Car Servicing
Regular servicing keeps your car running smoothly and maintains its value. We offer fixed-price service packages with free collection and return.
Starting price • No hidden costs
Quote provided before any work begins
Service Features
Everything included in this service
Basic Service from £99 - perfect for newer cars and includes oil, filter, and essential checks
Full Service from £149 - comprehensive service covering all major systems and components
Major Service from £195 - includes spark plugs, air filter, cabin filter, and all full service items
Free collection and return from your home or workplace - we handle the logistics
Digital service record provided - maintains your vehicle history and helps with resale value
All fluids topped up including oil, coolant, brake fluid, power steering, and screenwash
Manufacturer service schedule followed - we service to your car's specific requirements
Quality branded oils used - Castrol, Mobil, or equivalent meeting your engine specifications
Comprehensive safety inspection - we check brakes, tyres, lights, and critical components
Service reminder notification - we'll contact you when your next service is due
Transparent fixed pricing - no hidden costs, you know exactly what you're paying
Same-day service available for most vehicles - book in the morning, collect in the afternoon
What's Included
Everything you need for complete peace of mind
- Engine oil and filter change using quality branded oil to manufacturer specifications
- Comprehensive brake inspection including pads, discs, fluid, and hoses
- Tyre check and pressure adjustment to recommended PSI for optimal fuel economy
- Full lights check including headlights, indicators, brake lights, and number plate lights
- Wiper blade inspection and screenwash top-up for clear visibility
- Fluid level checks and top-ups - coolant, brake fluid, power steering, and washer fluid
- Battery health check and charging system test to prevent unexpected breakdowns
- Comprehensive vehicle health report with photos of any advisory items found
- Service stamp in your book or digital service record for warranty compliance
Straight answers before you book
What you can actually expect from us — no jargon, no surprises.
When you call
- Elliot or Keith answers — never a call centre.
- Response typically within the hour across the Black Country.
- No call-out fee, and a clear quote before any work starts.
- Often same-day for urgent jobs.
Transparent pricing
Basic service from £99, Full from £149. Fixed prices include collection and return — what we quote is what you pay.
Every job is covered by our 12-month guarantee, and we’re fully insured with £5M public liability.
This service is for you if…
- You want to keep your car reliable and protect its resale value
- You’d rather we collect and return it than lose a day
- You want fixed, honest pricing with no upsell
When we’re not the right call…
- Your car needs warranty work that must be done by a franchised dealer — though servicing with us to schedule keeps your warranty valid
- You need a service with no notice — we’ll always try, but can’t always promise same-day
We’ll always tell you honestly if another specialist is a better fit.
What we’ve sorted recently
Head gasket rebuild — VW Up!
This VW Up! came in after a water pump belt let go, and the overheating that followed had blown the head gasket. We pulled the cylinder head, skimmed it flat and fitted a fresh gasket. With the engine stripped that far down it made sense to do it properly, so it had a full major service plus a new timing belt and water pump assembly while we were in there. That resets the clock on the whole job and means the owner isn't back in six months for the next thing. Running sweet again and back on the road.
Crank pulley replacement — Porsche Panamera 3.0 V6
On the ramp recently: a Porsche Panamera 3.0 V6 that had come in with a failing crank pulley. It's an easy part to overlook, but it keeps the engine balanced and drives the whole auxiliary belt system, so as it wears you get vibration and the risk of the belt letting go. We stripped back the front of the engine to get to it, fitted a fresh pulley and set the belt system back up properly before checking it ran clean. Whether it's a daily runabout or a high-performance saloon like this, the job got done to the same standard. Back on the road and running sweet.
Why DIY isn't always the answer — Peugeot 1.6 HDI
This Peugeot 1.6 HDI came in losing fuel fast — the result of a botched spill rail repair. Someone had cobbled it together with mismatched parts and hose clamps, which is the last thing you want on a diesel fuel system. We took the franken-rail off and fitted the correct OE-spec part in its place, then checked it through for leaks. No more fuel loss, no more smell, and a lot more peace of mind for the customer. Some jobs are worth handing to someone with the right parts and the right kit.
What a first-time customer told us after their service
Most people find their mechanic by luck and hope for the best — this customer said as much, having found us “randomly” when booking a service. Their review afterwards is the standard we hold every service to: “They were honest, professional, and straightforward throughout the whole process. They explained everything clearly, didn’t try to upsell unnecessary work, and the pricing was fair. The service was completed on time, and my car felt great afterwards… It’s refreshing to come across a mechanic that feels trustworthy and genuinely cares about doing a good job.” That’s the whole pitch, in someone else’s words.
Common Questions
How much does a car service cost?
A Basic service is £99, a Full service is £149, and a Major service is from £195 including spark plugs and additional filters. Prices are fixed — what we quote is what you pay.
What's the difference between a Basic and a Full service?
The Basic covers the essentials: oil and filter change, fluid top-ups and a safety check — right for newer or low-mileage cars between bigger services. The Full adds a comprehensive inspection of brakes, suspension, steering and all major systems, with a written health report.
Will servicing with you keep my manufacturer warranty valid?
Yes. We service to the manufacturer schedule using quality parts and oils that meet your engine specification, and you get a stamped or digital service record — that is what warranty compliance requires, not a franchised dealer visit.
Do I need to bring the car to you?
No — we service at your home or workplace where practical, and offer free collection and return when the job suits the workshop better. Either way you do not lose a day waiting around.
How do I know what you actually did?
You get a plain-English breakdown of the work, a digital service record, and photos of anything advisory we spotted. If something needs keeping an eye on, we tell you straight — and if it does not need doing, we say that too.
Car servicing across the Black Country
We come to you. Choose your area for local response times and reviews:
Driving a Vauxhall or Opel?
Keith spent 40+ years as a Vauxhall main-dealer technician, so we know these cars inside out - from service schedules to the faults they're prone to.
See our Vauxhall & Opel specialist service →Who'll do the work
Every job is carried out by Elliot or Keith - the mechanic who answers the phone is the one who works on your car. No call centres, no subcontractors.
Elliot Wheeler
Lead Mechanic & Founder
Founder of Your Local Mechanic. City & Guilds Level 3 qualified with 15+ years experience, specialising in modern diagnostics and hybrid vehicles across the Black Country.
Keith Wheeler
Senior Mechanic & MOT Assessor
Senior mechanic at Your Local Mechanic with 40+ years Vauxhall main dealer experience and a fully qualified MOT assessor, known for honest, careful work across the Black Country.
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