Annual Vehicle Servicing

Annual car and light van servicing in East Sussex

Interm From
£160
Full From
£260

Vehicle Servicing in Whatlington

Regular servicing keeps your car running smoothly, safely and without any unexpected dramas. It isn’t a legal requirement like an MOT, but it’s one of the best ways to protect your engine, improve fuel economy and avoid costly repairs further down the road.
At Whatlington Garage, we carry out servicing for all makes and models, right here in the middle of Whatlington, a short hop from Battle, Hastings and the surrounding villages. As a Bosch Car Service Centre, our technicians follow Bosch-approved procedures using quality parts and up-to-date diagnostic kit, making sure every vehicle leaves our workshop in top shape and ready for the miles ahead.

What Is a Vehicle Service?

A vehicle service is a routine health check for your car, covering a mix of inspections, replacements and adjustments to keep everything running as it should. An MOT only checks whether your car is legally safe to be on the road. A service goes much deeper, looking after the parts and systems that keep your car reliable, efficient and in good working order.
During a service, our Bosch-trained technicians replace key fluids and filters, check the condition of your brakes, suspension, steering and exhaust, and run diagnostic tests to spot any issues early. It’s all about keeping your car in its best shape and avoiding those surprise repair bills later on.

Why Regular Servicing Helps

Regular servicing is the most effective way to
  • Maintain your car’s performance,fuel efficiency & safety
  • Prevent breakdowns and expensive repair bills
  • Preserve manufacturer warranty and resale value
  • Ensure safety-critical systems work correctly
  • Keep your vehicle’s service history up to date
Even if your car feels like it’s running perfectly, small bits of wear or contamination can build up without you noticing. That’s usually how minor issues turn into expensive breakdowns. Regular servicing at Whatlington Garage helps catch these problems early, keeping your car reliable and your repair bills sensible.

Bosch Service Levels

At Whatlington Garage, we offer three levels of Bosch-approved servicing, tailored to your car’s age, mileage and everyday use.
* Only on petrol engines, some spark plugs are longlife or platinum and don't require replacing.

Why Pick Us

We’re a trusted, independent garage in the heart of East Sussex, offering honest advice and quality workmanship. We don’t cut corners – we fix what’s safe, and never upsell what’s not needed.
Servicing done to OEM Manufacturer or BOSCH Standards
Free collection and delivery service available within the local area
Fair pricing with no hidden extras. We only use OEM quality filtration
Easy online bookings showing real time calendar availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about servicing? You’re not alone. Here are some of the most common things drivers ask us in the workshop, along with straightforward answers to help you understand what your car actually needs.

Most cars need a service every 12 months or 10,000 miles, whichever comes first. High-milers may benefit from an interim service in between.

Yes. An MOT only checks if the car is legally safe on the day of the test. A service maintains the parts that keep it reliable all year round.

Absolutely. We follow manufacturer schedules and use approved parts, so your warranty stays intact.

An interim service covers the essentials like oil, filter changes and basic checks. A full service is more in-depth, inspecting more components and replacing additional filters and parts.

An interim service normally takes around an hour and a half. A full service is usually two to three hours depending on the vehicle.

Whilst we advise not to, the answer is yes. We’ve got a comfy waiting area, tea, and a front-row seat to the workshop (minus the chaos).

Yes, we reset the service indicator once the job’s complete.

We can carry out general servicing and safety checks on hybrids. For high-voltage EV work, feel free to ask and we’ll advise based on your specific model.

Yes. We update your service book and most digital record, depending on your vehicle.

We’ll show you what we’ve found, explain it in plain English and give you clear pricing before doing anything. No surprise bills, ever.

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Whatlington Garage
Woodmans Green Road
Whatlington
East Sussex
TN33 0NL

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