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Car Service Fareham

Located at 282 West Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0HT, Elite Garages Fareham provides comprehensive car servicing to keep your vehicle running safely and efficiently.

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Regular servicing not only enhances your car’s lifespan but also ensures maximum safety and performance. By choosing Elite Garages, you benefit from top-quality service using original matching parts—without the premium dealership price tag. Pair your car service with an MOT for added convenience and cost savings!

Why Choose Elite Garages Fareham for Car Services?

At Elite Garages Fareham, our friendly, experienced team prioritises your satisfaction and vehicle’s health. Whether you’re here for routine maintenance or a major service, you can trust us to deliver exceptional care and professional advice. European legislation allows you to service your vehicle at an independent garage without invalidating your warranty. At Elite Garages Fareham, we follow manufacturer schedules and use high-quality parts, ensuring your car remains roadworthy and compliant.

The location could not be better as our car servicing and MOT centre in Fareham is easy to find with ample parking and MOT bays. It’s also relatively close to several restaurants, bars, shops and sites to see.

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.

How Often Should I Service My Car?

Car service intervals depends on your vehicle and driving habits:

  • Fixed-Schedule Servicing: Typically required every 12,000 miles or 12 months. Ideal for drivers who take shorter trips or use their car less frequently.
  • Variable Servicing: Determined by sensors and your car’s onboard computer, this service plan is better suited for long-distance drivers or those with higher annual mileage.

Check your service book or consult our technicians for guidance specific to your car’s needs.

Benefits of Regular Car Servicing

Routine servicing helps:

  • Identify and resolve issues early, preventing costly repairs.
  • Maintain optimal engine performance and fuel efficiency.
  • Prolong the life of critical components like the engine, brakes, and tyres.
  • Ensure your car remains safe and reliable for you and your passengers.

What’s Included in a Car Service?

Our car servicing packages are tailored to meet your needs, whether you drive a new or older vehicle. Depending on your chosen package—Bronze (Interim), Silver (Premium), or Gold (Major)—services may include:

  • Bronze Service: Lubricant replacement and a general health check.
  • Silver Service: A full inspection with oil and filter changes, brake checks, and more.
  • Gold Service: A comprehensive check, including spark plug replacement, fuel filter changes, and a deeper analysis of components.

All services come with thorough checks on safety-critical elements such as brakes, tyres, and suspension. We’ll contact you for approval before performing any additional work and will always provide a transparent cost breakdown. 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?

Book your Car Service in Fareham today!

If you only need to check your brakes, see our Brake Service page

If you plan to stay local while visiting our car service Fareham centre (rather than just leaving it with us and we’ll contact you when it’s ready to pick up), there are plenty of restaurants and interesting sites to explore, including: