# Motor Servicing

> Mobile car servicing in the United Kingdom. A qualified technician services your car on a private driveway at your home or workplace, instead of you taking it to a garage. Fixed prices confirmed before booking, no membership, no call-out fee, and a 12 months or 12,000 miles parts and labour guarantee.

Operator: Fuel Fixer Ltd (trading as Motor Servicing), company number 08520551, registered at Fairway House, Portland Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4ET, United Kingdom.
Contact: 0333 366 1081 · hello@motorservicing.co
Hours: Monday to Saturday, morning and afternoon arrival windows.
Coverage: 187 towns and cities across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Last updated: 2026-07-31

## Prices (GBP, VAT included, starting prices)

- Full Service: from £199, about 90 minutes, recommended every 12 months or 12,000 miles. https://motorservicing.co/services/full-service/
- Major Service: from £230, about 2 hours, recommended every 24 months or 24,000 miles. https://motorservicing.co/services/major-service/
- Interim Service: from £145, about an hour, recommended every 6 months or 6,000 miles. https://motorservicing.co/services/interim-service/
- Oil Change and Service: from £120, about 45 minutes, recommended at least every 12 months. https://motorservicing.co/services/oil-change/
- Diagnostic Health Check: from £150, 30 to 45 minutes, recommended whenever a warning light appears. https://motorservicing.co/services/diagnostic-health-check/
- Battery Replacement: from £150, about 30 minutes, recommended typically every 3 to 5 years. https://motorservicing.co/services/battery-replacement/

Prices are the same in every area covered. There is no call-out fee, membership or booking fee. The exact price depends on the vehicle and is confirmed by phone before the booking is held.

## What can and cannot be done at your address

Can: interim, full and major servicing; oil and filter changes; diagnostic fault-code reading with live data; battery testing, supply, fitting and coding; brake pads and discs on most vehicles; bulbs, wipers, filters and fluid checks.
Cannot: MOT testing (legally restricted to approved test stations); tyre fitting; wheel alignment; clutch, gearbox or exhaust work; anything requiring a four-post lift.
Site requirements: private driveway or private land, flat surface, room to work around the whole vehicle, permission from the site owner where applicable. Public roads and shared access roads are not permitted.

## Key pages

- [Home](https://motorservicing.co/): booking form, services and prices
- [All services](https://motorservicing.co/services/): the six services in detail
- [Pricing](https://motorservicing.co/pricing/): full price list and market comparison
- [Areas covered](https://motorservicing.co/areas/): every town and city, with postcodes
- [How it works](https://motorservicing.co/how-it-works/): the process, site requirements and what you receive
- [Answers](https://motorservicing.co/answers/): direct answers to common servicing questions
- [Guides](https://motorservicing.co/blog/): longer articles on costs, servicing and diagnostics
- [About](https://motorservicing.co/about/): company details
- [Contact](https://motorservicing.co/contact/)

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## Answers

### Can a mobile mechanic service my car at work?
Yes, and it is one of the most popular ways to book. As long as the car park is private land, the vehicle is on a flat surface with room to work around it, and you have the site manager's permission, a technician can service your car while you are at your desk.
https://motorservicing.co/answers/can-a-mobile-mechanic-service-my-car-at-work/

### Can you service a car on the street?
No. The work has to be done on a private driveway or private land, not a public road, shared access road or pay-and-display bay. That is a safety and insurance requirement, not a preference.
https://motorservicing.co/answers/can-you-service-a-car-on-the-street/

### Do I lose my warranty if I do not use a main dealer?
No. Under Block Exemption rules retained in UK law, you can have your car serviced by any qualified independent as long as the work follows the manufacturer's schedule and uses parts of matching quality. Your warranty stays intact and dealers cannot require otherwise.
https://motorservicing.co/answers/do-i-lose-my-warranty-if-i-dont-use-a-main-dealer/

### Do I need to be at home during the service?
You need to be there at the start to hand over the keys and confirm the work, and at the end to settle payment and go through what was found. In between you can get on with your day, you do not need to stand and watch.
https://motorservicing.co/answers/do-i-need-to-be-at-home-during-the-service/

### Do you service vans and light commercial vehicles?
Yes, for most car-derived vans and light commercials up to 3.5 tonnes, subject to the same driveway and access conditions. Tell us the make, model and registration when you book so the technician arrives with the right oil, filters and tooling.
https://motorservicing.co/answers/do-you-service-vans-and-light-commercial-vehicles/

### How long does a car battery last?
Most car batteries last three to five years. Short journeys, long periods standing, heavy electrical loads and extreme cold all shorten that. Slow cranking, dimming lights on start-up and needing a jump after a few days standing are the classic warning signs.
https://motorservicing.co/answers/how-long-does-a-car-battery-last/

### How long does a car service take?
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.
https://motorservicing.co/answers/how-long-does-a-car-service-take/

### How much does a mobile car service cost?
A mobile car service in the UK typically costs between £120 and £250 depending on the service level and the car. Motor Servicing charges from £120 for an oil change, £145 for an interim service, £199 for a full service and £230 for a major service, fixed before you book, with no call-out fee and no membership.
https://motorservicing.co/answers/how-much-does-a-mobile-car-service-cost/

### How often should I service my car?
A full service once every 12 months or 12,000 miles, an interim service every 6 months or 6,000 miles if you are a higher-mileage driver, and a major service every 24 months or 24,000 miles. Your manufacturer handbook always takes priority over any general rule.
https://motorservicing.co/answers/how-often-should-i-service-my-car/

### Is a mobile car service as good as a garage service?
For routine servicing, yes. A mobile technician carries out the same schedule of work with the same manufacturer-quality parts and the same qualifications as a garage. The difference is location, not standard. Jobs needing a four-post ramp, wheel alignment rig or an MOT bay still need a workshop.
https://motorservicing.co/answers/is-a-mobile-car-service-as-good-as-a-garage/

### Is mobile car servicing cheaper than a garage?
It is usually cheaper than a main dealer and comparable to a good independent garage, with one real saving on top: you do not lose half a day, pay for a courtesy car, or take time off work. Motor Servicing prices are fixed before booking, so there is no end-of-day surprise.
https://motorservicing.co/answers/is-mobile-car-servicing-cheaper-than-a-garage/

### What does the engine management light mean?
It means the engine control unit has stored a fault code. A steady amber light means get it checked soon; a flashing light means stop driving and get it looked at, because a misfire can destroy the catalytic converter. The only way to know the cause is to read the code.
https://motorservicing.co/answers/what-does-the-engine-management-light-mean/

### What happens if you do not service your car?
Degraded oil stops protecting the engine, filters clog, brake and tyre wear goes unnoticed, and small faults become large bills. Missed services also break your service history, which reduces resale value and can complicate a warranty claim. There is no fine for skipping a service, but there is a cost.
https://motorservicing.co/answers/what-happens-if-you-dont-service-your-car/

### What is a digital service record?
A digital service record is an emailed, timestamped record of the work carried out on your car: date, mileage, service level, parts fitted and any advisories. It has the same standing as a stamped book and cannot be lost in a glovebox.
https://motorservicing.co/answers/what-is-a-digital-service-record/

### What is included in a car service?
Every Motor Servicing service includes an engine oil change and a new oil filter. From there it scales: an interim adds a 39-point inspection, a full service adds an air filter and a 42-point inspection, and a major service adds a pollen filter, a brake fluid check and a 45-point inspection.
https://motorservicing.co/answers/what-is-included-in-a-car-service/

### What is the difference between a car service and an MOT?
An MOT is a legally required annual roadworthiness test with a pass or fail result, carried out at an approved test centre. A service is preventative maintenance: oil, filters, fluids and wear checks, on a schedule set by the manufacturer, with no pass or fail. You need both, and one does not replace the other.
https://motorservicing.co/answers/what-is-the-difference-between-a-service-and-an-mot/

## Guides

- [Mobile car servicing explained: how it works, what it costs, and when it is the wrong choice](https://motorservicing.co/blog/mobile-car-servicing-explained/): A plain-English guide to mobile car servicing in the UK: what a technician can and cannot do on your driveway, how the pricing works, and the three situations where a workshop is still the right answer.
- [Full vs interim vs major service: which one does your car actually need?](https://motorservicing.co/blog/full-vs-interim-vs-major-service/): The three service levels do different jobs. Here is what each one covers, what it costs, and a simple rule for picking the right one based on your mileage and your last service date.
- [What a car service should cost in the UK in 2026](https://motorservicing.co/blog/car-service-cost-uk/): Real UK price benchmarks for interim, full and major services, what actually drives the number on your invoice, and the three quoting tricks that turn a £180 service into a £340 bill.
- [What a complete service history is actually worth when you sell](https://motorservicing.co/blog/service-history-resale-value/): Service history is the cheapest value protection you can buy on a used car. Here is how much a gap costs you, what buyers and trade valuations look for, and how to rebuild a broken record.
- [The engine management light: what it means and what to do next](https://motorservicing.co/blog/engine-management-light-guide/): Amber versus flashing, the faults behind the most common codes, why clearing the light without fixing the fault is a waste of money, and when to stop driving.
- [Seven signs your car battery is about to fail](https://motorservicing.co/blog/car-battery-warning-signs/): Batteries rarely die without warning. These are the signals that show up first, how to test rather than guess, and why stop-start cars need a specific type of battery fitted and coded.
- [Engine oil grades explained: what 5W-30 actually means](https://motorservicing.co/blog/engine-oil-grades-explained/): Viscosity numbers, manufacturer approvals, and why using the wrong specification is more expensive than using the wrong brand. A short guide to reading the label properly.
- [The car service checklist: every item a proper service should cover](https://motorservicing.co/blog/car-service-checklist/): A point-by-point breakdown of what should be inspected, changed and recorded during an interim, full and major service, so you can check a quote against the work.
- [Winter car checks that prevent a January breakdown](https://motorservicing.co/blog/winter-car-checks/): Cold weather exposes weak batteries, tired tyres and old coolant. The checks worth doing before the first hard frost, and the ones that can wait.
- [The DPF explained: warning lights, regeneration and the £1,000 mistake](https://motorservicing.co/blog/diesel-dpf-guide/): How a diesel particulate filter works, why short journeys block it, what a regeneration actually needs from you, and how to avoid the replacement bill.
- [Servicing a company car or small fleet without losing days](https://motorservicing.co/blog/company-car-servicing-guide/): Downtime is the real cost of fleet servicing. How mobile servicing changes the maths for small fleets, what to standardise, and the records a fleet manager needs to keep.
- [Buying a used car: the checks worth paying for before you hand over money](https://motorservicing.co/blog/used-car-pre-purchase-checks/): What to inspect yourself, what a diagnostic scan reveals that a test drive will not, and the paperwork that should make you walk away from an otherwise good car.

## Coverage

**London**: London, Croydon, Bromley, Ealing, Enfield, Barnet, Wandsworth, Richmond upon Thames, Kingston upon Thames, Sutton, Hounslow, Harrow, Ilford, Romford, Greenwich, Lewisham, Hackney, Islington, Camden, Wembley, Uxbridge, Walthamstow, Barking, Bexleyheath, Twickenham, Wimbledon

**East of England**: Watford, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, Hertford, Harlow, Chelmsford, Colchester, Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Brentwood, Ipswich, Norwich, Great Yarmouth, King's Lynn, Cambridge, Peterborough, Bedford, Luton

**South East**: Milton Keynes, Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Slough, Reading, Bracknell, Newbury, Windsor, Oxford, Banbury, Guildford, Woking, Epsom, Redhill, Crawley, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath, Horsham, Brighton, Hove, Worthing, Eastbourne, Hastings, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Maidstone, Chatham, Gravesend, Dartford, Sittingbourne, Canterbury, Ashford, Folkestone, Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, Basingstoke, Farnborough, Aldershot, Chichester, Bognor Regis

**South West**: Bournemouth, Poole, Salisbury, Swindon, Bristol, Bath, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Exeter, Plymouth, Torquay, Taunton, Yeovil, Truro

**West Midlands**: Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, West Bromwich, Sutton Coldfield, Redditch, Worcester, Hereford, Telford, Shrewsbury, Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford, Tamworth, Nuneaton, Rugby

**East Midlands**: Leicester, Loughborough, Nottingham, Mansfield, Derby, Chesterfield, Northampton, Kettering, Lincoln

**North West**: Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Wigan, Altrincham, Warrington, Chester, Crewe, Macclesfield, Liverpool, Birkenhead, St Helens, Preston, Blackburn, Burnley, Blackpool, Lancaster, Carlisle

**Yorkshire**: Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Halifax, Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster, York, Harrogate, Hull

**North East**: Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington, Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, Sunderland

**Wales**: Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Bridgend, Wrexham

**Scotland**: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Paisley, East Kilbride, Livingston, Falkirk, Stirling, Dundee, Aberdeen, Perth

**Northern Ireland**: Belfast, Lisburn, Bangor, Londonderry

Full detail: https://motorservicing.co/llms-full.txt

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