Here at Ferryside Garage we service and repair all makes of cars. Car manufacturers vary as to the time and mileage intervals for vehicle servicing. If you have a service handbook, details of the service schedule will be in this. Hopefully, the service history will have been kept up-to-date.
As a car gets older, invariably more maintenance will be required. Often the recommended service intervals may have been appropriate for the car in its early years, but eventually, as the mileage has increased, long service intervals can mean that potential problems are not recognised.
The amount of mileage you do in a year may vary greatly from the recommended service mileage interval.
We are happy to discuss your car's needs. Having over 30 years experience, we have worked on many different makes, models and know their individual requirements
Ferryside Garage is a family-run business and we aim to give our customers
quality service and peace of mind. So please, if you have any motoring problems or queries, don’t hesitate to speak to one of our members of staff - we are here to help you.
Telephone: 01267 267633
Is an MOT the same as a service?
The MOT check is a government-instigated safety inspection. Whilst it is a very thorough check, it has its limitations: for example, brakes are tested for performance on a machine, but the wheels are not removed for checks on brake-lining wear. This is why REGULAR SERVICING IS SO VERY IMPORTANT in conjunction with the annual MOT inspection. SERVICING IS A NECESSITY. A well looked-after car will not only provide you with more trouble-free motoring, it prolongs the life of the car. A documented service history is highly desirable when proposing to sell your vehicle, thus enhancing its value. If you do not have a service record book for your car, we will gladly supply one FREE OF CHARGE - just ask any member of staff.
What is the purpose of the service?
Within the service we check and test an extensive list of items that are liable to wear over time (a service check-list is available): for example, brake components - these may involve visual checks or testing. Certain recommended service items are replaced: for example, engine oil, filters and spark plugs. Additional service items are replaced at different service intervals according to age and mileage; for example: cam belt, anti-freeze and brake fluid change. SERVICING IS PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE - it allows us to identify potential problems and forewarn you of any likely maintenance expense. Often breakdowns or major problems arise because early warning signs were not detected.
I have just purchased the car - what service should I have?
The car may not have a service history; therefore we recommend that you let us carry out a major service initially. This way we can assess its overall condition. When the vehicle is returned to you, we will have carried out a thorough inspection, enabling us to report on further maintenance needs.
Please do ask or email if you have any queries regarding your car's requirements or any other aspect of motoring - we will be only too pleased to assist.
IT IS OUR POLICY not to proceed with any additional work without consulting you beforehand. Any additional work identified will be advised and costed for your authorisation. On completion of the service, a member of staff will go through the Invoice with you and we will also explain any future problems that may require attention.
MOT Inspection
Our MOT station is fitted with the latest test equipment for petrol and diesel vehicles.
MOT Testing – While you wait.
Monday to Friday 9am to 5:45pm
Saturday 9am to 1pm
What’s tested in the MOT?