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Car Service Schedule Checker

Enter a registration to see the recommended service intervals for that car — engine oil, timing belt or chain, brake fluid, gearbox oil, coolant and spark plugs — worked out from its make, engine and year. Then check whether the work was actually done.

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How the service schedule checker works

1

Enter the registration

The official DVLA record gives the make, fuel, engine size and year; the DVSA MOT record adds the model and the mileage at every test.

2

See the schedule

We match the engine to our tables and show each item — oil, cambelt or chain, brake fluid, gearbox, coolant, plugs — with a label saying how firm the figure is.

3

Verify it was done

Run a full service history check on the same registration to see whether that specific car actually kept to the schedule.

What the checker covers

Every line is labelled manufacturer-published, reported (desk research) or typical (the industry norm), so you can see how much weight to put on it. Nothing here has been confirmed against your individual car.

Engine oil & filter

The core interval, by engine where the brand splits it (VW Group's fixed vs Longlife, Kia's turbo vs non-turbo, Mazda's 2.2 diesel).

Timing belt or chain

Which drive the engine family uses, the replacement interval where one is published, and whether it's an interference engine.

Brake fluid

Almost always a time-based item — two years for most brands, three for Honda, four for Renault, three-then-two for VW Group.

Gearbox oil

Manual and automatic listed separately, including the dual-clutch boxes with a real interval (VW's wet-clutch DSG) and the ones the maker calls 'filled for life'.

Coolant

Long-life first-change intervals, and which brands treat it as filled for life.

Spark plugs & fuel filter

Plugs on petrol cars, the fuel filter on diesels, and the cabin filter on everything.

What the registration can't tell us: a turbo from a non-turbo of the same capacity, a manual from an automatic, or which of two service regimes a car was sold on. Where two engines fit the description we show both. The engine code on the V5C, the handbook or a franchised dealer quoting the VIN settles it.

No registration to hand? Browse by make

Pick a marque for its intervals, or go straight to cambelt or chain by engine if that's the only question you came with.

Service intervals by manufacturer

Recommended service schedules for 46 makes, 36 of them broken down engine by engine against the manufacturer's own documents. Tap a brand to expand.

Alfa Romeo service intervals14 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
Every 12 months or 9,000 miles (8 of 14 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Every 12 months or 12,000 miles (4 of 14 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Brake fluid
Every 2 years (14 of 14 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 14 Alfa Romeo engines whose drive we have confirmed, 9 run a belt and 5 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across Alfa Romeo's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. Alfa Romeo typically services at 12 months or 12,500 miles, but the interval varies by engine — petrol and diesel schedules differ, and older models used shorter distance intervals. Check the service plan for the specific engine.

Aixam service intervals

Aixam microcars are serviced annually, with a typical distance interval of around 6,000 miles. Intervals vary by model — check the handbook.

Alpine service intervals15 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
Every 2 years or 36,000 miles (11 of 15 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Every 2 years or 20,000 miles (3 of 15 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Brake fluid
Every 3 years or 74,500 miles (11 of 15 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Every 3 years (2 of 15 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 11 Alpine engines whose drive we have confirmed, 4 run a belt and 7 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across Alpine's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. Alpine services the A110 on a fixed schedule, typically 12 months or 12,000 miles. Track use shortens the recommended oil-change interval.

Audi service intervals15 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
Every 12 months or 9,300 miles (15 of 15 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Every 2 years or 18,600 miles (15 of 15 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Brake fluid
First at 3 years, then every 2 years (15 of 15 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 15 Audi engines whose drive we have confirmed, 10 run a belt and 5 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across Audi's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. Audi runs two regimes, and which one applies is set per car. Longlife (variable) servicing runs up to 2 years or 19,000 miles; fixed servicing is 12 months or around 9,300 miles. Longlife is not offered on every engine and requires the correct oil specification, so two identical-looking Audis can be on very different schedules.

Bentley service intervals5 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
Every 12 months or 10,000 miles (5 of 5 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Brake fluid
Every 2 years (4 of 5 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 4 Bentley engines whose drive we have confirmed, 0 run a belt and 4 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across Bentley's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. Bentley services annually, typically at 12 months or 10,000 miles, with the exact schedule varying by model. Servicing is recommended through authorised Bentley dealers.

BMW service intervals12 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
CBS — no fixed interval; BMW UK's own Service Inclusive plan treats 2 years / 18,000 miles as the point the first service is normally due (12 of 12 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Brake fluid
First at 3 years, then every 2 years (12 of 12 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 12 BMW engines whose drive we have confirmed, 0 run a belt and 12 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across BMW's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. BMW uses Condition Based Servicing (CBS), which calculates each item — oil, brake fluid, spark plugs, filters — from actual use rather than a fixed distance. BMW publishes no single mileage interval: in normal use oil services commonly fall anywhere between roughly 9,000–18,000 miles, with the car itself calling the service. Treat any fixed "BMW interval" figure with caution.

Chrysler service intervals

Chrysler typically services at 12 months or around 10,000 to 12,000 miles depending on model and engine. Check the handbook for the specific vehicle.

Citroën service intervals10 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
Every 12 months (2 of 10 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Every 12 months or 6,000 miles (2 of 10 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Brake fluid
Every 2 years (9 of 10 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Every 2 years or 16,000 miles (1 of 10 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 9 Citroën engines whose drive we have confirmed, 6 run a belt and 3 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across Citroën's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. Citroën's interval varies by engine and build date — the 1.6 HDi moved from 12,500 to 16,000 miles part-way through its life, and some engines run a 2-year schedule with an annual inspection recommended in between.

Cupra service intervals15 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
Every 12 months or 9,300 miles (15 of 15 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Every 2 years or 18,600 miles (15 of 15 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Brake fluid
First at 3 years, then every 2 years (15 of 15 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 15 Cupra engines whose drive we have confirmed, 10 run a belt and 5 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across Cupra's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. Cupra follows VW Group servicing. Fixed servicing is 12 months or around 9,300 miles; variable (Longlife) servicing runs up to 2 years or 19,000 miles. Which applies is set per car, and Longlife is not available on every engine.

DAF service intervals

DAF intervals are usage-based rather than fixed, typically managed through MultiSupport maintenance contracts and set from mileage, load and duty cycle. Distance intervals vary widely by application.

Dacia service intervals15 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
Every 2 years or 36,000 miles (11 of 15 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Every 2 years or 20,000 miles (3 of 15 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Brake fluid
Every 3 years or 74,500 miles (11 of 15 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Every 3 years (2 of 15 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 11 Dacia engines whose drive we have confirmed, 4 run a belt and 7 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across Dacia's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. Dacia's interval varies by engine — the 1.0 petrol runs to 12 months or 12,000 miles while hybrids run to 18,000 miles, and some models schedule the oil and filter change every 2 years or 18,000 miles with an annual inspection in between.

Dodge service intervals

Dodge typically services at 12 months or around 10,000 miles, though the schedule varies by model and engine. Check the handbook.

DS service intervals10 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
Every 12 months (2 of 10 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Every 12 months or 6,000 miles (2 of 10 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Brake fluid
Every 2 years (9 of 10 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Every 2 years or 16,000 miles (1 of 10 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 9 DS engines whose drive we have confirmed, 6 run a belt and 3 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across DS's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. DS follows the Stellantis schedule, which varies by engine and build date — some engines run 12 months or 12,500 miles, others 16,000 miles, and some a 2-year interval with an annual inspection in between.

Ferrari service intervals

Ferrari services annually regardless of mileage, with major items falling at longer intervals that vary by model. Ferrari tracks servicing on its own proprietary system.

Fiat service intervals14 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
Every 12 months or 9,000 miles (8 of 14 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Every 12 months or 12,000 miles (4 of 14 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Brake fluid
Every 2 years (14 of 14 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 14 Fiat engines whose drive we have confirmed, 9 run a belt and 5 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across Fiat's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. Fiat typically services at 12 months or 12,000 miles, but the interval varies by engine and model — the 500 and Panda are on annual schedules while some larger and diesel models run longer distance intervals.

Ford service intervals15 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
Every 12 months or 12,500 miles (9 of 15 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Every 2 years or 18,000 miles (4 of 15 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Brake fluid
Every 2 years (15 of 15 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 15 Ford engines whose drive we have confirmed, 10 run a belt and 5 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across Ford's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. Ford publishes a per-model interval table rather than one brand-wide figure, and it varies by model, engine and age. Many cars run an annual inspection with an interim service in between, commonly on a 12-month or 12,500-mile basis, but some models and later cars differ — check the schedule for the specific vehicle.

Honda service intervals15 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
Every 12 months (4 of 15 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Every 12 months or 6,250 miles (4 of 15 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Brake fluid
Every 3 years (11 of 15 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 15 Honda engines whose drive we have confirmed, 1 run a belt and 14 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across Honda's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. Honda typically services at 12 months or 12,500 miles. Models fitted with Maintenance Minder adjust the interval to actual driving conditions rather than a fixed distance.

Hyundai service intervals19 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
Every 12 months or 10,000 miles (12 of 19 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Every 12 months or 20,000 miles (7 of 19 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Brake fluid
Every 2 years or 20,000 miles (14 of 19 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Every 2 years or 40,000 miles (5 of 19 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 17 Hyundai engines whose drive we have confirmed, 1 run a belt and 16 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across Hyundai's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. Hyundai's interval depends on fuel type. Petrol, hybrid and electric models run 12 months or 10,000 miles; diesels run a much longer 2 years or 20,000 miles. Servicing on time protects the 5-year warranty.

Infiniti service intervals

Infiniti serviced at 12 months or around 10,000 miles, with larger inspections at longer intervals. The brand has withdrawn from Europe, so check the handbook for the specific model.

Iveco service intervals

Iveco intervals are usage-based — the Daily range is typically annual or around 30,000 km, and heavy-duty vehicles follow fleet-specific schedules set by duty cycle.

Jaguar service intervals13 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
Every 2 years or 21,000 miles (6 of 13 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Every 12 months or 16,000 miles (5 of 13 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Brake fluid
Every 3 years (13 of 13 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 13 Jaguar engines whose drive we have confirmed, 3 run a belt and 10 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across Jaguar's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. Jaguar's interval depends on the engine. Petrol Ingenium models run 12 months or 16,000 miles; diesel Ingenium models run up to 2 years or 21,000 miles, shortened automatically by short-journey use. Older V6 and V8 engines follow different schedules again.

Jeep service intervals14 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
Every 12 months or 9,000 miles (8 of 14 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Every 12 months or 12,000 miles (4 of 14 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Brake fluid
Every 2 years (14 of 14 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 14 Jeep engines whose drive we have confirmed, 9 run a belt and 5 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across Jeep's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. Jeep typically services at 12 months or 12,500 miles, though the interval varies by engine and model. Check the handbook.

Kia service intervals14 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
Every 12 months or 10,000 miles (10 of 14 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Every 12 months or 20,000 miles (5 of 14 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Brake fluid
Every 2 years or 20,000 miles (10 of 14 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Every 4 years or 26,000 miles (1 of 14 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 14 Kia engines whose drive we have confirmed, 3 run a belt and 11 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across Kia's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. Kia's interval depends on the engine, not just the fuel. Turbocharged petrols run 12 months or 10,000 miles, while naturally-aspirated petrols and diesels run 12 months or 20,000 miles. Servicing on time at an authorised dealer protects the 7-year warranty.

Land Rover service intervals13 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
Every 2 years or 21,000 miles (6 of 13 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Every 12 months or 16,000 miles (5 of 13 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Brake fluid
Every 3 years (13 of 13 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 13 Land Rover engines whose drive we have confirmed, 3 run a belt and 10 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across Land Rover's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. Land Rover's interval depends on the engine. Petrol Ingenium models run 12 months or 16,000 miles; diesel Ingenium models run up to 2 years or 21,000 miles, shortened automatically by short-journey use. Older engines follow different schedules again.

Lexus service intervals17 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
Every 12 months or 10,000 miles (14 of 17 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Every 12 months or 12,500 miles (2 of 17 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Brake fluid
Every 2 years (17 of 17 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 11 Lexus engines whose drive we have confirmed, 0 run a belt and 11 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across Lexus's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. Lexus typically services at 12 months or 10,000 miles, with hybrids on the same schedule and services alternating between intermediate and full.

Maserati service intervals

Maserati services annually, typically at 12 months or 12,500 miles, with major items at longer intervals that vary by model. Servicing requires specialist tools and equipment.

Mazda service intervals16 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
Every 12 months or 12,500 miles (8 of 16 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Brake fluid
Every 2 years or 25,000 miles (8 of 16 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 16 Mazda engines whose drive we have confirmed, 2 run a belt and 14 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across Mazda's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. Mazda's interval depends on the engine. Petrol models run 12 months or 12,500 miles, while the Skyactiv-D 2.2 diesel runs a much shorter 12 months or about 6,200 miles. Brake fluid is a 2-year item on both.

Mercedes-Benz service intervals12 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
Every 12 months or 10,000 miles (8 of 12 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Every 2 years or 24,000 miles (1 of 12 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Brake fluid
Every 2 years (12 of 12 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 12 Mercedes-Benz engines whose drive we have confirmed, 1 run a belt and 11 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across Mercedes-Benz's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. Mercedes-Benz uses ASSYST / ASSYST PLUS, which calculates the interval from driving style and conditions rather than a fixed distance. Services alternate between A and B, and in normal use fall roughly between 9,000–18,500 miles and 12–24 months — the car states its own due date.

MG service intervals16 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
Every 12 months or 15,000 miles (11 of 16 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Every 12 months or 10,000 miles (1 of 16 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Brake fluid
Every 2 years or 30,000 miles (16 of 16 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 11 MG engines whose drive we have confirmed, 1 run a belt and 10 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across MG's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. MG servicing is generally annual, but the mileage limit varies by model and powertrain — the petrol and EV schedules differ, and MG has revised them across model generations. Check the schedule for the specific model and year rather than assuming a single figure.

Mini service intervals12 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
CBS — no fixed interval; BMW UK's own Service Inclusive plan treats 2 years / 18,000 miles as the point the first service is normally due (12 of 12 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Brake fluid
First at 3 years, then every 2 years (12 of 12 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 12 Mini engines whose drive we have confirmed, 0 run a belt and 12 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across Mini's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. MINI uses BMW's Condition Based Servicing (CBS), which calculates each item from actual use rather than a fixed distance. There is no single published mileage interval — oil services commonly fall between roughly 9,000–18,000 miles depending on how the car is driven.

Nissan service intervals12 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
Every 12 months or 9,000 miles (5 of 12 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Every 12 months or 18,000 miles (1 of 12 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Brake fluid
Every 2 years or 18,000 miles (8 of 12 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Every 2 years or 12,000 miles (1 of 12 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 10 Nissan engines whose drive we have confirmed, 1 run a belt and 9 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across Nissan's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. Nissan's interval depends on fuel type — petrol models run 12 months or 12,500 miles, diesels 12 months or 18,000 miles. The Leaf and other EVs are on a simplified annual schedule.

Opel service intervals15 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
Every 12 months or 20,000 miles (10 of 15 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Every 12 months or 10,000 miles (2 of 15 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Brake fluid
Every 2 years (15 of 15 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 15 Opel engines whose drive we have confirmed, 5 run a belt and 10 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across Opel's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. Opel shares Vauxhall's schedules, which vary by era and engine. GM-era petrol models commonly ran 12 months or 20,000 miles, several diesels considerably shorter, and Stellantis-era cars follow the PSA schedules. There is no single Opel interval — check the handbook for the model year.

Peugeot service intervals10 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
Every 12 months (2 of 10 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Every 12 months or 6,000 miles (2 of 10 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Brake fluid
Every 2 years (9 of 10 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Every 2 years or 16,000 miles (1 of 10 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 9 Peugeot engines whose drive we have confirmed, 6 run a belt and 3 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across Peugeot's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. Peugeot's interval varies by engine and build date — the 1.6 HDi moved from 12,500 to 16,000 miles part-way through its life, and some engines run a 2-year schedule with an annual inspection recommended in between.

Piaggio service intervals

Piaggio intervals vary by model and engine size — commercial vehicles are typically annual or around 6,000 miles, and scooters follow their own model-specific schedules.

Polestar service intervals6 engines researched
Brake fluid
Every 2 years (1 of 6 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 1 Polestar engines whose drive we have confirmed, 1 run a belt and 0 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across Polestar's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. Polestar runs a longer EV interval — the Polestar 2 is serviced every 2 years or 20,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is no engine oil to change, so the schedule covers brakes, fluids, tyres and software, and the car raises the reminder itself as the interval approaches.

Porsche service intervals12 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
Every 2 years or 20,000 miles (10 of 12 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Every 12 months or 10,000 miles (1 of 12 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Brake fluid
Every 2 years (12 of 12 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 10 Porsche engines whose drive we have confirmed, 0 run a belt and 10 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across Porsche's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. Porsche's schedule depends on the drivetrain. Combustion models run a fixed 12 months or about 12,400 miles; the electric Taycan and Macan Electric run 2 years or 20,000 miles. Brake fluid is a 2-year item throughout, and GT models follow their own shorter schedules.

Renault service intervals15 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
Every 2 years or 36,000 miles (11 of 15 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Every 2 years or 20,000 miles (3 of 15 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Brake fluid
Every 3 years or 74,500 miles (11 of 15 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Every 3 years (2 of 15 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 11 Renault engines whose drive we have confirmed, 4 run a belt and 7 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across Renault's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. Renault publishes no single interval — its own guidance is that the schedule varies by model and engine. Many dCi diesels run to 18,000 miles and some petrols to 12,000, both on a 12-month basis, but check the schedule for the specific car.

SEAT service intervals15 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
Every 12 months or 9,300 miles (15 of 15 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Every 2 years or 18,600 miles (15 of 15 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Brake fluid
First at 3 years, then every 2 years (15 of 15 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 15 SEAT engines whose drive we have confirmed, 10 run a belt and 5 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across SEAT's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. SEAT follows VW Group servicing. Fixed servicing is 12 months or around 9,300 miles; variable (Longlife) servicing runs up to 2 years or 19,000 miles. Which applies is set per car, and Longlife is not offered on every engine.

Skoda service intervals15 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
Every 12 months or 9,300 miles (15 of 15 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Every 2 years or 18,600 miles (15 of 15 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Brake fluid
First at 3 years, then every 2 years (15 of 15 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 15 Skoda engines whose drive we have confirmed, 10 run a belt and 5 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across Skoda's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. Škoda follows VW Group servicing. Fixed servicing is 12 months or around 9,300 miles; variable (Longlife) servicing runs up to 2 years or 19,000 miles. Which regime a car is on is set per vehicle, and Longlife is not available on every engine.

Subaru service intervals10 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
Every 12 months or 12,000 miles (7 of 10 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Every 12 months or 10,000 miles (4 of 10 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Brake fluid
Every 2 years or 20,000 miles (6 of 10 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Every 2 years (3 of 10 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 9 Subaru engines whose drive we have confirmed, 2 run a belt and 7 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across Subaru's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. Subaru typically services at 12 months or 12,500 miles, with the interval varying by engine and model. Check the handbook.

Suzuki service intervals16 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
Every 12 months or 12,500 miles (8 of 16 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Every 12 months or 9,000 miles (6 of 16 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Brake fluid
Every 2 years or 24,855 miles (8 of 16 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Every 2 years or 18,641 miles (5 of 16 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 16 Suzuki engines whose drive we have confirmed, 1 run a belt and 15 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across Suzuki's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. Suzuki typically services at 12 months or 12,500 miles, though the interval varies by model and engine.

Toyota service intervals17 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
Every 12 months or 10,000 miles (14 of 17 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Every 12 months or 12,500 miles (2 of 17 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Brake fluid
Every 2 years (17 of 17 engines)Reported · desk researchSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 11 Toyota engines whose drive we have confirmed, 0 run a belt and 11 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across Toyota's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. Toyota runs a fixed 12-month or 10,000-mile schedule, alternating between intermediate and full services. Hybrids follow the same intervals, with an added hybrid health check.

Vauxhall service intervals15 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
Every 12 months or 20,000 miles (10 of 15 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Every 12 months or 10,000 miles (2 of 15 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Brake fluid
Every 2 years (15 of 15 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 15 Vauxhall engines whose drive we have confirmed, 5 run a belt and 10 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across Vauxhall's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. Vauxhall has no single interval — it varies by era and engine. GM-era petrol models commonly ran 12 months or 20,000 miles (some early Astras on a 2-year ecoFLEX flexible schedule), several diesels considerably shorter, and Stellantis-era cars such as the Corsa F, Mokka B and Astra L follow PSA schedules. Check the handbook for the model year.

Volkswagen service intervals15 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
Every 12 months or 9,300 miles (15 of 15 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Every 2 years or 18,600 miles (15 of 15 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Brake fluid
First at 3 years, then every 2 years (15 of 15 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 15 Volkswagen engines whose drive we have confirmed, 10 run a belt and 5 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across Volkswagen's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. Volkswagen runs two regimes, and which one applies is set per car. Fixed servicing is 12 months or around 9,300 miles; Longlife (variable) servicing runs up to 2 years or 19,000 miles. Longlife is not offered on every engine and requires the correct oil specification.

Volvo service intervals12 engines researched
Engine oil & filter
Every 12 months or 18,000 miles (11 of 12 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Every 2 years or 18,000 miles (1 of 12 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Brake fluid
Every 2 years (12 of 12 engines)Manufacturer-publishedSource
Timing belt or chain
Of the 11 Volvo engines whose drive we have confirmed, 9 run a belt and 2 a chain. Belt or chain by engine

Figures counted across Volvo's researched engines — no single interval is the whole marque's rule. Volvo services petrol, diesel and hybrid models every 12 months or 18,000 miles. Fully electric models run a longer 2 years or 18,000 miles. The service reminder adjusts to actual driving conditions.

Yamaha service intervals

Yamaha intervals vary by model and engine size — motorcycles typically need servicing annually or around every 6,000 miles. Always refer to the owner's manual for model-specific intervals.

Recommended schedule vs what actually happened

A service schedule is only worth as much as the servicing that actually followed it. A car sold as "fully serviced" might have skipped a year, stretched an oil change well past its interval, or never had the cambelt the schedule called for at six years — and the schedule alone can't tell you which. That's why buyers pair the recommended intervals with the car's real manufacturer service history: the dealer records show the actual dates, mileages and work done, so you can see whether the car kept up. If the paperwork is missing, our guide on recovering a lost service history explains what you can still retrieve, and our cambelt guide covers what to look for in the record on a belt-driven engine.

Service schedule — FAQs

How does the checker know my car's service schedule from the registration?

The registration is looked up on the official DVLA record, which gives the make, fuel type, engine capacity and year of manufacture; the DVSA MOT record adds the model and the mileage at every test. We match those against our tables of manufacturer schedules and timing-drive data by engine family. It's a good match for most mainstream cars, but the registration can't tell a turbo from a non-turbo of the same size or a manual from an automatic — where two engines fit, we show both.

How often should I service my car?

Most manufacturers recommend a service every 12 months or every 10,000–12,500 miles, whichever comes first — but it varies by make, engine and whether the car uses a fixed or variable ("longlife") schedule. Enter a registration above to see the schedule for a specific car, or pick the make. Sticking to the schedule protects the warranty and the resale value.

Does my car have a timing belt or a chain, and when is it due?

It depends on the engine, not the badge — the same model can have a chain in one engine and a belt in another. Enter the registration and the timing-drive card tells you which drive your engine family uses, the replacement interval where one is published, and whether it's an interference engine (where a failed belt wrecks the engine). Several modern small engines — Ford's 1.0 EcoBoost, Stellantis' 1.2 PureTech, Honda's 1.0 VTEC Turbo — use a wet belt that runs in the engine oil, which makes on-time oil changes part of the belt's service life.

Is this data guaranteed?

No. Every line carries a label: manufacturer-published, reported (desk research from published schedules, parts catalogues and trade sources) or typical (the industry norm where we hold nothing for that brand). None of it has been confirmed against your individual car. Treat it as a starting point and check the handbook, the service plan or a franchised dealer quoting the VIN before booking or skipping work.

What's the difference between a service schedule and a service history?

The service schedule is what the manufacturer recommends — how often the car should be serviced and which items are due when. The service history is what actually happened — the record of the work that was carried out. This tool shows the recommended schedule; to see whether a specific car was actually serviced on time, run a full service history check on its registration.

What's a variable or 'longlife' service interval?

Some makes (notably VW Group, BMW and Mercedes) use a variable schedule: instead of a fixed mileage, the car's computer monitors how it's driven and signals when a service is due, sometimes up to two years or ~18,000–20,000 miles for gentle use. It's convenient but means intervals can be long, so on a used car it's worth checking the actual service record rather than assuming.

How do I check if a car was serviced to schedule?

Run our full service history check on the car's registration (£9.99). It retrieves the manufacturer's own dealer service records — the dates, mileages and work done — so you can compare them against the recommended schedule shown here and see whether the car kept up, and whether the cambelt, brake fluid and gearbox entries are there. No records found means no charge.