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Car Service Exeter

Welcome to our Exeter Car Service centre located on 276-280 Pinhoe Road, Polsloe, Bridge, Exeter, EX4 7JQ.

Routine servicing is one of the most effective ways to maintain your vehicle’s reliability, improve fuel efficiency and keep your car operating safely throughout the year. At our Exeter garage, trained technicians carry out servicing according to manufacturer specifications, using original matching-quality parts while offering excellent value compared with many main dealerships.

Many motorists choose to book their car service in Exeter at the same time as their MOT, helping ensure their vehicle is fully prepared for the year ahead.

Professional Car Servicing Exeter Drivers Can Trust

Elite Garages is a family-run automotive business with more than 60 years of experience. Across our network of branches we continue to invest in technician training, modern workshop equipment and customer care, helping ensure drivers receive dependable and honest service.

Our Exeter branch continues that tradition by offering:

  • servicing completed to manufacturer standards
  • transparent and competitive pricing
  • original matching-quality replacement parts
  • knowledgeable, approachable technicians
  • servicing options tailored to your vehicle

Provided servicing follows the manufacturer schedule, your vehicle warranty remains protected, which our technicians always take into account.

Car Servicing in Exeter for All Makes and Models

Routine vehicle servicing keeps your car running efficiently while helping identify developing problems before they lead to expensive repairs.

A properly maintained engine performs better, lasts longer and ensures critical systems such as brakes, suspension and steering components remain safe and reliable.

At Elite Garages Exeter, we service vehicles from all major manufacturers, including petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric vehicles.

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 Book a Car Service?

Service intervals vary depending on the vehicle manufacturer and how the car is used. Most vehicles follow one of two service schedules.

Fixed Schedule Servicing:
Many vehicles require servicing after a specific time or mileage interval, typically every 12 months or around 12,000 miles. This type of schedule is common for drivers covering moderate annual mileage or mainly shorter journeys.

Variable or Long-Life Servicing:
Some modern vehicles monitor engine conditions electronically and notify the driver when servicing is required. These systems may allow longer intervals between services.

Your vehicle handbook will confirm which servicing schedule applies. If you’re unsure, our Exeter technicians will be happy to advise.

What’s included in a vehicle service at Elite Garages Exeter?

The work included in a vehicle service depends on the manufacturer’s requirements, the vehicle’s mileage and its age.
However, a typical car service may include:

  • engine oil and oil filter replacement
  • spark plug replacement where required
  • cabin and air filter checks or replacement
  • inspection of brake fluid, coolant and other fluids
  • checks for leaks, wear and safety-related issues
  • inspection of tyres, braking systems and suspension components

If our technicians discover anything that requires attention, we will always contact you first. No additional work is ever carried out without your approval, and replaced parts can be retained for inspection if requested.

Car Service Packages Available in Exeter

Elite Garages offers several service levels designed to suit different vehicle types, ages and mileage requirements.

  • Bronze Service (Interim) – Ideal for vehicles that require an additional inspection between full annual services.
  • Silver Service (Full Service) – A comprehensive service recommended annually for most vehicles.
  • Gold Service (Major Service) – A detailed service covering additional maintenance items based on mileage and manufacturer recommendations.

If you require a specific component check such as brake inspection, please see our Brake Service page.

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?

Things to Do in Exeter While Waiting for Your Car Service

If you prefer to leave your car with us while servicing is carried out, there are several places around Exeter where you can spend some time.