Service schedules

As an independent garage that carries out servicing on a wide range of vehicle makes and models, we have developed our own service schedules. This may contain more or less items than those recommended by the manufacturer. If you would prefer your vehicle to be maintained as per their recommendation, and/or using main dealer parts, we can do this for you also. For an estimate, please use the contact form on the Location and Travel Information page. We will require the following information: full registration number, current mileage, type of service required and mention if you prefer main agent parts.

The engine oils that we use include Shell, Comma, Castrol (BMWs on LL02 and 04) VW group cars usually have oil that is supplied directly to us from the VW dealer. Engine oil grades will be written on the invoice and often the accreditations as well.

Please see our servicing sheet for more information. (Click here)

Antifreeze

The antifreeze strength of the coolant will be checked during the service. Unfortunately the coolant also includes a corrosion inhibitor and there is no tool available to measure this. That is the reason why antifreeze should be changed, commonly every 4-6 years.

Gear/transmission oils

Some automatic and transmission (Axle) oils have to be replaced at regular intervals. Please contact us for further information.

Brake fluid

This should be replaced every two years. This is because it absorbs water from the atmosphere that will then lower the boiling point of the fluid, (could cause brake fade) or corrosion. During the service we will measure the boiling point of the fluid and recommend its replacement should the water level be too high. It is worth pointing out that some vehicles fitted with Teeves ABS units are having common problems with the failure of the internal pressure sensor. VW will only give a goodwill gesture towards the cost of a replacement unit outside of the normal warranty period if there is proof that the fluid was changed bi-yearly.