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Car servicing from cinch

Book a car service at cinch

Get your car serviced at a cinch Store. Find out what’s included, what it costs and how to book your car in.

Faff-free servicing

We know it can be a hassle getting your car serviced. With a cinch service, we make the whole experience faff-free.

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Want to book a car service?

Call us on 0333 015 4101 and book a service at your closest cinch Store. We currently offer servicing in the following stores:

  • Birmingham

  • Bristol

  • Manchester

  • Northampton

Why choose us for your service?

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EXPERT STAFF

Skilled mechanics

Our team come with decades of experience

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FIXED PRICES

Transparent costs

Full services are £149, major services are £249

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STRAIGHTFORWARD

Jargon-free zone

Friendly and honest communication

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OPEN TO ALL

All brands serviced

Petrol or diesel - bought from us, or not

What does a cinch service include?

We provide two types of service for petrol and diesel cars: full (£149 inc. VAT) and major (£249 inc. VAT). These prices are fixed for all cars we service.

Multiple cars at a cinch service centre

A full service includes:

  • Engine oil change

  • Oil filter and air filter change

  • Top-up screenwash and coolant if required

  • 49-point check (full list below)

See terms and conditions

Diagnostic check at cinch service centre

A major service includes:

You'll get all the same work and checks as a full service, but with these additional items:

  • Replace the cabin filter

  • Drain and refill the brake fluid, matched to your car's required grade

  • Top-up the clutch fluid if required

  • Top-up the power steering fluid if required

  • Perform a full diagnostic scan of the car and report any faults in any system

See terms and conditions

In detail: what every cinch service includes

Whether you're booking a full or major service, here's a full list of work, checks and reporting you'll get when you service your car with us.

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Servicing work

  • Drain and refill the engine oil, matched to your car's required grade

  • Replace the engine oil filter

  • Replace the air filter and clean the housing

  • Reset all tyre pressures to the manufacturer standard

  • Reset all wheel nuts to the manufacturer torque requirements

  • Top-up the windscreen washer fluid if required

  • Top-up the engine coolant if required

  • Reset the service light or service counter

  • Stamp the service book to show the service has been conducted at a cinch service centre

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Interior checks

  • Brake operation through the pedal

  • Operation of the steering controls

  • Operation of the clutch (if fitted to the car) and adjust if required

  • Operation of the gearbox

  • The horn is functioning correctly

  • Operation of interior lights

  • Condition and operation of the driver's mirrors (rear-view and external door mirrors)

  • Operation of the air-con

  • Seatbelts on all seats, including the lap belts

  • Operation of all external locks and handles

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Exterior checks

  • Vehicle body for any visible damage

  • Wheels and/or wheel trims for damage

  • Visual check for exhaust smoke when the engine is running

  • Operation of exterior lights

  • Condition of the wheel hubs and bearings

  • Tyre size and tyre specification are correct for the vehicle

  • Tyre condition and tread depths on all tyres (including the spare if there is one in the car)

  • Windscreen wiper condition and operation (ensure they clear the screen correctly)

  • Rear screen wiper condition and operation (if fitted to the car)

  • Screen washer operation

  • Headlight washer operation (if fitted to the car)

  • Windscreen for chips and cracks

  • Condition of the number plate

  • Operation of the number plate lights

  • Glow plug indicator is operational (if fitted to the car)

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Engine bay checks

  • Check for any fluid leaks

  • Check the timing belt replacement interval and report if a service is required

  • Check the condition of the radiator and cooling fans

  • Check seals on the coolant and radiator cap seals

  • Check the condition and tension of any auxiliary drive belts

  • Check the spark plug replacement interval and report if a service is required

  • Provide a report of the battery health

  • Test alternator charging rate

Mechanic checking under car at a cinch service centre

Under the car checks

  • Condition and security of the undertray (if fitted to the car)

  • Visually check the condition of the fuel lines

  • Drive shaft gaiters for security and leaks

  • Gearbox for signs of damage or leaks

  • Transfer box and differentials for leaks

  • Brake pads and report on the wear level

  • Brake discs and report on the wear level

  • Brake system for security and any leaks or damage

  • Brake lines, pipes and hoses for any leaks

  • Brake servo operation

  • All steering linkages and suspension components for security and any wear or corrosion

  • Steering rack and suspension gaiters

  • Shock absorbers and report any leaks

  • Exhaust system for any damage or corrosion

  • Spark plug wires

cinch servicing: how it works

It's as easy as going from A to B

Step 1: Booking

Phone us on 0333 015 4101 and we'll get you booked in (stores that offer servicing are at the top of this page)

Step 2: Arrival

We’ll chat through your recent experiences with the car, including anything specific you’d like us to look at

Step 3: The service

During the service you’re welcome to wait on our comfy sofas and enjoy a free coffee, or go and come back. After the service, we’ll take payment and talk to you about any additional work we feel might be needed

Step 4: Additional work

If we advise your car needs more work we’ll be fully transparent with the costs - both parts and labour. It’s your call what to do next - there will be no pressure from us to do any extra work

Servicing FAQs

Ready to book a service?

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Speak to our team on 0333 015 4101 and book a service at your closest cinch Store. We currently offer servicing at the following stores:

  • Birmingham

  • Bristol

  • Manchester

  • Northampton