What do they do in a car service?

In a typical car service, technicians will replace your oil, as well as select filters in the engine bay - in a more comprehensive service, you may also have the likes of your spark plugs replaced.However, the main bulk of a car service is the technician performing focused checks of the many areas of your car.These include in the engine bay, the suspension, brakes, and exhaust.

What should I bring to my car service?

If your car still requires a physical service stamp, then you'll need to bring the service booklet with you to ensure that it continues to be logged. Those whose service booklet is done digitally will not need to worry about this.It is also important that you bring with you your car's locking wheel nut, as the technician will need to remove your wheels to inspect the brakes and related components effectively.

How can you check your car service history?

For cars that still utilise a physical service book, which gets stamped and dated each time the car has been in for service, this will be the best source of truth.If your car was manufactured in the last few years, it is likely that the process of registering each service will have been done digitally, and you can ask your local manufacturer service centre to give you information on your car’s service history.

When is my car service due?

Using the guidance above, you’ll be able to get a good idea of when your next car service is due - if you’re already a Stoneacre service customer, we’ll be sure to contact you ahead of your car’s service date in order to organise the next one.If you have no service history to go off, you could start the process from scratch by ensuring you get a car service on the anniversary of when you purchased the vehicle.

Is it illegal to not service your car?

There is no legal precedent to get your car serviced - it’s more about ensuring that, once a year, your car is inspected by trained technicians to make sure there are no issues, while also getting your consumables replaced for the next 12 months of driving.