Car Service Bournemouth
Welcome to our Car Service Bournemouth centre located at West Howe.
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Regular vehicle services will not only increase the lifespan of your car but also maximise safety for everyone. At the Elite Garage Car Service Bournemouth centre, our knowledgeable and experienced staff can service your car with original matching quality parts while saving you hundreds on dealership prices. Book a car service with your MOT and save MONEY!
As you’d expect from Car Servicing Bournemouth at Elite Garages, Mark and his team are professional, friendly and highly experienced but it’s their attitude that sets them apart. It comes down to their motto of ‘looking after people’ where they consider everyone that walks through their doors a friend. That’s a clear indication of the type of service you can expect when visiting our car servicing Bournemouth centre.
Routine maintenance to the manufacturer specification is essential for prolonging the life of your engine. At Elite Garages, we specialise in servicing vehicles exactly as they should be, while giving you much-needed peace of mind in terms of any warranty claims.
In terms of location, our car servicing Bournemouth MOT testing station is in the perfect spot off the main road so it’s easy to find. The Bournemouth service centre is at 5 Dominion Road, West Howe, Bournemouth, opposite the retail park. It has plenty of customer parking, MOT bays and a Covid-safe reception area.
We service ALL major makes and models including the following:
| 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 |
Regular car servicing is an important part of vehicle maintenance and is not something you should overlook. Many vehicle owners still take their cars to dealerships but European legislation states that you can have a car service at an independent garage without invalidating your warranty. While that is the case, all service garages must keep to the manufacturer’s schedule and only use equal quality car parts.
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How often do I need a car service?
This is a question our technicians at the car service Bournemouth centre often get asked with a relatively simple answer. A car service interval will largely depend on the car and the service schedule from the manufacturer. When buying a new car, there are two main types: fixed-schedule servicing and variable servicing (long-life service plan).
Fixed-schedule servicing requires a car service when you reach a set mileage or time limit, whichever comes first. The common interval is 12,000 miles or 12 months, but you still have to check your car’s service book to verify. This is best suited for low to medium-mileage drivers who often take short trips and certainly something we can do at the car service Bournemouth centre.
Variable servicing depends on sensors fitted around the car and the onboard computer informing you when something needs attention. Once again, depending on your driving habits, this service interval can exceed 12,000 miles and suits drivers with high annual mileages who often take longer trips.
What’s included in a vehicle service at Elite Garages?
Car services will vary depending on the age of your vehicle but it normally includes changing the engine oil and oil filter. Some services may also include replacing the spark plugs in petrol cars, antifreeze engine coolant, brake fluid or power-steering fluid. If you would like more information about this, please contact the car service Bournemouth centre.
During the service, we also check for any additional issues and if we find that further rectification is needed, we always contact you first. These checks usually apply to safety-critical items such as tyres and brakes. We never carry out unnecessary work and we will keep all the old parts for your inspection.
Our service packages are tailor-made for you and include all the necessary checks you’d expect from a dealership. These include the Bronze Service (Interim), the Silver Service (Premium) and Gold Service (Major).
| 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?
Just need your car brakes checked? See our Brake Service page.
If you only need to check your brakes, see our Brake Service page
If you plan to stay local while visiting our car service Bournemouth centre (rather than just leaving it with us and we’ll contact you when it’s ready to pick up), there are plenty of places to grab a bite to eat nearby, including:
- West Howe Fish and Chips – just the other side of Ringwood Road
- Pizza Delight – 926 Ringwood Road, Bournemouth
- or for Good service and a good choice of meats and vegetarian foods hot drinks and cooked breakfasts why not try Rolled Up a couple of doors away