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Car Service Schedule Checker

See the recommended service intervals for any make — how often a car should be serviced by miles and months. Pick a manufacturer to see its schedule, then check whether a specific car was actually serviced on time.

How to use the service schedule checker

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Pick the make

Choose the manufacturer to see its recommended service schedule — fixed or variable, by miles and months.

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See the intervals

We show how often that make recommends servicing, including oil-service and major-inspection guidance.

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Verify a real car

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

Service intervals by manufacturer

Recommended service schedules for 45 makes. Tap a brand to expand.

Alfa Romeo service intervals

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 intervals

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 intervals

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 intervals

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 intervals

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 intervals

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 intervals

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 intervals

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 intervals

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 intervals

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 intervals

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 intervals

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 intervals

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 intervals

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 intervals

Jeep typically services at 12 months or 12,500 miles, though the interval varies by engine and model. Check the handbook.

Kia service intervals

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 intervals

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 intervals

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 intervals

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 intervals

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.

Mini service intervals

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 intervals

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 intervals

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 intervals

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 intervals

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 intervals

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 intervals

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 intervals

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 intervals

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 intervals

Subaru typically services at 12 months or 12,500 miles, with the interval varying by engine and model. Check the handbook.

Suzuki service intervals

Suzuki typically services at 12 months or 12,500 miles, though the interval varies by model and engine.

Toyota service intervals

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 intervals

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 intervals

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 intervals

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, or been stretched well past its interval — 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 and mileages, 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.

Service schedule — FAQs

How often should I service my car?

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

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. The service history is what actually happened — the record of services that were 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 and BMW) 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.

Does a longer service interval mean less maintenance?

Not necessarily — it usually reflects better oils and engineering, not a car that needs less care. What matters is that whatever the schedule says was actually followed. Missed or stretched services show up as gaps in the service history and can shorten a car's life, so buyers should verify the record.

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. No records found means no charge.