Size against size
Interim service vs Major service
| Interim service | Major service | |
|---|---|---|
| How often | Every 6 months or 6,000 miles | Every 24 months or 24,000 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 | Spark plug replacement, fuel filter change, brake fluid replacement, gearbox and clutch inspection, drive belt check, power steering fluid review, radiator and hose inspection, suspension springs and wheel bearing checks, electronic diagnostic scan |
| Time taken | Around 1 hour | 2 - 3 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 Major service if...
Major service: every 24 months or 24,000 miles. Takes 2 - 3 hours. Covers spark plug replacement, fuel filter change, brake fluid replacement, gearbox and clutch inspection, drive belt check, power steering fluid review, radiator and hose inspection, suspension springs and wheel bearing checks, electronic diagnostic scan.
Major service in full →Common questions
What is the difference between a Interim service and a Major service?
Interim service: Interim service. Major service: Major 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 Major service?
Major service: every 24 months or 24,000 miles. Takes 2 - 3 hours. Covers spark plug replacement, fuel filter change, brake fluid replacement, gearbox and clutch inspection, drive belt check, power steering fluid review, radiator and hose inspection, suspension springs and wheel bearing checks, electronic diagnostic scan.