We offer a choice of auto servicing options, all of which can be tailored to suit your make and model of vehicle and personal requirements. All parts supplied and fitted by us come with a 12,000 mile / 12 months warranty.
SLP Autos is an approved Bosch Service Centre with qualified auto technicians using the latest Bosch diagnostic equipment to inspect and service your vehicle. As part of our range of garage services we offer a choice of vehicle servicing options to choose from depending on the make and model, age and mileage of your vehicle and the interval between the last service.
If you require servicing or repair of a specific part of your vehicle, please visit the Repairs page for more information.
How much is a Car Service?
The type of service your vehicle requires is usually determined by the age, mileage and the interval between the last service. In the first instance our team will be able to provide a quote based on our Autodata system which provides the manufacturers recommendations as to the level of service your car requires considering the age and mileage. It also provides a guide to the standard labour required to complete the recommended service. We can then provide a quote combining the labour with the cost of any replacement items such as air filters, spark plugs or an oil change to give you a quote.
Do I need to use a main dealer?
You do not have to go to a main dealer to have your car serviced – the choice is yours. In most cases our clients find they save a significant amount of money on parts and labour in comparison to main dealership prices. We like to believe our auto technicians provide the same standard of workmanship – just without the premium prices you will pay at a main dealership.
Arranging Your Car Service
We prefer customers to book the service on their vehicle in advance as this enables us to ensure we have an auto technician available and the any replacement parts that are required. We will also be able to give you an estimate of how long it will take to complete the service so you can make any necessary arrangements.
In order to make a booking it would help us if you can provide the following information:
- Vehicle Registration, Make and Model
- Mileage
- The date and type of the last service
Please contact our Customer Service team for a quotation, or to make arrangements for your vehicle:
01245 464 869
Email: service@slpautos.co.uk
or click here to Request a Booking
Car Servicing Options:
Health Check
- Interior: horn, seat belts, levers, switches, wipers, washers, instruments, lights
- Under the bonnet: Battery, fluids, coolant, oil, fan belt, camshaft, air conditioning
- Tyre check
- Under Vehicle: Pads/discs, hoses, steering/suspension, drive shafts, front pipe, silencers and body condition.
Interim Service
- Check and replacement of oil and pollen filters.
- Check and top up fluid levels: Washers, brake fluid, power steering fluid, oil, anti-freeze and engine coolant
- Lights check
- Tyre check
- Battery check
Full Service
- Check and replacement of filters – air, oil, fuel and pollen.
- Check and top up fluid levels: Washers, brake fluid, power steering fluid, oil, anti-freeze and engine coolant
- Lights check
- Tyre check
- Battery check
- Brakes – cleaned and adjusted
- Spark Plugs –checked and replaced
It is important to note that as part of servicing your vehicle our experienced auto technicians will of cause perform checks on your vehicle. If they identify any problems needing attention that require additional parts or labour we will then advise you and seek your approval before starting any additional work.
Warning & Service Lights
If there is a ‘Service’ or warning light illuminated on your vehicles dashboard the first thing to do is to check what it means. This can usually be found in the vehicle’s handbook, but otherwise you would be best advised to speak to a qualified expert, such as ourselves. Please do not ignore warning lights, they are designed to ensure your safety and protect your vehicle from being damaged.
At SLP Autos our experienced auto technicians are able to identify faults and where necessary use our Bosch Diagnostics equipment to access the ECU (Engine Control Unit) and find out what the cause is, complete the repair or service required and remove the warning light.
Why is a regular car service important?
It is always important to have your vehicle serviced regularly and to maintain the Service Record. This serves to help keep it in good working order, minimise the chances of a breakdown and most importantly; to help keep it safe for yourself, your passengers and other road users. Your car’s Service Record enables you to keep track of the service history – detailing dates when services were completed and the parts replaced.
Air Conditioning Servicing
Many cars these days are fitted with an air-con system as standard. Typically air conditioning systems will leak around 10% each year, which means that they will not perform as effectively in providing cool air for the summer or warm dry air for the winter. To keep your air condition system in performing efficiently and in good working order manufacturers recommend that an air-con system is recharged with gas and lubricant every 2 years. An un-serviced air-con system will put more strain on the engine and can drastically affect your fuel efficiency.
At SLP Autos we offer a complete air conditioning recharge service with fully trained technicians. If you need an air-con service we ask that customers kindly book an appointment for their vehicle in advance, as the process usually takes around an hour to complete.