Car price guide
How much does an interim car service cost?
Typical UK price, depending on car size
Figures last reviewed 7 September 2026.
An interim service is a shorter service for cars that cover a lot of miles: fresh oil, a new oil filter and a set of safety checks, usually every six months or 6,000 miles in between annual full services. If you only do low miles, you may not need one at all.
Typical prices by car size
| Car size | Typical price | How well sourced |
|---|---|---|
| Small (up to 1.2L) | £90 - £150 | Estimate |
| Medium (1.3-2.0L) | £120 - £210 | Reasonably sourced |
| Large (over 2.0L) | £160 - £260 | Estimate |
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Prices are for mainstream brands. Premium brands, and garages in London and the South East, usually charge more - the Quote Checker adjusts for your car's brand and region. Where these figures come from:
- Derived as a fraction of the full-service figure - no source prices this job in isolation. (published 2026-05-15, reviewed 2026-09-07) - Computed as roughly 65% of full-service.
- Bumper.co national interim-service range (published 2026-05-15, reviewed 2026-09-07) - The one row with a direct national quote (£110-210) rather than a derived figure - it brackets this size almost exactly.
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Check my quoteWhat’s usually included
- Engine oil and oil filter change
- Brakes, tyres, lights and wipers checked
- Fluid levels checked and topped up
- A visual check underneath for leaks, and of the exhaust and suspension
What changes the price
- Engine size and oil specification - the oil is the biggest part cost.
- Brand - premium makes cost more to service. The table covers mainstream brands.
- Main dealer or independent garage.
- Where you live - labour rates are highest in London and the South East.
How to make sure you're paying a fair price
- Check whether you need one: if you do low mileage, the annual full service on its own is usually enough.
- An interim service doesn’t replace the annual full service - it sits in between.
- Compare what’s included: some garages sell an “oil change” and an “interim service” that are nearly the same job at very different prices.
- Ask for the oil grade your handbook specifies, and check it’s on the invoice.
Red flags
- An interim service described or charged as a “full service”.
- Extra work added without your agreement.
- Add-on treatments sold as essential.
Questions people ask
How much does an interim car service cost?
Typically £90-£150 for a small car (up to 1.2L), £120-£210 for a medium car (1.3-2.0L), £160-£260 for a large car (over 2.0L), for mainstream brands. Premium brands, and garages in London and the South East, usually cost more.
Do I need an interim service?
Only if you cover high mileage between annual services - roughly 6,000 miles or more every six months. If you drive less than that, the annual full service is usually all your car’s schedule asks for.
Does an interim service count towards service history?
Yes, it’s recorded as a service - but it doesn’t replace the annual full service in your car’s schedule.
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