Major car servicing at our Perivale workshop
Need a major car service in Greenford or Perivale? A major service is our most thorough service. It covers everything in a full service, and we also replace the wear items that are due, such as spark plugs, filters, coolant and brake fluid. We do the work at our workshop at Fleetway Business Park, Perivale UB6 7LD. Send your registration and mileage on WhatsApp to 07533 280206 and we’ll confirm what your car needs and book it in.
What is a major service?
A major service is the most thorough level of car servicing, typically recommended for higher-mileage vehicles or roughly every two years. It includes everything covered in a full service, plus the replacement of key wear items that a full service doesn’t usually cover, alongside a full vehicle health check to flag anything else that needs attention.
What’s included in a major service
- Everything in a full service — oil and filter change, fluid checks and top-ups, brake, suspension and steering checks
- Spark plug replacement — renewed where due, to support smooth running and efficiency
- Air and fuel filter replacement — changed where due as part of the wider service
- Coolant and brake fluid renewal — replaced rather than just checked, where due
- Drive belt and component inspection — checked for wear and replaced where necessary
- Full vehicle health check — a more thorough once-over than a full service, covering additional components
- Report on anything else — flagged to you, with a quote before any extra work is done
Exactly which wear items are due for replacement depends on your vehicle, its mileage and its service history — we’ll confirm the full major service checklist for your car after inspection. If you only need part of this work, we also offer a standalone oil change and coolant flush.
When you might need a major service
A major service is generally worth booking every two years or around every 24,000 miles, whichever comes first, or in line with your vehicle’s manufacturer schedule — though intervals vary between vehicles. It’s also worth considering if your car is higher-mileage, has never had a major service, or if a full service has flagged wear items that need replacing. If you’re not sure whether your car is due a full or major service, send us the mileage and service history on WhatsApp and we’ll advise.
Major service vs full service (and interim)
Interim, full and major services cover different amounts of ground — see our full range of car servicing options if you’re not sure where to start. An interim service is the lighter, more frequent check, typically carried out around every 6 months or 6,000 miles. A full service is more comprehensive and usually carried out annually. A major service goes further again, adding the replacement of key wear items and a full vehicle health check, and is typically recommended for higher-mileage vehicles or roughly every two years. If you’re not sure which level is right for your car, let us know your mileage and when it was last serviced and we’ll recommend the right option.
Major service and MOT in one trip
A major service often falls due around the same time as your MOT, so many drivers sort both in one go. We carry out the major service at our workshop and book your MOT at an authorised MOT test centre nearby, so you only need to drop the car off once. Doing the service first means worn parts such as filters, plugs and fluids are dealt with before the MOT. If the MOT does flag anything, we can carry out the MOT repairs here. You can also ask for a pre-MOT check, or read more on our MOT page.
How we carry out your major service
- Booking — message us on WhatsApp with your vehicle details and mileage, and we’ll arrange a time to bring it in.
- Check-in — we go through your mileage and service history and confirm which wear items are due on your car.
- Oil, fluid and filter service — engine oil, filters and key fluids changed or topped up as needed.
- Wear item replacement — spark plugs, filters and other due wear items replaced as part of the major service.
- Full vehicle health check — brakes, suspension, steering, battery, tyres and other components checked thoroughly.
- Feedback — we’ll talk you through anything else we find before carrying out any extra work.
- Handback — completed work carries our 6-month warranty.
What affects the cost of a major service
There’s no fixed major service cost, since it depends on your vehicle and which wear items need replacing. Cost depends on things like:
- Vehicle make, model and age
- Mileage and time since your last major service
- Which wear items, filters and fluids need replacing
- Any additional issues found during the service
Message us on WhatsApp with your vehicle details for a clear idea of cost before any work begins.
How long does a major service take?
A major service usually takes longer than a full service, since it includes replacing wear items alongside a full vehicle health check, though the exact time depends on your vehicle and what’s found during inspection. We’ll give you a clearer idea of timing when you book, and the team will keep you updated if anything additional needs attention.
Why choose MH Auto Repair Centre
We’re a family-run workshop in Perivale/Greenford, and our technicians bring around six years of relevant experience working on a wide range of vehicles. We use genuine parts where appropriate, completed work carries a 6-month warranty, and we also offer a free vehicle inspection if something else is worrying you. Ask the team whether a replacement vehicle is available while your car is with us.
Major car service near you in Greenford and West London
Looking for a major car service near you? Our workshop is at Unit 17, Fleetway Business Park, 14–16 Wadsworth Rd, Perivale, Greenford UB6 7LD, and we look after drivers across Greenford, Perivale, Northolt, Southall, Ealing and Hanwell. Message us on WhatsApp on 07533 280206 to check availability and book your car in.
FAQs
What is a major service?
A major service is the most thorough level of car servicing, including everything in a full service plus the replacement of key wear items and a full vehicle health check. It’s typically recommended for higher-mileage vehicles or roughly every two years.
What’s included in a major service checklist?
A major service checklist typically includes everything in a full service, plus spark plug and filter replacement, coolant and brake fluid renewal, drive belt and component checks, and a full vehicle health check. Exactly what’s carried out depends on your vehicle.
How often should I have a major service?
Most vehicles benefit from a major service around every two years or roughly every 24,000 miles, whichever comes first, or in line with the manufacturer’s recommended schedule. We can advise on the right interval for your vehicle.
What’s the difference between a full service and a major service?
A full service is a comprehensive annual check covering a wide range of components. A major service goes further again, adding the replacement of key wear items and a full vehicle health check, and is typically recommended for higher-mileage vehicles.
How long does a major service take?
A major service usually takes longer than a full service, since wear items are replaced alongside a full vehicle health check, but the exact time depends on your vehicle and what’s found during inspection. We’ll give you a clearer idea when you book.
How much does a major car service cost?
Cost depends on your vehicle and which wear items need replacing, so we don’t publish a fixed major service price. Message us on WhatsApp with your vehicle details and we’ll talk you through the likely cost before any work begins.
Can I get a major service and MOT at the same time?
Yes, we can arrange both together. We carry out the major service at our Perivale workshop and book your MOT at an authorised MOT test centre nearby. If the MOT flags anything, we can handle the MOT repairs here.
Where can I get a major car service near me in Greenford?
At our workshop at Unit 17, Fleetway Business Park, 14–16 Wadsworth Rd, Perivale, Greenford UB6 7LD. We mainly look after drivers within roughly 5–10 miles of Perivale. Send your registration and mileage on WhatsApp to 07533 280206 to book.
Book your major service
Message us on WhatsApp with your vehicle details, mileage and when it was last serviced, and we’ll help you book your major service at our Perivale/Greenford workshop. Prefer another way to reach us? Visit our contact page.
