Manufacturer Servicing
If you are keen to follow the vehicle manufacturer’s service schedule to keep your car in the best possible condition while maintaining its resale value, our Manufacturer Service Package is the ideal solution.*
*Please note: We are able to carry out manufacturer servicing on the majority of vehicles but some vehicle exclusions may apply. Contact your local Kwik Fit servicing centre for more information. If your vehicle has a Digital Service Record (DSR) we will not be able to update or reset this. .
What is Manufacturer Servicing?
Manufacturer Servicing — also known as Manufacturer-approved Servicing — is a type of motor vehicle service that adheres to a car dealership or vehicle manufacturer’s guidelines. Manufacturer Servicing follows a dealership’s schedule and uses suggested equipment, parts, tools, and procedures too.
Do I have to get my car serviced by a main dealer?
In 2002, the European Parliament took the view that the practice of manufacturers forcing car owners to go to dealerships to get a service to uphold their warranty was too restrictive. The law known as ‘Block Exemption’ means all manufacturers must make available the service schedules and onboard computer information to all garages.
This means that experts like Kwik Fit can offer a genuine equivalent to dealership servicing while passing the savings on to our customers. But best of all, our stamp in your service book will still uphold your warranty.
Why consider Manufacturer Servicing from Kwik Fit?
There are numerous benefits to choosing Kwik Fit over your car dealership for a motor vehicle service. Firstly, we provide a comprehensive range of servicing options — including Engine Oil & Filter Changes and Interim Servicing - to ensure your vehicle stays in the best possible condition even between Full Services.
Secondly, we are transparent with our pricing, so you know exactly what you’re paying for. Our technicians have a wealth of knowledge and experience working across a varied range of car makes and models. What’s more, a stamp in your logbook from Kwik Fit as opposed to your main car dealership will absolutely uphold your warranty.
In summary:
- We use competitively-sourced parts of ‘Original Equipment’ standard
- We follow manufacturer-recommended maintenance schedules for your vehicle
- Our Manufacturer Service is specific to your car’s age, make, model, and mileage
- We provide a genuine and cost-effective alternative to dealership servicing
- Your vehicle warranty will be maintained with a Kwik Fit stamp in your logbook
Who should get a Manufacturer Service?
Manufacturer Servicing is the most suitable for newer vehicles under a manufacturer warranty and electric vehicles.
As one of our most popular motor vehicle servicing options for owners of new vehicles, we recommend that drivers make use of our Manufacturer Service to keep up to date with their manufacturer’s servicing schedule - particularly if they hold a warranty.
It's also the perfect plan for full electric vehicle owners - there's no need to visit the dealership where you purchased your EV, Kwik Fit technicians are fully trained and accredited to work on electric vehicles at a growing number of our centres. So, you can get an electric vehicle service for less that will also maintain your warranty.
What is different about manufacturer servicing?
Browse the table below to find out more about what a Kwik Fit Manufacturer Service entails versus our regular fixed-price service:
| Manufacturer Servicing from Kwik Fit | Fixed Price Kwik Fit Service | |
|---|---|---|
| What determines the type of schedule? | Depends on mileage, car make and model | Choose between Interim or Full Service |
| Only qualified service technicians work on your car | Yes | Yes |
| Using the latest Bosch diagnostic equipment on your car. | Yes | Yes |
| Parts guaranteed for 12 months or 12,000 miles whatever comes first. | Yes | Yes |
| Service checks, replacements and top ups. | According to the manufacturer schedule for your make and model. | Covers the majority of checks included in most manufacturer service schedules. |
| Range of engine oils that match or exceed the quality of the manufacturer’s original oil. | Yes | Yes |
| Does it uphold my warranty? | Yes | It should but not proven in law |
| Appointments available 6 days a week for complete convenience | Yes | Yes |
| Available to book online | No – see pricing information below | Yes |
Book in for a Manufacturer Service with Kwik Fit by contacting your local centre, for a service that is not only specific to your vehicle but one that won’t invalidate your warranty with your dealership.
Our service technicians will use genuine manufacturer service schedules and be able to give you a quote based on the specific model, age and/or mileage of the vehicle.
Warranties and service histories
Understandably, many drivers are cautious when it comes to preserving their warranty. However, gone are the days when drivers had to return to their car dealerships to do this.
Is it worth keeping a full dealer service history?
A full dealer service history (or FDSH) is definitely worth keeping. This not only provides visible evidence that your motor vehicle has been serviced in line with manufacturer standards but demonstrates that it has been worked on by certified technicians using genuine parts. A full dealer service history will help preserve your car’s performance and enhance its resale value too.
If you’re looking to make a valuable investment in your car’s long-term value and health, a full dealer service history is a good idea — and, with Kwik Fit, it is easy to keep this in check.
Is my warranty void if not serviced by the dealership?
We guarantee you that a stamp in your car’s logbook from Kwik Fit will uphold any warranty you have with your car dealer, supporting your full dealer service history.
Read more in our blog titled “Do you have to get your Car Serviced at a Dealership?”.
Manufacturer servicing pricing
We need to give you a quote that is specific to your car as the Manufacturer;s Service schedule will vary depending on your car’s age, model and mileage. Our quote will show the manufacturer’s ‘recommended’ time to complete the service plus includes parts, oil, disposal charges and VAT.
Our service comes with a 12-month or 12,000-mile guarantee — and, if you have a warranty, it continues to uphold it. We can be much cheaper than a dealership because our parts and labour are as effective but more competitively sourced.
Contact your local Kwik Fit servicing centre to get a quotation today.
Please note: We are able to carry out manufacturer servicing on the majority of vehicles but some vehicle exclusions may apply. Contact your local Kwik Fit servicing centre for more information. If your vehicle has a Digital Service Record (DSR) we will not be able to update or reset this.
