Car Service in Thatcham & Newbury
Servicing your vehicle can maintain fuel economy as well as ensuring optimum performance. Not only that but you’ll reduce the risk of an unexpected breakdown and expensive repairs.
We are equipped to maintain your vehicle regardless of age, and all repairs are carried to the highest standard. We only use guaranteed parts and will complete your service record to uphold your manufacturer’s warranty.
Why service your vehicle?
Your Safety: Servicing your vehicle on a regular basis will unearth potential faults before they become severe.
Maintenance: Servicing can prolong the life of your vehicle as well as reliability. You’ll also reduce the risk of breakdowns as well as preserve the resale value.
Keeping you going: Items on your vehicle degrade with age and miles. Servicing ensures your car is safe as well as reliable. You’ll also increase the chance of your vehicle passing an MOT.
Saving you Money: A service could identify faults early before a problem worsens saving you money in the future. A smoother running engine will also save you pounds at the petrol pump.
How do I know when mine's due?
Some vehicles will have a service indicator or light that alerts the driver to the need for a service. Most cars and vans have a service annually. If you’re not sure when your service is due just give us a call as we’re here to help.
When can you service my vehicle?
Fergies is open five days a week, and offer an out of hours drop off and collection service. We’ll always try and accommodate your booking at a convenient time as well as make provision for last-minute bookings wherever possible.
Book A Service
If you’re looking for car service or repairs in Thatcham and Newbury then call us today to make a booking.
What's carried out during a service?
Wear naturally occurs to your vehicle over both time and mileage travelled. We’ll make sure your vehicle is comprehensively inspected and bring to your attention any remedial work that may be required.
The vehicle manufacturer has designed a specific service schedule for your vehicle, and our award-winning technicians will make sure that this is followed or exceeded. You’ll find an outline below of the typical vehicle areas inspected.
Typical Service Items:
Lights and Visibility: Your front and rear lights are checked to ensure correct operation. Items affecting visibility such as glass, wipers mirrors are also inspected.
Brakes: All braking components are inspected and measurements are taken so we can document the service life. Where necessary brakes are dismantled cleaned and refitted to maintain correct operation.
Vehicle Interior: We’ll thoroughly check the horn, hazard lights, vehicle controls and seat belts. We’ll also check to driver display for warning messages as well as interrogate the vehicle’s computers for sporadic and permanent faults.
Suspension, Steering and Drive: A thorough check of joints, gaiters as well as wheel bearings is conducted. Followed by inspecting all front and rear suspension components, linkages, shock absorbers and road springs.
Under Bonnet: An inspection of all under bonnet components is carried out making sure all components are in a serviceable condition an no leaks exist. Items such as air filter, oil filter, sparks plugs, drive belts, etc are replaced if applicable.
Beneath the Vehicle: Vehicle under trays are removed, followed by draining the engine oil and checking the transmission for leaks. All fuel lines and inspected to ensure security and the fuel filter replaced if dictated by the schedule.
Wheel and Tyres: All road wheels and tyres (spare if fitted) are inspected to ensure serviceability. Tyre pressures are adjusted before refitting to the vehicle. We’ll also take a look to ensure the inflation kit operates correctly where fitted.
Final Inspection: To conclude the service, the engine is filled with new oil, and other under bonnet levels are filled as required. Finally, the vehicle is road tested, and the service book or digital service record is updated.
We'll keep you informed
Fergies is all about offering great customer service which is why we promise to always communicate honestly and openly with you about your vehicle.
After we’ve run through the initial checks on your vehicle we’ll contact you to discuss any repairs that may be necessary to ensure your car passes. You’ll never be surprised by unexpected costs.
Pick up and drop off
If you’re tied for time and can’t get your car to us, we offer an out of hours drop off and collection service.
What is the cost?
We offer a range of services to suit all budgets. Regardless of your requirements, we guarantee great value.
Flexible Payments
Where required we’re able to offer flexible payments to spread the cost of your repair work.
Courtesy Car
Fergies have a range of courtesy vehicles to keep you mobile whilst your vehicle is in our care.
If you’d like to reserve one of these, then please let our team know when booking.
Book a Service
If you’re looking for car service or repairs in Thatcham and Newbury then call us today to make a booking.