Renault Service Complete Guide to Maintenance & MOT

Catching small issues early on can stop them from becoming major, and expensive, problems down the road.

Crucial components like brakes, tyres, and lights are checked to ensure your car is safe for you and other road users.

Fresh oil and filters help your engine run smoothly, which can improve your fuel economy and reduce emissions.

For newer cars, sticking to the manufacturer's service schedule is often a requirement to keep your warranty valid.

A full service history shows potential buyers that your car has been well-maintained, which can significantly increase its value.

This is a comprehensive, multi-point inspection that goes beyond the standard service to give you a clear, up-to-date picture of your car's condition.

For instance, here our technicians will meticulously inspect a number of crucial components to ensure they are safe and in good working order, including the:

• Brakes
• Tyres
• Exhaust system
• Suspension
• Lights
• Steering
• Fluid levels

To help you easily understand the results of this check, we will then provide you with an easy-to-read, colour-coded report.

This report will clearly highlight any parts that need immediate attention (e.g., in red) and those that may need replacing in the near future (e.g., in amber), for instance.

This is the smaller, more frequent service, and recommended every 12 months or 10,000 miles (whichever comes first).

Consequently, this is designed to cover the basic essentials and keep everything ticking over.

For instance, here you tend to get the following:

Oil and Oil Filter Change

This is a fundamental part of any service, as fresh oil lubricates your engine, preventing wear and tear.

Fluid Top-Ups

Our technicians will check and top up essential fluids, including screen wash, coolant, and brake fluid.

Key Safety Checks

A thorough inspection of your car's brakes, steering, suspension, lights, and tyres to ensure they are all in good working order.

Diagnostics Check

We’ll plug your car into our specialist diagnostic equipment to check for any hidden electronic faults and perform any necessary software updates.

Cabin Filter Check

We'll check the condition of the cabin filter, which helps keep the air inside your car clean.

This is a more comprehensive service, which is typically carried out every 24 months or 20,000 miles.

It also includes everything from the 'A' service, plus a deeper inspection and the replacement of more parts, such as:

Everything from the 'A' Service

This comprehensive service includes all the essential checks and replacements from the 'A' service to ensure your vehicle is in top condition.

Air Filter Replacement

The air filter stops dirt and debris from getting into your engine, so by replacing it helps your engine breathe more easily, improving performance and fuel efficiency.

Pollen Filter Replacement

A new pollen filter ensures the air circulating in your cabin is clean and free from allergens, dust, and other pollutants.

Brake Fluid Change

Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time, which can reduce its effectiveness. Replacing it is a crucial safety measure that ensures your brakes work when you need them most.

Spark Plug Replacement (on petrol models)

New spark plugs ensure your engine ignites fuel efficiently, improving performance and fuel economy.

Ensuring your high-voltage battery and electrical components are functioning correctly is crucial for the performance and longevity of your EV.

Since electric vehicles often use regenerative braking, brake wear can be different, so it is more vital than ever to have them professionally checked to ensure they are in optimal condition.

Even electric vehicles have fluids that need checking, and we will top up essential fluids for the braking system and cooling system to keep everything running smoothly.

Just like your phone, your EV also needs regular software updates as well.

Due to this, we will perform any necessary updates to keep your car's systems running efficiently and securely.

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All your service records are stored in one place, so you can always see your full service history.

You will get alerts and personalised offers that are tailored specifically to your car, so you don't miss out on great deals.

The app keeps you updated with useful information and reminders about your vehicle.

Our service options, for instance, include a simple engine oil & filter change as well as more comprehensive services. All while the specific services your car needs will depend on its age, mileage, and technology, as outlined in our servicing and maintenance prices and timelines that we will talk you through.

You can also view the specific servicing timeline for your vehicle, whether it's a conventional petrol & hybrid model or one of our newer E-Tech electric & hybrid technology vehicles as well.

For a hassle-free and cost-effective way to manage your maintenance, you should consider a service plan.

As these plans allow you to spread the cost of your scheduled maintenance and servicing with fixed, inflation-proof monthly payments, giving you peace of mind and helping you budget effectively as a result.

Our service centres, for instance, are specifically equipped and trained to meet Renault’s exact standards and specifications, keeping your warranty intact as a result.

Our expert technicians will also only use only genuine Renault parts and the latest diagnostic tools approved by the manufacturer as well.

Which is key, as using non-approved parts or performing services outside of the official guidelines can, in some cases, compromise your warranty.

Then by sticking to the official service schedule with us, you are not only maintaining your car’s performance and safety but also building a complete, verifiable service history at the same time.

Instead of making two separate trips, you can handle both your MOT and a scheduled service in a single visit to our workshop.

Our technicians will then perform a comprehensive vehicle health check as part of the service. This then often catches issues that might cause your car to fail its MOT, giving you a chance to fix them beforehand.

You will then receive a detailed, colour-coded document that clearly shows the condition of your car.

This service report then highlights any parts that need immediate attention and those that may need replacing in the near future, helping you budget for future maintenance as well.

So, whether your car needs an A or B service, you can easily add an MOT to your booking at the same time to make the whole thing so much easier for you as a result.