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Car Service Okehampton

Welcome to our Okehampton Car Service centre located on 46 North Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1BQ.

When you’re regularly covering longer distances, vehicle reliability becomes even more important. Small issues that might go unnoticed on short journeys can become far more apparent over time.

At Elite Garages Okehampton, servicing is focused on keeping your vehicle dependable across longer drives, helping ensure everything continues to perform as it should.

Why Regular Servicing Matters More Over Distance

The more you drive, the more strain is placed on key components. Even gradual wear can begin to affect performance, efficiency and comfort over time.

Servicing helps manage this by:

  • maintaining consistent engine performance
  • supporting fuel efficiency
  • reducing long-term wear
  • identifying developing issues early

This becomes especially important when your vehicle is used regularly for longer journeys.

Servicing All Vehicle Types in Okehampton

No two vehicles are used in exactly the same way, which is why servicing needs to be flexible. Whether your car is used for short local trips or longer journeys, regular maintenance helps keep everything running as it should.

At Elite Garages Okehampton, we work across a wide range of makes and models, including petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric vehicles, ensuring each service is carried out to suit the vehicle and how it’s driven.

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 how your vehicle is used. For many drivers, mileage and journey type play a big role. If you’re unsure, your vehicle handbook will provide the most accurate guidance.

As a general guide:

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

Why Small Issues Become Big Problems on Longer Drives

On shorter journeys, small issues can go unnoticed. Over longer distances, however, these problems tend to become more obvious, and sometimes more serious.

Things like worn oil, ageing filters or minor inefficiencies can lead to:

  • reduced fuel economy over time
  • increased engine wear
  • added strain on cooling and mechanical systems
  • reduced overall reliability

Servicing helps prevent these gradual issues from building into larger problems.

Service Options Available in Okehampton

Not every vehicle needs the same level of attention at the same time. Factors like mileage, age and how the car is used all influence what type of service is most appropriate.

To cover these needs, Elite Garages Okehampton offers a range of servicing options:

  • Bronze Service (Interim) – A lighter check, ideal between annual services
  • Silver Service (Full Service) – A more comprehensive annual service
  • Gold Service (Major Service) – A detailed service covering additional components based on mileage

If you have a specific concern, individual checks can also be carried out alongside your service.

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 Okehampton 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 Okehampton where you can spend some time.