SERVICING FAQs FROM SNOWS IN SOUTH & SOUTH WEST ENGLAND

Your vehicle should be serviced according to manufacturer recommendations, which can be found in your owner’s manual. Most cars should be serviced every year or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first. To check if your next service is due, contact your local Snows dealership today.​

An MOT is a test of the safety features of your vehicle. Once your car is three years old, it is a legal requirement that it undergoes an MOT each year. Our technicians will inspect elements such as seat belts, lights, brakes and tyres during the test. ​

A full service history is the complete collection of maintenance and repair documents for your vehicle. It shows that every service and MOT has been carried out as per the manufacturer’s recommendations. ​

Many motorists choose to take out service plans as they enable you to spread the cost of vehicle maintenance over fixed monthly payments. Investing in a service plan means you won’t be impacted by inflation if prices rise during the term of your plan.​

The cost of servicing your car depends on the model and the type of service you require. Contact your local Snows dealership today for a quote. ​

Servicing is a necessary part of vehicle maintenance, and enables our trained technicians to identify potential issues and ensure all components are working safely and correctly. Neglecting servicing can lead to major issues and costly repairs further down the line.​

A minor or interim service typically takes around 90 minutes, while a full service takes about three hours to complete.​

A service includes a range of inspections of the exterior, interior and mechanical components of the car. Oil and fluid levels are checked and topped up where necessary, and items such as tyres, brakes, suspension, steering and more are checked.​

Servicing your vehicle at an authorised dealership is recommended because it ensures your warranty remains intact, maintains your vehicle’s full service history, and ensures you’re covered for any work carried out. You may also be able to take advantage of extras such as 12 months’ roadside assistance with every service.​

If your car initially fails its MOT, we will contact you to let you know why. If the issue is a straightforward one, such as a light bulb replacement, we may be able to fix it and retest on the day – with your permission. Otherwise, a refusal of MOT certificate will be given and you will be required to book in repairs at a later date. ​

Tyre pressure should be checked frequently – the RAC recommends once a month and before setting out on long journeys. ​

How frequently you change your oil depends on your manufacturer’s recommendations. Check your owner’s manual or contact us at Snows if you think your vehicle is due an oil change.​

The age or mileage for a cambelt change depends on the vehicle you’re driving. Different manufacturers have different recommendations – from 40,000 to 100,000 miles – so check your owner’s manual or contact the team at Snows to find out when your cambelt change is due.​

A full service typically includes over 70 checks on various components including the engine, fuel system, drive system and brakes, the steering and suspension, tyres, and wheels. An oil change is carried out and fluids such as windscreen washer are checked and topped up too.