Car Servicing and Van Servicing in Daventry
Fixed Price Vehicle Servicing - SDS Gives You Peace of Mind
Why should you get your car or van serviced? It is like house insurance - you don't always need it, but it is good to have that peace of mind. A well-maintained vehicle would not normally need to visit a garage between service intervals.
Servicing your car or van regularly will save you money, time and hassle.
It will also help maintain the vehicle value when the time comes to sell it.
Modern vehicle are complex and potentially very expensive to repair. At SDS, we dont try to offer the cheapest service. We only use dealer or original equipment parts including oils for all of our servicing which means we are confident of the quality of our workmanship. It also ensures your vehicle is less likely to require costly repairs due to the fitment of cheap and low quality parts as fitted by some garages.
Our fixed-price full service is extensive and includes an oil and filter change, stripping and cleaning of the brakes, replacement of all the filters (including air, fuel and cabin/pollen filters) and
all the other maintenance tasks originally specified by
the vehicle manufacturer.
Our experienced mechanics and technicians will
thoroughly check the vehicle and report back if they spot anything else that you need to consider.
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SERVICING PRICES.
Car Servicing Price for Small Cars e.g Ford Fiesta, Vauxhall Corsa, Peugeot 207 etc |
From £225 exc. VAT |
£270 inc. VAT |
Car Servicing Price for Larger Sized Cars e.g. Ford Mondeo, Ford Focus, Vauxhall Signum etc |
From £260 exc. VAT |
£312 inc.VAT |
Car Servicing Price for 4x4s e.g. most Land Rovers, Toyotas Mitsubishi etc |
From £300 exc. VAT |
£360 inc. VAT |
Van Service Price e.g. Ford Transit, Renault Traffic, VW Transporter |
From £280 exc. VAT |
£336 inc. VAT |
Oil Service (from) |
From £75 exc.VAT |
£90 inc. VAT |
We also service classic and custom vehicles-please contact us for further information.
(Sorry, it is a LONG list but we don't skimp at SDS!)
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OIL SERVICE e.g. 6,000 miles OR 6 months |
FULL SERVICE e.g. 12,000 miles OR 12 months |
ENGINE |
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Visual under-bonnet inspection and levels check |
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Drain engine oil and refill. We use manufacturers original specification oil or high quality equivalent. |
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Replace oil filter. |
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Check for excessive oil leaks. |
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Check condition and security of undertray. |
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Replace spark plugs for petrol engines only. An additional charge may apply for platinum or long life plugs. |
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Check for timing belt (cambelt) replacement interval and report if replacement due according to mileage or age. |
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Check radiator condition. |
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Check coolant cap seals. |
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Check coolant hoses for leaks and condition and security. |
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Check electric cooling fan for operation where applicable. |
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Check condition and tension of fan or alternator belt. Adjust or report on condition. |
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Check condition and adjust auxiliary drive belts if required (excluding cambelt). |
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Replace air filter. |
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Check and record antifreeze strength and minimum temperature and top up coolant as required. |
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Check cooling system and replace coolant to correct specification if necessary |
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FUEL |
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Check fuel cap seal condition. |
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Check visual condition of fuel lines. |
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Replace fuel filter (if fitted and external from fuel tank). |
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DRIVE SYSTEM |
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Check for correct clutch operation. |
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Check for correct gearbox operation. |
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Check and top up clutch fluid where applicable. |
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Check drive shaft gaitors for security and report leaks. |
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Grease prop/shaft if applicable. |
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Check and top up axle and/or transaxle oil if applicable. |
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Top up gearbox fluid where applicable and not sealed. |
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ELECTRICAL |
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Check operation of exterior lights. |
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Check horn. |
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Check diesel heater plug indicator operation where fitted. |
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Check battery security and lubricate terminals. |
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Check battery condition. |
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Top up battery/non-sealed units only. |
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Check dashboard warning lights. |
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Visual inspection of HT (high tension) leads. |
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Test effectiveness of starter motor. |
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Test alternator charging rate. |
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STEERING & SUSPENSION |
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Check and top up power steering reservoir where applicable. |
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Check steering and suspension components for wear and corrosion. |
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Check steering rack gaitors condition. |
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Check wheel bearings for excessive play or roughness. |
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Carry out shock absorber bounce test. |
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Grease steering and suspension where applicable. |
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EXHAUST |
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Inspect exhaust system (including catalyst if fitted) for leaks, security and noise. |
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Visual check for exhaust smoke. |
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BRAKES |
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Check brake pads for wear or damage. |
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Check brake callipers for leaks and security. |
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Check service brake shoes for wear or damage - clean and adjust if required including internal handbrake shoes. |
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Inspect operation of wheel cylinders and report any leaks. |
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Visually check brake hydraulic system, pipes and hoses for any leaks, chafing and corrosion. |
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Check security of handbrake linkages and travel. Lubricate and adjust if required. |
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Check brake discs and drums for wear, cracks, corrosion and scoring or pitting. |
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Check brake fluid level and top up if required. |
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Check brake servo operation. |
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Carry out brake fluid boil test and record readings. |
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Replace brake fluid and bleed system if needed (extra £60.00 + VAT) |
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TYRES & WHEELS |
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Remove road wheels. |
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Check tyre size and whether tyre is fitted to side wall instructions. |
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Check tyre condition and tread depth (including spare). |
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Check and adjust tyre pressures (including spare). |
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Set wheel nut torque to manufacturer's settings. |
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Check wheels for correct balance (including spare). |
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WINDSCREEN, WIPERS and MIRRORS |
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Check windscreen wiper condition and operation. |
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Check rear wiper condition and operation (if fitted). |
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Check windscreen washer operations, align jets and top up if required. |
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Check windscreen for chips and cracks. |
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Check mirror condition (interior and exterior). |
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Check number plate condition. |
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INTERNAL and SEAT BELTS |
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Replace cabin filter |
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Check seatbelts - front and rear including lap belt. |
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Check operation of all external door locks. |
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Lubricate accessible door hinges (with white grease). |
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GENERAL |
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Reset vehicle service light where applicable (for oil service, oil inspection light only cleared). |
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Conduct road test. |
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Lubricate bonnet catch. |
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Stamp service book (for oil service, oil inspection light only cleared) |
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