Car Servicing
Services, MOT tests and repairs
We get a lot of car servicing questions from AA Members. Here's a round-up of some of the key queries.
Why don't you get a full workshop manual when you buy a new car?
Why isn't clutch failure covered by the warranty?
Can you give details of the service schedule for my car?
Do I have to get my car serviced by a main dealer?
Who can help fix problems with an automatic gearbox?
My handbook says the airbag should be renewed after 10 years. What should I do?
Where can I buy a good reconditioned engine?
What's a reasonable labour rate for garage repairs?
What does it mean when a garage adds an environmental charge to my bill?
When should the cambelt be renewed?
Can I get the manufacturer to pay for cambelt failure two months after the end of the warranty?
How long should a catalytic converter last?
Is it really necessary to get air conditioning serviced?
What are the advantages of synthetic and semi-synthetic oils?
How much less is my car worth following accident damage and repair?
Look for members of the Retail Motor Industry Federation.