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Car Service Launceston

Welcome to our Launceston Car Service centre located on Pennygillam Ind. Est, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7ED.

Keeping your vehicle properly maintained isn’t just about routine checks — it’s about ensuring everything continues to work together as it should. Over time, even small changes in performance or efficiency can point to developing wear.

At Elite Garages Launceston, servicing is designed to keep your vehicle running reliably while identifying potential issues early, before they become more costly to fix.

What a Car Service Helps Maintain

Servicing plays an important role in keeping key systems operating efficiently. Rather than waiting for faults to appear, regular checks help maintain overall performance and reliability.

A well-maintained vehicle benefits from:

  • smoother engine performance
  • improved fuel efficiency
  • reduced wear on components
  • lower risk of unexpected issues

Preventative servicing helps keep everything working as intended.

What’s Included in a Vehicle Service?

The exact work carried out during a service depends on the vehicle and its condition. However, most services focus on maintaining essential components and identifying early signs of wear.

Typical checks and maintenance may include:

  • engine oil and filter replacement
  • air and cabin filter checks or replacement
  • fluid level inspections and top-ups
  • spark plug replacement where required
  • inspection of brakes, tyres and suspension
  • checks for leaks, wear and general condition

Car Servicing in Launceston for All Makes and Models

Regular servicing helps keep your vehicle running smoothly while identifying early signs of wear before they develop into more costly issues.

Keeping the engine and key components well maintained supports performance, improves efficiency and helps ensure systems such as brakes, suspension and steering continue to operate safely.

At Elite Garages Launceston, we service a wide range of vehicles from all major manufacturers, including petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric models.

Audi Jaguar Mazda
Mercedes Jeep Mitsubishi
Bentley Honda Mini
BMW Kia Nissan
Citroen Land Rover Peugeot
Ford Lexus Renault
Fiat Skoda Volvo
Seat Toyota Volkwagen
Suzuki Vauxhall

How Often Should You Service Your Car?

Service intervals vary depending on the vehicle and how it’s used. Some vehicles follow fixed schedules, while others rely on onboard systems to monitor usage.

In general, servicing is recommended:

  • every 12 months or 12,000 miles
  • more frequently for high-mileage vehicles
  • based on dashboard alerts in newer cars

If you’re unsure, your vehicle handbook is always a good place to start.

Car Service Options At Elite Garages Launceston

Different vehicles require different levels of servicing depending on their age, mileage and usage. To reflect this, a range of service options is available to help keep your vehicle properly maintained throughout the year.

  • Bronze Service (Interim) – Suitable for vehicles that benefit from an additional check between annual services
  • Silver Service (Full Service) – A more comprehensive service typically carried out once a year
  • Gold Service (Major Service) – A detailed service covering additional components based on mileage and manufacturer recommendations

If you have a specific concern, individual component checks, such as brakes or cambelts, can also be carried out as needed.

DESCRIPTION Bronze – Lubricant service + health check Silver – 12,000 miles / 12 months Gold – 24,000 miles / 24 months
LIGHTS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1:  Check operation of exterior lights ✔ ✔ ✔
2:  Check headlight alignment ✔
3:  Check rear reflectors ✔ ✔
4:  Check operation of instrument warning lamps ✔ ✔ ✔
5:  Check illumination of dash and heater control lamps ✔ ✔
6:  Check battery condition and connections ✔ ✔ ✔
7:  Check horn ✔ ✔ ✔
INTERNAL / VISION
8:  Test / advise alternator output and security ✔
9:  Check door / bonnet lock operation and lubricate locks, hinges and catches ✔ ✔
10:  Check windscreen wiper and washer condition and operation ✔ ✔ ✔
11:  Top up windscreen washer reservoir with additive if required ✔ ✔ ✔
12:  Check / advise pollen filter condition, replace if necessary* ✔ ✔
13:  Check air conditioning system / temperature if applicable ✔ ✔
ENGINE
14:  Drain engine oil and refill* ✔ ✔ ✔
15:  Replace oil filter ✔ ✔ ✔
16:  Replace air filter ✔ ✔
17:  Replace fuel filter (if fitted and external from fuel tank) ✔
18:  Check / advise general oil leaks ✔ ✔ ✔
19:  Check / advise coolant level and antifreeze strength ✔ ✔ ✔
20:  Top up antifreeze if required ✔ ✔
21:  Check coolant hoses for leaks and condition, incl. header tank ✔ ✔ ✔
22:  Check condition and tension of auxiliary drive belts (excl. timing belt) ✔ ✔
23:  Spark plugs changed according to mileage* ✔
24:  Check / clean HT leads and components (if fitted) ✔ ✔
25:  Visual check of fuel system (incl. tank and cap) ✔ ✔
26:  Check timing belt replacement interval & report if due according to mileage / age ✔ ✔ ✔
BRAKES
27: Check brake servo operation ✔ ✔ ✔
28: Check / advise brake fluid level and boiling point ✔ ✔ ✔
29: Top up brake fluid if required ✔ ✔ ✔
30: Visual check of brake pads for wear or damage ✔ ✔ ✔
31: Visual check of brake calipers for leaks and security ✔ ✔ ✔
32: Visual check of brake discs, shoes and cylinders for wear or damage ✔ ✔ ✔
33: Visual check of brake pipes and hoses ✔ ✔ ✔
34: Check operation of handbrake ✔ ✔ ✔
35: Check security of handbrake linkages and travel and adjust if required ✔ ✔
STEERING / SUSPENSION
36: Check condition of road springs ✔ ✔ ✔
37:  Check power steering fluid reservoir ✔ ✔ ✔
38:  Check steering / suspension components for wear and corrosion ✔ ✔ ✔
39:  Check steering rack gaiters condition ✔ ✔
40:  Check shock absorber condition and mounting, report any leaks ✔ ✔
41:  Check wheel bearings for excessive play or noise ✔ ✔
DRIVE SYSTEM
42:  Check drive shaft gaiters for security and report any leaks ✔ ✔
43:  Check gear box fluid level manual / automatic differential (if applicable) ✔ ✔
44:  Check / adjust clutch operation ✔ ✔ ✔
45:  Check for transmission oil leaks ✔ ✔ ✔
46:  Check condition of clutch cable (where visible) ✔ ✔ ✔
47: Full car fault code read ✔
EXHAUST
48: Check / advise condition of exhaust and mountings ✔ ✔ ✔
49: Check / report on additive levels for Diesel vehicles (where applicable) ✔ ✔
TYRES / WHEELS
50: Check tyre condition and tread depth (incl. spare) ✔ ✔ ✔
51: Check / adjust tyre pressures (incl. spare) ✔ ✔ ✔
52: Remove all road wheels and check flanges and mountings ✔
53: Check wheel nut torque to manufacturer’s specification ✔ ✔ ✔
54: Expiry date for the puncture repair cannister (where applicable) ✔ ✔ ✔
FINAL RE-SET / SERVICE BOOK
55: Carry out engine management system scan ✔ ✔
56: Reset vehicle service light where applicable ✔ ✔ ✔
57: Reset Oil quality counter (Diesel vehicles) ✔ ✔ ✔
58: Stamp service book ✔ ✔ ✔

* Additional charges will apply should the vehicle require a pollen filter, special or synthetic oils, platinum or multi-electrode spark plugs.

*Note – Additional service operations may be required for your vehicle make/model and will be an added charge
*Note – Stamp service book as per Elite Service Manual
*Note – WHAT IS A CAMBELT AND WHY DOES IT NEED REPLACING?

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