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Rothersthorpe Road, Northampton, NN4 8HZ

CAR AND VAN SERVICING IN NORTHAMPTON

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Simply enter your vehicle registration number to get started and then select a date and time from our diary.
*Platinum and iridium spark plugs and twin spark engines that require specialist or more than 4 plugs will be charged extra as required.*
*Specialist fully synthetic oils if required will be at an additional cost.*
*Petrol & Diesel fuel filters will be charged at an additional if required.*

Choose Motorvation for Comprehensive Car Servicing in Northampton

Here at Motorvation Northampton, our trained technicians service diesel, petrol, electric, and hybrid cars and vans to the highest standards.
From the short oil change service, through to the yearly full service, our expertise prolongs the life of your vehicle. We use quality parts and quality oils to ensure your car, 4×4, or van is kept on the road.
Car and van servicing schedules and prices can be found using our online booking system or feel free to contact our Northampton service reception.
A small investment in routine car servicing and repair, plus a good inspection programme, results in a good return on that investment as it has a number of positive effects on your vehicle that could save you a considerable amount of money in the long run.
Benefits of regular car and van services include:
  • Reducing the cost of repairs over the life of the vehicle 
  • Protecting from contaminated engine oil (resulting in more engine wear) 
  • Reduced vehicle time off the road 
  • Reduced chance of accidents due to faulty brakes or bald tyres 
  • The possibility of greater fuel economy 
  • The possibility of increased vehicle life 
Vehicle servicing acts as a preventative measure against many future problems as we pick up on subtle changes and fix them before they become issues. Even a simple oil change has a big impact on the life of an engine as contaminated oil creates more wear.

Castrol Service with Motorvation Northampton

Now part of Castrol’s independent network of garages, you can expect the highest levels of car service by true industry experts at Motorvation, committed to providing Castrol’s exacting standards for our customers.
Our service technicians benefit from Castrol’s extensive online training and have access to Castrol’s oil selector enabling them to select the precise oil recommended by the manufacturer for your vehicle.
What to expect from Motorvation and Castrol Oils:
  • Unmatched experience with Castrol lubricants and automotive service 
  • State-of-the-art equipment and tools 
  • Only Castrol Approved Products used 
  • Competitive pricing and quality guarantees 
  • Friendly, knowledgeable service staff 
Book a service for your vehicle online or contact one of our friendly staff members on 01604 765007.

Does it matter where you get your car serviced?

Yes it does, not all garages are the same and taking your car or van to be serviced at an unreputable garage can cost more and leave you with damage that needs fixing. When you’re looking for a garage to service your car or van, look for:
  • Average ratings on Google of 4.5 or higher 
  • Partnerships with recognisable and trustworthy suppliers such as Castrol and Falken Tyres 
  • Connections with trustworthy associations like Trust My Garage and Trading Standards 
  • Transparent pricing, paperwork, and invoicing  
  • Good customer service and easy to contact 
  • Guarantee or warranty on parts  

Is it worth paying for a full service?

A full service at least once a year is absolutely worth it, especially before your MOT. Services give your vehicle a full health check and flags up minor and major causes for concern that could otherwise fail the MOT. Keeping a vehicle roadworthy is the responsibility of the driver, for their safety and the safety of other road users. Regular services are a simple and effective way of maintaining that roadworthiness.
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What does a short service include?

A short car/van service includes the below checks and is suitable as a condensed interim service if you don’t have any concerns about your vehicle:
  • Oil & Filter Change
  • Coolant Check
  • Brake Fluid Check
  • Power Steering Fluid Check
  • Screen Wash Refill
  • Tyre Pressure & Tread Depth
  • Spare Tyre Inspection
  • Full Light Check
  • Battery Test
  • Dashboard Warning Lights
  • Exhaust System Check
  • Wipers & Washer System
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What does an interim service include?

An interim car/van service is recommended around 6 months after an MOT and at Motorvation this includes:
  • Oil & Filter Change
  • Air Filter Change
  • Coolant Check
  • Brake Fluid Check & Top-Up
  • Power Steering Fluid Check
  • Screen Wash Refill
  • Brake Pads & Discs Inspection
  • Brake Lines & Hoses
  • Suspension Check
  • Tyre Pressure & Tread Depth  
  • Spare Tyre Inspection
  • Full Light Check
  • Battery Test  
  • Exhaust System Check  
  • Wipers & Washer System
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What does a full car service include?

A full car/van service should be conducted before an MOT is due, at Motorvation our master/full service includes:
  • Oil & Filter Change
  • Air Filter Change
  • Cabin Filter Change
  • Fuel Filter Change (Excl. Electronic & Specialist Filters)
  • Spark Plugs as required (Excl. Platinum, Iridium, Long life, Twin spark)
  • Coolant Check & Top-Up
  • Brake Fluid Check & Top-Up
  • Power Steering Fluid Check
  • Screen Wash Refill
  • Brake Pads & Discs Inspection
  • Brake Lines & Hoses
  • Suspension Check
  • Tyre Pressure & Tread Depth  
  • Wheel Alignment Check
  • Spare Tyre Inspection
  • Full Light Check
  • Battery Test  
  • Dashboard Warning Lights
  • Exhaust System Check  
  • Emissions Test
  • Wipers & Washer System
  • Seatbelts & Safety Features
  • Air Conditioning System Check
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After how many miles should I service my petrol car?

Petrol cars typically require servicing every 10,000 to 12,000 miles or once a year, whichever comes first. Many drivers get their vehicle serviced every six months, especially if they drive a lot, once before their MOT and once as a six-month interim check-up.

How often should you service a diesel car?

Diesel engines endure compression and soot build-up at a higher rate than petrol engines, so they need servicing more frequently. Aim for every 8,000 to 10,000 miles or once a year, whichever is sooner.

What factors affect how often a car should be serviced?

Weirdly, cars that complete more urban, stop-start, short trips frequently tend to need servicing more often than cars that have longer regular journeys with less traffic. As well as this, there are a few other factors:
  • If you tow other vehicles, even once, as this puts a strain on the engine. 
  • Manufacturers recommendations differ as some cars come with long-life oils that extend service intervals and others have specific service intervals. 
  • Petrol and diesel engines require services at different intervals, with diesel engines at 8,000 and petrol at 10,000 miles.  
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What to expect when getting a car serviced?

Getting a car or van serviced is a straightforward process that can take between 2 and 4 hours, depending on the size, type, and state of the vehicle.
Book your car in for a service in advance and let the booking team know if you think there are any problems they need to investigate.
Drop your vehicle at the garage, hand over the keys and they will take it from there.
If work needs to be carried out, the garage will ring you and ask your permission before doing the work. At Motorvation we will always call and give you the price of the additional work so you can make an informed decision to go ahead or not.
An example of this is tyre wear. Let’s say you bring your van for a service a couple months before your MOT and your tyres are near the end of their roadworthiness, we will recommend getting a new set of tyres then, rather than failing your MOT. It’s up to our customers if they want to go ahead with the new tyres, we never pressure sales onto people.
We’ll let you know when your car or van is ready to be collected and let you know how any additional work went and if any further action needs to be taken.

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