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A full service is a annual vehicle maintenance check. It goes beyond the checks that are carried out in an interim service. It helps to ensure that your car remains safe, reliable, and efficient.

A full service is typically recommended for a car once a year or every 12,000 miles, whichever comes first. It should be considered an important part of your car’s long-term maintenance schedule.

A full service is a good option for you if you vehicle has not had a service in the past 12 months, or, you want a thorough check-up to maintain performance and safety.

You may also consider booking a full service before a long-distance journey which is going to include a lot of high mileage use.

At Blackcircles.com a full car service contains a wide array of different checks. Covering the majority of important components of a car. In total you can expect a 46 point service.

A Full Service includes the following items:

Tip: A Full Service is typically recommended every 12 months or 12,000 miles, while a Major Service is ideal every 24 months or 24,000 miles. Interim Services are great between major intervals, especially for high-mileage drivers.
 

Yes, paying for a full service is worth the money. Especially if you are keen to keep your vehicle running efficiently and safely for as long as possible.

It may seem like a significant upfront cost, however, it can save you money in the long-term. As issues can be caught and fixed early on – before they become more servious and expensive repairs down the line.

The tasks and checks carried out in a full service go a long way to helping prevent serious issues mounting up.

With a full service a part of your routine servicing plan, you are also putting your car in the best position to maintain fuel efficiency, performance and longevity.

So, whilst the cost may be off-putting for some, the long-term value is great.

No, a full service is not the same as an MOT.

An MOT is a legal requirement for cars over the age of 3 years in the UK. It tests and checks that your car has met with the minimum safety and environmental standards.

A full service on the other hand should be considered more a preventive maintenance check. One which helps you to maintain and keep your vehicle running smoothly for as long as possible.

The length of time a full service takes to complete will vary from booking to booking. However, on average, it should take around 1-2 hours to complete.

Your booking length may vary – depending on several factors such as the schedule of the garage, the make and model of your vehicle and the condition of your car.

On the day of your booking, the garage staff should be able to give you a more reliable timeframe when you drop your car off.

Although an annual full service is not a legal requirement, it is highly recommended.

As it is a positive way to maintain the performance, safety features and reliability of your car.

Skipping an annual full service may save money in the short term, however, it can ultimately cost you more money over time. As the full service is a great way to spot any issues early on – and have them rectified before they become costly repairs.

Many manufacturer warranty agreements also require a regular servicing schedule. So, make sure you follow this as stated in the agreement to avoid making your warranty null and void.

The main points of difference between a full service and a major service are in the checks and number of inspections that are carried out. There is also a difference in the number of components that will be replaced as part of the service.

Both service options are more comprehensive than an interim service, but a major service goes even further.

See a full breakdown of the difference checks and replacements here:

Tip: A Full Service is typically recommended every 12 months or 12,000 miles, while a Major Service is ideal every 24 months or 24,000 miles. Interim Services are great between major intervals, especially for high-mileage drivers.
 

The main difference you will notice between the full service and the interim service at Blackcircles.com comes down to the number of checks and/or replacements that are carried out.

A full service is thorough and is recommended to be carried out every 12 months or 12,000 miles. An interim service on the other hand is set of more basic checks. Recommended every 6 months or 6,000 miles.

A full comparison between the interim and full service can be found below:

Tip: A Full Service is typically recommended every 12 months or 12,000 miles, while a Major Service is ideal every 24 months or 24,000 miles. Interim Services are great between major intervals, especially for high-mileage drivers.
 

No, there are regulations in place in the UK which require you by law to have your car serviced – however regular servicing is highly recommended.

If you skip your car service schedule on a regular basis then you may find that your car is prone to costly repairs further down the line.

By booking your car in for a service on an annual basis, you are giving the car a good and thorough health check. This helps to maintain the vehicle’s components and goes a long way towards keeping the car performing to an efficient and safe level.

For this reason, car servicing can be considered an investment.

Blackcircles offers more than just a Full Service – we also provide a comprehensive selection of MOT and vehicle care options, including:

• • MOT
• • EV MOT
• • Hybrid MOT
• • Major Service
• • Interim Service
• • EV Service
• • Hybrid Service ( Full & Interim)
• • Oil & Filter Change
• • Combined MOT & Service packages (coming soon)