Interim Service

For a professional and convenient interim service, visit your local Halfords garage - opens in a new tab today. Our experienced and ATA-trained technicians offer manufacturer-equivalent servicing to keep you safe when you're behind the steering wheel. With over 300 garages across the UK, we're easy to get to and offer manufacturer-approved servicing, ensuring that our customers receive the very best.

Our services - opens in a new tab offer a relatively quick turnaround, making Halfords ideal for your regular servicing needs. With reasonable pricing and a quality guarantee over all installed parts for 2 years or 24,000 miles, we continue to support you long after you leave the garage. We also offer hybrid and electric car servicing to accommodate all of our customers.

What's Included in an Interim Service?

A Halfords interim service covers many important checks, including your brake fluid and coolant levels, tyre pressure and tread, battery health and lights, plus much more. Every interim car service at Halfords includes the replacement of your engine oil and oil filter to ensure the reliable running of your vehicle and help prevent engine damage.

What Affects the Price of an Interim Service?

An interim service cost can differ based on location and vehicle. You can enter your details on the Halfords website for a personalised price. Your service price may also depend on your engine size, required oil type and any additional repairs that you choose to have carried out.

Explore our range of free car checks - opens in a new tab where our experts will visually inspect key areas, such as your tyres, battery or suspension, free of charge. Afterwards, you'll receive a no-obligation quote for any potential repairs that can often be carried out on the same day.

How Long Does an Interim Service Take?

An interim car service at Halfords is typically completed within 1.5-2 hours, so we recommend arranging transport or checking if your local garage has a waiting room before you arrive. Our ATA-trained technicians always call our customers when their car is ready for collection.

Interim vs Full Car Service - What's the Difference?

When considering an interim vs full service - opens in a new tab, it's easiest to recall when your vehicle last received a service. An interim service is designed for every 6 months or 6,000 miles, while a full service can be left twice as long and is typically completed annually (or every 12,000 miles).

Both service options cover the essential checks, including tyres, battery, suspension, steering and more, as well as an engine oil and filter change. However, a full service also includes an air filter replacement to help keep your engine clean and functioning efficiently.

Did you know we also offer manufacturer servicing as well as our standard interim, full and major servicing? Although both types cover all the required and essential checks, manufacturer servicing simply follows the set schedule designed for your specific vehicle by its manufacturer. Contact your local Halfords garage - opens in a new tab today for more information.

FAQs - Interim Car Service

Is an oil change included in an interim service?

An engine oil and oil filter change is included in all of our service options, including an interim service. You can also arrange a separate oil and filter replacement service if that's your main priority. Carrying out this replacement helps your car parts remain lubricated, clean and protected from wider engine damage.

Can I book an interim service and MOT together?

Book your interim service as an MOT bundle for up to 50% off your MOT - that's £14.99 saved. Designed for those with busy schedules, the interim service and MOT bundle saves you time, hassle and money.

Do I need to service my car every 6 months?

An interim service is recommended every 6 months or 6,000 miles driven to ensure that your vehicle is performing safely and efficiently. For improved performance, long-term cost savings and enhanced road safety and legality, schedule your regular servicing with Halfords today.