Car Servicing Explained - What is a Full Service? | CJ Auto Service

Watch as CJ Auto Service’s Neal talks us through exactly what you can expect from a ‘full service’ on your vehicle at this Warrington-based servicing/MOT specialist.

We pride ourselves on only using OEM or OEM-quality parts wherever possible, as well as Shell oils on all vehicles that we work on.

At CJ Auto Service, you can expect an extremely personal service, with only the most qualified technicians entrusted to work on your vehicle, and with all online services being updated like you’d expect at the main dealer.

[darkangelw]

Thank you, I'm currently temping as a receptionist at a car show room, where they also service the cars etc, and I don't drive myself, so this is interesting, and I'd know what our clients need

[diontaedaughtry]

Thank you this was very helpful and informative 👍👍

[Hotecce]

i had to quit from working for a muppet in his garage. His expectation on a full service was the usual oil and oil filter, air filter and fuel filter. but also to check the trans and diff level, headlights, tail lights, check for damage underneath the vehicle, front to back, and engine bay. Also check the rear brake shoes, and adjust handbrake if needed. Check tyre pressures, look for any leaks, check play in wheel bearings, and driveshaft. Top up all fluids, check fan belts/drive belts. Then complained every time that i was taking to long, and couldnt charge the customer for the 3 and a half hours it took me to do all that.

[jimandrews]

Pollen filter = cabin filter
Sump plug = oil drain plug

[mivanp]

What's your take on air filters do they need changing every year along with oil and oil filter or can you get away with longer as we don't live in a desert in the uk ?

[adyatamsi]

this should be normal, however, if your service actually does go through this checklist it is one of the few, what actually happens in the real world, is you get overcharged for things that are done half ass, it is very very difficult to find an honest mechanic. I am a living example of such an experience. it took me roughly 4 years of poor quality service and issues to find a decent mechanic and i still have to be sharp and do my research so i know what the hell i'm talking about. bottom line is that sadly you have to be 50-60% mechanic to be able to know and properly diagnose your own issues so when you do get to a mechanic you can keep him in check.

[AFG-k]

What is major service and minor service?

[nabiharifal]

Hi bro how are you I want to open a small car service how many dollars will these things cost me?

[jordanalman]

I just recently bought a 1 series it’s 19 plate, but is it normal to get your car serviced because I just bought it even though it says it’s recently been done?

[jeffscop]

When you change a head gasket, do you automatically change the oil?

[lesleyosler]

Last year in august, I had 2 wheels put on and an alignment, I had to go back twice to get it right, after a while, I just gave up. I took it in for a full service and it only has done 3500 in a year as I haven’t got the money to run it at the moment. I was told that it needs another alignment despite driving carefully and have never kurbed the wheels. They also told me that it is typical to have wheels aligned up to 5 times per year. Is this correct? Thank you.

[hajimudassir]

I have worked as a mechanic in Saudi Arabia for five years and in Bahrain for four years. I am very happy to work in your country. Can you answer me?

[nabiharifal]

Hi bro how are you I want to open a small car service how many dollars will these things cost me?