gear box fluid | |
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| Check engine for oil leaks | |
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| Check fuel system for petrol/diesel leaks | |
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| Check chassis for rust/corrosion on sills and prescribed areas | |
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| Stage 5: Final Checks | Interim | Full |
| Check and advise timing belt replacement interval | |
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| Stamp service book | |
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| Reset service lights (Subject to the availability of data and equipment) | |
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| Road test | |
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| Clean engine covers | |
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| Lubricate door hinges and bonnet catch | |
Book a local car service
Need to book your full or interim car service? See our below locations where you can book your car service online:
- Car servicing Bromley
- Car servicing Edenbridge
- Car servicing Folkestone
- Car servicing Hopcroft / Bicester
- Car servicing Oxted
- Car servicing Shirley
- Car servicing South Godstone
- Car servicing Watton
FREE Collect & Return Service
Our South Godstone branch provides a FREE collection and delivery service within a 10-mile radius of the branch and the following areas when you purchase a full or interim car service:
- Crawley
- Sevenoaks
- Tonbridge
- Royal Tunbridge Wells
Outside of this 10-mile radius and above areas there is a small charge of £18.
To utilise this service, simply select this option during the checkout process and a member of our team will be in contact to arrange the collection of your vehicle.
Book online
Ready to book your service? Book online with PTA today or contact your local PTA branch for more information.
