Servicing · Car

Full manufacturer service cost

£160 – £375Independent garage · Family car, SUV · United Kingdom
Book time 1 – 2 hMain dealer £215 – £590Difficulty Experienced DIYerRecommended interval 30,000 km / 2 years

By vehicle type

PartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
City car£75 – £140£60 – £180£135 – £320£185 – £520
Family car, SUV£100 – £195£60 – £180£160 – £375£215 – £590
Premium£175 – £370£60 – £180£235 – £550£300 – £820

Total incl. VAT · United Kingdom

By country

CountryHourly rateIndependent garageMain dealer
France€65 – €140€175 – €390€220 – €555
Belgium€60 – €125€170 – €385€215 – €530
SwitzerlandCHF 110 – CHF 210CHF 260 – CHF 585CHF 320 – CHF 790
Germany€80 – €190€190 – €450€245 – €655
Austria€85 – €185€200 – €465€255 – €650
Spain€45 – €90€150 – €335€185 – €445
Italy€40 – €80€150 – €325€180 – €430
Portugal€35 – €75€140 – €305€175 – €415
Netherlands€75 – €150€185 – €425€235 – €580
United Kingdom£60 – £170£160 – £375£215 – £590

Family car, SUV. Method

What changes the price

A service includes oil, filters (oil, air, cabin, sometimes fuel) and the checklist in the service book. In the EU it keeps the manufacturer warranty even outside the dealer network, provided parts are of matching quality.

  • The hourly rate: it can double between a small-town independent and a city-centre dealer.

  • Parts quality: genuine, original-equipment brand or aftermarket.

  • Access: on some engines other parts must come off before the mechanic can reach the job.

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Cost by model

Renault Clio£130 – £310Renault Mégane£160 – £375Renault Captur£160 – £375Renault Scénic£165 – £380Renault Twingo£130 – £310Peugeot 208£130 – £310Peugeot 308£160 – £375Peugeot 2008£160 – £375Peugeot 3008£165 – £380Peugeot 5008£165 – £380Citroën C3£130 – £310Citroën C4£160 – £375Citroën C5 Aircross£165 – £380Opel Corsa£130 – £310Dacia Sandero£130 – £300Dacia Duster£160 – £365Volkswagen Polo£130 – £310Volkswagen Golf£160 – £375Volkswagen Tiguan£165 – £390Volkswagen Passat£165 – £390Seat Ibiza£130 – £310Seat Leon£160 – £375Skoda Octavia£160 – £375Toyota Yaris£130 – £310Toyota Corolla£160 – £375Ford Fiesta£130 – £310Ford Focus£160 – £375Nissan Qashqai£165 – £380Fiat 500£130 – £300Fiat Panda£130 – £300Hyundai Tucson£165 – £380Kia Sportage£165 – £380Audi A3£240 – £565Audi A4£245 – £585BMW 1 Series£245 – £575BMW 3 Series£250 – £595Mercedes A-Class£245 – £575Mercedes C-Class£250 – £595

Frequently asked questions

How much does a full manufacturer service cost?

At an independent garage, expect £160 to £375, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £215 – £590.

Why is the dealer more expensive?

Dealer hourly rates run 40 to 60% higher on average, and genuine parts cost more than their original-equipment equivalents. Under EU rules, servicing outside the dealer network does not void the manufacturer warranty.

What is book time?

It is the reference time set for a given job. Garages bill that time even if they work faster. If a quote shows far more hours than book time, ask why. Book time: 1 – 2 h.

Data updated October 2026. Indicative estimate. MecaScan cannot see your vehicle: always have a diagnosis confirmed by a professional, and never work on brakes, steering or airbags without the skills.