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How long does a car service take?

Short answer

At Motor Servicing, an oil change takes about 45 minutes, an interim service about an hour, a full service around 90 minutes and a major service about two hours. A diagnostic health check is 30 to 45 minutes and a battery replacement around 30 minutes.

A garage will usually keep your car for half a day or more, because your job sits in a queue with everyone else's. A mobile visit is booked to your car alone, so the time on site is the actual working time, and you are not left without a vehicle in between.

Motor Servicing prices, for reference
Full serviceFrom £199, about 90 minutes
Interim serviceFrom £145, about an hour
Major serviceFrom £230, about two hours
Oil changeFrom £120, about 45 minutes
WhereYour driveway at home or work, Monday to Saturday
GuaranteeParts and labour for 12 months or 12,000 miles

In more detail

A garage will usually keep your car for half a day or more, because your job sits in a queue with everyone else's. A mobile visit is booked to your car alone, so the time on site is the actual working time, and you are not left without a vehicle in between.

Booking the work

Motor Servicing carries out mobile servicing, oil changes, diagnostics and battery replacement at your home or workplace across the UK. Prices are fixed before you book and every visit is guaranteed for 12 months or 12,000 miles. See full pricing or check coverage in your area.

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Fixed price up front, no membership, no call-out fee. A qualified technician comes to your home or workplace, Monday to Saturday.

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