Take a look below for more details on what’s included in each of our car care services.
*Certain vehicles use specialist oils, if the manufacturer advises your car needs a premium oil we will advise before commencing any work if any additional costs are involved
**In rare cases certain car makes carry premium priced fuel filters. If this is applicable to your vehicle then we will always advise before commencing the work if there would be an additional cost for your vehicle
***Applies to standard spark plugs. If your vehicle carries long life spark plugs or similar we will advise if there are any additional costs before commencing any work
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Renew engine oil* |
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Replace oil filter
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Run engine and check for leaks |
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Refit sump plug and replace washer if required |
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Check vehicle lights |
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Check vehicle registration plate condition
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Fuel cap condition |
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Horn Operation |
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Dashboard Warning Lights |
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Seat belts Front & rear (inc. lap belt) |
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Windscreen wiper blades checked |
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Washer Jets |
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Shock Absorbers |
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Tyre wear/condition |
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Lubricate door hinges |
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Renew air filter |
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Replace pollen filter
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Check brake fluid levels |
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Top-up washer fluid |
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Check and top-up power steering resevoir |
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Seat belts Front & rear (inc. lap belt) |
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Check cooling fan operation |
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Check coolant level and concentration % |
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Top up coolant |
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Visual check of hoses and pipes |
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Battery check |
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Replace external fuel filter, diesel only** |
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Visual inspection of drive belts |
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Check timing/cam belt (Interval check only) |
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Replace spark plugs*** (Petrol Vehicles only) |
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Lubricate bonnet latch and hinges |
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Check wheel bearings |
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Check steering components
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Visual brake inspection |
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Remove wheels and inspect brake drums and shoes**** |
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Remove wheels and inspect brake pads and discs**** |
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Check brake system hydraulics |
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Check coolant level and concentration % |
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Check brake servo |
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Check handbrake operation |
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Inspect exhaust system |
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Tyre pressures checked and adjusted |
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Check propshaft/drive shaft, joints and gaiters |
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Check suspension springs |
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Check shock absorbers |
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Check gearbox operation |
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Engine noises
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Clutch |
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Exhausts operation |
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Steering |
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Recheck engine oil levels |
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Recheck engine oil levels |
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Check/adjust wheel nut torque
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Service book stamped |
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We are committed to offering our customers the most competitive prices on tyres and more. Contact us today to get the best prices for your car needs!
47 Manor Road, TN34 3LL Hastings, East Sussex, United Kingdom
You can reach our customer care team 5 days a week, Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Please be aware that promotional offers, including discounts or special deals on MOT services, cannot be combined with any other ongoing promotions or discounts unless explicitly stated.
All tyre discounts exclude additional charges for fitting, balancing, valves, and disposal. Our premium tyre range includes trusted brands such as Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear, Hankook, Michelin, Pirelli, and Yokohama.
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