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2026 UK Major Service Costs

Data taken from bookings made at live garages on BookMyGarage.com in the last 12 months. Last updated 25th September 2026

A major service is the most expensive car service because it involves more parts and more labour.

What you’ll pay depends mostly on your engine (bigger engines take more oil, and some need specialist grades), where you live and the type of garage you choose.

When you compare through us, every garage prices against the same industry-standard service schedule to allow for effortless, like-for-like comparison.

What is a Major Service?

A major service is the most thorough service you can book for your car. It includes everything in a full service plus extra checks and replacements for parts that wear out slower, such as the fuel filter, clutch operation and air conditioning system.

Many drivers alternate between a full service one year and a major service the next. That rhythm means the parts checked every year never go unnoticed, and the slower-wearing parts get proper attention before they start costing you fuel or performance or cause an MOT failure.

How Long Does a Major Service Take?

Most major services take three to four hours, and many garages will ask you to leave the car with them for the day.

If you need added flexibility during your appointment, you can add vehicle collection and delivery or book a mobile car service to have the work completed on your driveway or at your place of work.

What’s Included in a Major Service?

A major service includes the same checks as a full service, including an engine oil and filter change, an air filter change, fluid top-ups and a detailed inspection of your brakes, tyres, steering, suspension, exhaust, lights and bodywork.

What Does a Major Service Include That a Full Service Doesn’t?

On top of everything in a full service, our major service checklist also includes:

• Fuel filter replacement depending on age and mileage (extra cost)

• Door, bonnet and lock operation checked

• Air conditioning system checked

• Spark plugs replaced depending on age and mileage (extra cost)

• Clutch operation checked

• Electrical coolant fan checked (if applicable)

Some items, such as brake fluid replacement, are checked and advised on rather than replaced as standard, and your garage will always ask for approval before carrying out any extra work.

How Often Do You Need a Major Service?

We recommend a major service every 24 months or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first.

As some manufacturers set different intervals for specific parts, it’s worth checking your vehicle handbook for information tailored to your car.

Major vs Full vs Interim Service

Average prices from bookings on BookMyGarage.com in the 12 months to 25th September, for representative purposes only.

Services booked through BookMyGarage follow industry-standard schedules, so they aren’t suitable if you need to protect a manufacturer warranty. See the FAQs below for more.

If your car had a major service last year, a full service is likely all it needs this time.

High-mileage drivers who want a check-up between annual services can book an interim service halfway through the year to keep on top of any accelerated wear and tear.

Is a Major Service Worth It?

A major service is where the slower-wearing parts get looked at properly, so skipping it tends to mean you only notice those parts declining once they start causing problems.

It also completes the stamps in your service history, which buyers look for when you come to sell. If you’ve lost track of past services, it’s often possible to recover a lost service history before you book.

Why Book with BookMyGarage?

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• No Upfront Payment. We won’t ask for any payment details when you book. Pay the garage directly once the work’s complete.*

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• Support Local Garages. We connect drivers with quality local businesses that keep communities moving.

• Like-for-Like Pricing. Every service priced against industry-standard checklists.

*Some mobile technicians (that come out to you) may require an upfront payment or commitment, please check this with them first.

These are just some of the reasons to choose BookMyGarage — enter your reg and postcode to compare major service prices near you now.

If your MOT is due around the same time, you can book your MOT and service together and sort both in one visit.