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Car servicing questions, answered.
The car servicing questions people actually type, answered properly. Each one tells you what is going on, what to do about it, and what it costs.
Short answer
Motor Servicing sends a qualified technician to your home or workplace to service your car on your own driveway. Prices start at £120 + VAT, are fixed before the visit, and there is no call-out fee. These pages cover the situations drivers ask about most.
A mechanic that comes to youYes, a mechanic can come to you. Motor Servicing sends a qualified technician to your home or workplace to carry out servicing, oil changes, diag…
Car service at homeA car service at home means a qualified technician comes to your driveway and carries out the full service schedule there: oil, filters, fluids, …
Car service at workYou can have your car serviced at work if it is parked on private land such as a company car park and you have the site manager's permission. The…
Car service with no drivewayMobile servicing has to take place on private land, so a car parked on a public road cannot be serviced where it stands. The three workable alter…
Same day and next day mobile mechanicMotor Servicing usually has availability within 48 hours, and same-week slots are normal across most of the UK. Same-day is sometimes possible de…
Car won't start?If your car will not start, the symptom tells you a lot. Slow cranking or clicking usually means a flat or failing battery. Cranking normally but…
Engine management light onA steady amber engine management light means a fault code has been stored and the car should be checked within a few days. A flashing light means…
My car is due a service, what now?If your car is due a service, the level depends on the last one. Twelve months or 12,000 miles since a full service means another full service. S…
Just bought a used carIf you have just bought a used car, service it straight away unless you have a dated invoice proving it was done in the last few months. You do n…
Should I service my car before the MOT?A service before MOT is usually worth it, because the most common MOT failure items are brakes, tyres, lights and visibility, and all four are in…
Car not serviced for yearsIf your car has gone years without a service, book a major service. It changes the oil, all the filters and checks the brake fluid, and produces …
The cheapest way to service your carThe cheapest genuine way to service a car is an independent or mobile operator charging a fixed price, with the correct oil specification and a w…
Oil change at homeA mobile oil change takes about 45 minutes on your driveway and costs from £120 + VAT. The technician drains the old oil, fits a new oil filter a…
Car service before a long journeyBook a car service before a long journey two to three weeks ahead, not the day before. That leaves time to act on whatever is found. The checks t…
Van servicing at your yard or depotMobile van servicing covers most car-derived vans and light commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes, carried out at your yard, depot, site or home. …
Booking a service for someone elseYou can book and pay for a service on someone else's behalf. Give us their address and registration, tell us who will be present on the day, and …
Do I need a service or an MOT?You need both. An MOT is a legally required annual roadworthiness test with a pass or fail result, carried out at an approved test station. A ser…
My car is making a noiseA car making a noise tells you a lot from when it happens. Squealing on braking usually means worn pads or a wear indicator. Grinding on braking …
More car servicing questions
Can a mobile mechanic service my car at work?Can you service a car on the street?Do I lose my warranty if I do not use a main dealer?Do I need to be at home during the service?Do you service vans and light commercial vehicles?How long does a car battery last?How long does a car service take?How much does a mobile car service cost?How often should I service my car?Is a mobile car service as good as a garage service?
Longer guides
Mobile car servicing explained: how it works, what it costs, and when it is the wrong choiceFull vs interim vs major service: which one does your car actually need?Car service cost UK 2026: what you should actually payWhat a complete service history is actually worth when you sellThe engine management light: what it means and what to do nextSeven signs your car battery is about to failEngine oil grades explained: what 5W-30 actually meansThe car service checklist: every item a proper service should cover
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