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A major service is the most comprehensive level of car servicing, usually carried out every 24 months or 24,000 miles.

It includes everything from a full service – such as oil and filter changes, brake checks, and fluid top-ups – plus a wider range of part replacements and in-depth inspections. This often includes brake fluid replacement, cabin filter replacement, and checks on more complex components.

It’s designed to keep your car in top condition and catch issues that may develop over longer periods of use.

Yes, a major service is recommended for cars that are older or that clock up high mileage each year. While it costs more than a full or interim service, it provides peace of mind by ensuring your car is running safely and efficiently.

Regular major servicing can help extend the lifespan of your vehicle, improve fuel efficiency, and reduce the likelihood of unexpected breakdowns. It can even help to maintain resale value, as a car with a complete service history is more attractive to buyers.

A major service includes all the checks and replacements of a full service, such as oil and oil filter change, brake checks, fluid top-ups, and air and pollen filter replacement, plus additional items.

These often include brake fluid replacement, spark plugs, fuel filter replacement, and more detailed inspections of suspension, steering, and electrical systems. It’s essentially a full health check of your car, ensuring both safety and reliability.

Here is a full breakdown of everything included in the Blackcircles major car service:

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.
 

A major service usually takes around 3 to 4 hours, depending on the make and model of your vehicle. If additional repairs or part replacements are needed, it may take longer.

Some garages may ask to keep the car for most of the day to complete the service and ensure all work is carried out to the correct standard. It’s best to plan to be without your car for at least half a day.

A full service is typically carried out every 12 months or 12,000 miles and covers essential checks and replacements like oil, filters, and brake inspections.

A major service, usually required every 24 months or 24,000 miles, includes everything in a full service plus additional part replacements and more thorough inspections. The major service looks at components with a longer lifespan that don’t need annual replacement, making it more comprehensive than a full service.

Here is a comparison of the two service types, detailing what is and isn’t included in each one:

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.
 

An interim service is the most basic level of maintenance, usually carried out every 6 months or 6,000 miles. It covers essential items such as oil and filter changes, tyre checks, and safety inspections.

A major service, in contrast, is the most detailed service available, checking a much wider range of components and replacing items like brake fluid and spark plugs.

Here is a comparison of the two service types, detailing what is and isn’t included in each one:

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.
 

Most cars need a major service every 24 months or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first. However, some manufacturers may recommend slightly different intervals, so always check your service handbook.

Even if you haven’t reached the mileage, it’s important to stick to time-based intervals to ensure fluids and components that degrade over time are replaced.

Yes, though what’s included differs from petrol and diesel cars. For hybrid vehicles, a major service will include checks on both the combustion engine and the electric motor, as well as battery health and high-voltage systems.

Yes, many drivers choose to combine their major service with the annual MOT test. This is convenient and may also save money compared to booking separately. This is something that will be coming soon to Blackcircles.

Alongside our Major Service offering, Blackcircles also provides a wide range of additional MOT and servicing packages, including:

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