What to do
Oil change at home
Get an oil change at home without lifting a spanner. Manufacturer-spec oil, new filter, old oil taken away. From £120 + VAT, about 45 minutes on your driveway.
A 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 and sump washer, refills with the manufacturer-specified grade, resets the service light where supported, and takes the used oil away for recycling.
| Price | From £120 + VAT |
|---|---|
| Time | About 45 minutes |
| Includes | Oil, filter, sump washer, disposal |
| Interval | At least every 12 months |
What to do
- Send your registration. We check the exact grade and manufacturer approval your engine needs before the visit.
- Book a 45-minute window. Morning or afternoon, Monday to Saturday.
- The old oil leaves with us. Used oil is regulated waste. Nothing is left with you.
How often oil actually needs changing
At least once every 12 months, whatever the mileage. Oil degrades with time as well as use: it oxidises, absorbs moisture and its additive package depletes. A car doing 3,000 miles a year still needs an annual change, and short-journey city driving is harder on oil than motorway miles because the engine never fully warms up.
Why the specification matters more than the brand
The grade on the bottle, 5W-30 for instance, describes viscosity. The manufacturer approval printed next to it, VW 504.00 or MB 229.51 or ACEA C3, certifies the chemistry: additive package, ash content and compatibility with emissions equipment. Diesels with a DPF need low-ash oil, and standard high-ash oil will block the filter faster. Our oil grades guide explains how to read the label.
Doing it yourself
Perfectly possible if you have somewhere safe to raise the car and a plan for the used oil, which cannot legally go down a drain and has to go to a household waste recycling centre that accepts it. Most people find the saving smaller than expected once the ramps, the container and the trip are counted.
Book it in
Reg and postcode. An expert calls back with your fixed price.
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Questions
From £120 + VAT including the oil, a new filter, the sump plug washer and disposal of the old oil.
Yes. We check the grade and manufacturer approval against your registration before the visit.
It leaves with the technician in a sealed container and goes for proper recycling.
The service you probably need
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Fixed price agreed before we come out, no membership and no call-out fee. Prices exclude VAT.
Book your serviceOr call 0333 366 1081, Monday to Saturday