Car Service in Birmingham
Autos Craft LTD carries out car servicing in Birmingham from our workshop on Cherrywood Road, working to the manufacturer's recommended schedule for your make and model. Whether your car is due an interim service, a full service or a major service, we check what is actually due and only recommend work your car needs.
Every service starts with your service book and service history, not a fixed checklist applied to every car. We work through the items your car is due, from engine oil and filters to the braking system, steering and suspension, fluids and lights, and we update your service record when we are done. Call 07961 404768 or message us on WhatsApp at any hour.
Interim, full and major services
An interim service typically includes the essentials: engine oil, oil filter and a general safety check across the main systems. It suits a car between bigger services or one covering high mileage. A full service goes further, working through the braking system, steering and suspension, fluids, lights and wipers in more depth.
A major service is the most thorough of the three, covering everything in a full service plus the items your manufacturer's schedule lists for that stage, such as fuel or air filters. Which level your car needs depends on its age, mileage and what your service history shows was done last time.
What shapes the service your car gets
No two services are identical. A newer car with a full service history may only need the interim items, while an older car that has missed a service may need several systems looked at. How you drive matters too: short trips and stop-start traffic age oil and wear parts faster than steady longer journeys.
We always check your service book first and talk through what your car is due before starting. That way the service matches the manufacturer's schedule for your make and model rather than a one-size-fits-all list.
What we check beyond oil and filters
Each service includes a safety check that reaches beyond the oil and filters, because wear hides in several systems at once. We look over the following and tell you what we find before anything extra is agreed.
- Braking system: brake pads, brake discs, calipers and brake fluid level and condition
- Steering and suspension: shock absorbers, bushes, joints and steering feel
- Tyres: tread depth, pressures, valves and sidewall condition
- Lights, wipers and fluid levels across the car
Booking your car service
Tell us the make, model and registration, the last service date or mileage from your service book, and anything you have noticed, such as a noise or a warning light. With those details we can advise which service your car is due and plan the work around it.
We are open 24 hours, so you can call 07961 404768 or send a WhatsApp message at any time. Bring your service book if you have one, and we will keep the record up to date.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between an interim, full and major service?
An interim service typically includes the essentials: engine oil, oil filter and a general safety check. A full service goes further into the braking system, steering and suspension, fluids, lights and wipers. A major service is the most thorough, covering everything in a full service plus items the manufacturer's schedule lists for that stage.
How do I know which car service my car needs?
Your service book shows what the manufacturer recommends for your make, model and mileage, and your service history shows what was done last time. An interim service suits a car between bigger services, while a full or major service suits one needing a deeper check. Tell us the make, model and last service date and we will advise.
What happens during a car service?
We start by checking your service book and history, then inspect the car on the ramp and work through the service items your car is due, such as oil, filters, brakes, steering and suspension, fluids, lights and wipers. We note anything that needs attention, update your service record, and test the car before handing it back.
How often should my car be serviced?
Follow the manufacturer's schedule for your make and model, which your service book sets out. Cars used for short trips, stop-start traffic or high mileage may need attention between scheduled services, as oil degrades and parts wear faster. If you cannot remember your last service, give us the registration and we will advise what your car is likely due.
Does a service include the brakes and tyres?
Brake pads, discs and calipers are checked on every service, and tyre tread, pressure and sidewalls are inspected as part of the general safety check. If pads are worn thin, discs are scored, brake fluid is due a change, or tyres are near the legal minimum tread, we tell you before starting any extra work.
What affects the cost of a car service?
Cost depends on the service type, interim, full or major, and on what your car needs: its make and model, the oil and filters it takes, and the condition of items like brakes, tyres and suspension. A car with a clean bill of health costs less than one needing several replacements, which is why we inspect and explain before quoting.