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Yes, due to the fact that hybrid vehicles combine both an internal combustion engine and an electric motor, they do require a special type of service.

There are many aspects of a hybrid service that are the same as a standard service – such as oil changes and brake inspections – however, a dedicated service for a hybrid car will include specific checks which relate to that type of vehicle.

This can include checks on components such as the battery system, the electric motor and inverter, and the cooling system.

Depending on the hybrid service option you choose – be it interim, full or major – there will be a specific list of checks and replacements which are carried out.

Yes, as with other types of vehicles, it is highly recommended that you service your hybrid car on a regular basis.

There are many components within a hybrid vehicle which will deteriorate and wear over time. If you follow a regular hybrid service schedule, these systems will be inspected.

Hybrid servicing is a great way to spot early issues before they turn into more costly repairs. If spotted early on, these can be fixed or replaced before they become bigger issues, with knock-on effects that could affect other parts of your car.

Neglecting hybrid servicing can have a negative impact on the car’s fuel economy, performance and safety features.

Depending on the type of hybrid service option you choose, there will be a set number of checks and potential replacements which the garage sticks to.

The 3 options provided at Blackcircles.com include hybrid interim service, hybrid full service and hybrid major service.

There are many similar components shared between hybrid and ICE vehicles. This means the majority of checks that are undertaken are the same – on items such as tyres, lights, etc.

However, due to the specialised nature of a hybrid vehicle, this does mean there are several additional checks required. As well as a certain level of expertise on the part of the mechanic carrying out the work.

Typical differences between a hybrid service and an ICE service includes diagnosing/inspecting the high-voltage components of the hybrid car. Such as the electric motor, inverter and battery system.

The regularity of a hybrid service will depend on the service option that has been chosen.

Different levels of hybrid servicing come with different recommended scheduling.

As a standard rule of thumb, a hybrid interim service is recommended every 6 months, a hybrid full service every 12 months and a hybrid major service every 24 months.

The cost of a hybrid service will vary depending on the service option chosen and the garage which is providing the service.

Servicing a hybrid car is not usually any more expensive than servicing a petrol or diesel vehicle.

The cost largely depends on the type of service (interim, full, or major), and the make and model of the car.

No, a hybrid oil change is not more expensive than those of an ICE car.

Although hybrid vehicles do have unique components, the oil change process is typically the same.

The internal combustion engine in a hybrid requires the same type of oil and maintenance as a regular car. The oil change intervals are also comparable.

No, hybrid cars do not need a special or unique oil change.

The internal combustion engines used on hybrid cars use the same process and oils as required on traditional cars.

Therefore, the process and oils used are often the same.

Blackcircles provides more than just Hybrid Servicing – we also offer an extensive range of MOT and service packages, including:

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