Vehicle services are a series of maintenance checks carried out on your vehicle at set interval times or once the vehicle has travelled a marked distance, normally this is recommended at every 12 months or every 12,000 miles, whichever comes first.

We know that motorists are seeking a garage that they are able to trust, which do not carry out work that is not required along with providing them with high quality workmanship and at competitive prices – at Charminster Garage we are continuously striving to provide all of our customers with a professional, friendly and transparent service and are proud to be a nationally Approved Garage and AutoCare specialist, which always puts the customer and vehicle first

As an Approved Garage and AutoCare specialist, we are part of a highly recognised national network of garages, throughout the UK, which means we are a trusted local specialist which adhere to strict criteria of high standards of workmanship and our technicians only use OE parts when it comes to working on your car, allowing peace of mind to the consumer that all work has been carried to the highest of standards.

Our vehicle technicians are accredited within the vehicle motor industry and regularly attend training courses to ensure they master the latest vehicle technologies, meaning that whatever the make and model of your car we will know how to service it.

At Charminster Garage we carry out a 52 point inspection on all of our services, which includes :

  • Vehicle lighting check
  • Brake inspection and includes measurements on the Standard and Comprehensive services
  • Suspension and steering component checks
  • Engine auxiliary drive system check
  • Timing belt history
  • Tyre depths and condition report
  • Brake fluid moisture content test
  • Anti-freeze strength test
  • Screen wash topped up
  • Bonnet, door and boot hinges lubricated and a underside corrosion inspection
  • Plus much more

You can also be assured that Charminster Garage will always inform you if our technicians find anything wrong with your vehicle whether during a service or whilst any other works are being carried out and any additional works required to be carried out will only be undertaken upon your prior authorisation.

 

Vehicles Under Warranty and the Right2Choose

Right2Choose means that motorists have the ‘Right2Choose’ an independent qualified garage to get a car serviced or have an MOT and you are not obliged as a condition of the vehicle warranty to have the vehicle checked or serviced by a franchised dealer.

Having your vehicle serviced at Charminster Garage during your manufactures warranty period is perfectly acceptable under the European Block Exemption Rules and this will not affect your manufactures warranty.

Government legislation now means that no matter how new your vehicle is, you can have it serviced wherever you like and not invalidate your warranty, provided all parts fitted and fluids used are of the necessary standard.

When you book through Charminster Garage, you can be rest assured that your vehicle will be in safe hands; we will ensure that genuine manufacturer parts and lubricants are used in conjunction with the manufacturer’s service schedule and upon completion of the vehicle service you will be issued with proof of the maintenance carried out within the manufactures schedule, which is fully compliant, as follows :-

  • A completed service check list
  • The vehicles service book will be stamped and dated
  • Together with a detailed invoice documenting the service carried out and a list of the genuine parts used

Comprehensive Service – (approximately 2 hrs duration)

An in-depth 52 point inspection service which includes vehicle lighting check, full brake inspection and measurements, suspension and steering component checks, engine auxiliary drive system check, timing belt history, tyre depths and condition report, brake fluid moisture content test, anti-freeze strength test, screen wash topped up, bonnet, door and boot hinges lubricated and a underside corrosion inspection

 

Replaces :-

  • Oil Filter
  • Oil 5/30 Fully Synthetic or Low Ash
  • Air Filter
  • Fuel Filter – (only for non-lifetime filters; we can change lifetime filters upon request please call for a quote)
  • Spark Plugs – (only standard petrol cars; vehicles with uprated, performance or 6+ spark plugs are not included please enquire if required for a quote)

 

Standard Service – (approximately 1½ hrs duration)

The ideal service for vehicle owners which prefer to have a more in-depth service between comprehensive services.

Includes vehicle lighting check, full brake inspection and measurements, suspension and steering component checks, engine auxiliary drive system check, timing belt history, tyre depths and condition report, brake fluid moisture content test, anti-freeze strength test, screen wash topped up, bonnet, door and boot hinges lubricated and a underside corrosion inspection.

Replaces;

  • Oil Filter
  • Oil 5/30 Fully Synthetic or Low Ash

 

Basic Service – (approximately 1hr duration)

An interim visual inspection service which includes vehicle lighting check, visual brake inspection, suspension and steering component checks, engine auxiliary drive system check, timing belt history, tyre depths and condition report, brake fluid moisture content test, anti-freeze strength test, screen wash topped up, bonnet, door and boot hinges lubricated and a underside corrosion inspection.

Replaces;

  • Oil Filter
  • Oil 5/30 Fully Synthetic or Low Ash