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Car Service Intervals Explained (Interim vs Full vs Major)

Car Service Intervals Explained (Interim vs Full vs Major)

Keeping up with regular servicing is one of the best ways to protect the reliability, safety, and long-term condition of your vehicle. At Best Garages Ltd, we offer interim, full, and major servicing at our Newport, Lymington, and Fordingbridge locations, helping drivers stay on top of routine maintenance before small issues turn into costly repairs.

An interim service is usually recommended every 6 months or around 6,000 miles, particularly for drivers who cover higher annual mileage. It typically includes an engine oil and filter change, brake inspection, fluid top-ups, tyre checks, and other key safety inspections. This makes it ideal for keeping your vehicle in good condition between annual services.

A full service is generally carried out every 12 months or around 12,000 miles. This is a more comprehensive inspection that includes everything in an interim service, along with additional checks and replacement items such as air filters, cabin filters, and more detailed inspections of your brakes, suspension, steering, battery, and other important systems.

A major service is the most in-depth option and is normally recommended every 24 months or around 24,000 miles, depending on the manufacturer schedule and how the vehicle is used. In addition to the checks included in a full service, a major service often includes replacing parts such as spark plugs and fuel filters where required. It is designed to keep your vehicle performing at its best while reducing the risk of more serious mechanical problems later on.

If you are unsure which level of servicing your vehicle needs, the team at Best Garages Ltd can help. Whether you are looking for car servicing in Newport, car servicing in Lymington, or car servicing in Fordingbridge, we provide professional maintenance tailored to your vehicle and mileage. Book online at https://bestgarages.co.uk/ or call your nearest branch: Newport on 01983 533360, Lymington on 01590 674776, or Fordingbridge on 01425 524060.

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