Size against size
Interim service vs Full service
| Interim service | Full service | |
|---|---|---|
| How often | Every 6 months or 6,000 miles | Every 12 months or 12,000 miles |
| Covers | Oil and filter change, fluid top-ups, brake inspection, tyre pressure and tread, battery test, lights and horn, steering and suspension check, windscreen and wipers, exhaust inspection | Oil and filter change, air filter replacement, cabin filter check, coolant system inspection, brake assessment, suspension and shock absorber evaluation, fluid checks, tyre checks, battery test, lights, steering, suspension, windscreen, wipers, exhaust |
| Time taken | Around 1 hour | 1 - 1.5 hours |
Sources: Point-S. Sizes vary a little between companies.
Pick the Interim service if...
Interim service: every 6 months or 6,000 miles. Takes around 1 hour. Covers oil and filter change, fluid top-ups, brake inspection, tyre pressure and tread, battery test, lights and horn, steering and suspension check, windscreen and wipers, exhaust inspection.
Interim service in full →Pick the Full service if...
Full service: every 12 months or 12,000 miles. Takes 1 - 1.5 hours. Covers oil and filter change, air filter replacement, cabin filter check, coolant system inspection, brake assessment, suspension and shock absorber evaluation, fluid checks, tyre checks, battery test, lights, steering, suspension, windscreen, wipers, exhaust.
Full service in full →Common questions
What is the difference between a Interim service and a Full service?
Interim service: Interim service. Full service: Full service.
What fits in a Interim service?
Interim service: every 6 months or 6,000 miles. Takes around 1 hour. Covers oil and filter change, fluid top-ups, brake inspection, tyre pressure and tread, battery test, lights and horn, steering and suspension check, windscreen and wipers, exhaust inspection.
What fits in a Full service?
Full service: every 12 months or 12,000 miles. Takes 1 - 1.5 hours. Covers oil and filter change, air filter replacement, cabin filter check, coolant system inspection, brake assessment, suspension and shock absorber evaluation, fluid checks, tyre checks, battery test, lights, steering, suspension, windscreen, wipers, exhaust.