Services

We are your local one-stop-shop for all your motoring needs

We provide full motoring service facilities along with MOT, tyres, exhaust and air conditioning expertise.
You can book with us online or by phoning your local PTA Motoring centre.
You can also buy leading tyre brands from us at competitive prices online or in-store.

At our PTA Motoring service centres we have invested in the latest technology to enable our expert staff to
support your vehicle to dealership standards, without the associated main dealer prices.
Our mechanics will provide sound advice, professional workmanship and a report on all work carried out.

PTA Interim Service

The PTA Interim Service is recommended every 6,000 miles or 6 months.
Our PTA Interim Service includes the following checks.
1. Check clutch operation for drag, slip or judder noise and adjust where possible
2. Check windscreen wiper blade condition and operation
3. Check rear wiper condition and operation
4. Check windscreen washer and top up if required
5. Check operation of exterior lights
6. Check the horn
7. Check and top-up power steering reservoir
8. Check brake fluid level and top up if required
9. Check & top up clutch fluid
10. Check wheel alignment or tracking and report
11. Inspect exhaust system and catalytic convertor if fitted for leaks, security and noise
12. Check shock absorber condition and report on any serious leaks
13. Check wheel bearings for excessive play or noise
14. Check steering rack gaiters
15. Check for general oil leaks
16. Remove wheels
17. Check tyre size and tyre fitted according to side wall instructions
18. Check tyres, tread depth, including spare
19. Check and adjust tyre pressures
20. Check wheels for damage or distortion
21. Check brake pads and or brake shoes for wear or damage
22. Check Brake discs and drums for wear, cracks, corrosion, scoring etc
23. Check brake callipers for leaks and security
24. Check foot brake shoes for wear or damage
25. Inspect operation of wheel cylinders and report any leaks or defects
26. Visually check brake hydraulic system, pipes and hoses for any leaks or corrosion where visible
27. Check steering and suspension components for wear and corrosion
28. Check drive shaft gaiters for security, condition and report leaks
29. Drain and refill engine oil
30. Replace oil filter
31. Set wheel nut torque to manufacturer’s settings
32. Check for timing belt replacement interval and report if due according to mileage or age
33. Check pollen filter replacement interval and report if due according to mileage or age
34. Reset vehicle service light where applicable
35. Stamp service book
36. Road test
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PTA Full Service

The PTA Full Service should be completed every 15,000 miles or every 12 months. Our Full Service includes the following checks and stages:
1. Check clutch operation for drag, slip or judder and adjust where possible
2. Visual check for exhaust smoke
3. Check ABS warning light for correct operation
4. Check brake servo system operation
5. Check mirror condition
6. Check seatbelts front and rear
7. Check number plates condition and security
8. Check windscreen for chips & cracks
9. Check windscreen wiper conditionand operation
10. Check rear wiper condition and operation
11. Check windscreen washer operations and top up if required
12. Check operation of exterior lights
13. Check horn
14. Check fuel cap and seal condition
15. Check condition and tension of fan and alternator bels
16. Check condition and tension of auxiliary belts, (excluding cam belt)
17. Visually inspect expansion bottle or tank for condition, leaks and cap security
18. Visually check condition of radiator cap
19. Check electric cooling fan for operation
20. Check diesel heater plug indicator operation where fitted
21. Visual inspection of HT leads
22. Check external condition of distributor cap or coil pack where visible
23. Check battery security and lubricate terminals
24. Top up battery electrolyte if applicable and not sealed
25. Test effectiveness of starter motor
26. Test alternator charging rate
27. Check and top-up power steering reservoir (if applicable)
28. Check & Top up clutch fluid (if applicable)
29. Check and report wheel alignment or tracking and report
30. Check radiator condition where visible and report any leaks
31. Check coolant hoses where visible for leaks, condition and report
32. Inspect exhaust system inc catalytic convertor if fitted for leaks, security and noise
33. Check visual condition of fuel lines
34. Check propshaft, drive shaft, joints and grease nipples where fitted
35. Check and top up axle and/or transaxle oil (if applicable)
36. Top up gear box fluid where applicable and if not sealed
37. Check shock absorber condition and report on any serious leaks
38. Check wheel bearings for excessive play or noise
39. Check steering rack gaiters condition
40. Check for general oil leaks (report any serious leaks)
41. Remove wheels
42. Check tyre size and tyre fitted according to side wall instructions
43. Check tyre condition, tread depth, including spare
44. Check and adjust tyre pressures (including spare)
45. Check wheels for damage or distortion
46. Check brake pads for wear or damage
47. Check Brake discs and drums for wear, cracks, corrosion, scoring and pitting
48. Check brake callipers for leaks and security
49. Check foot brake shoes for wear or damage
50. Inspect operation of wheel cylinders and report any leaks or defects
51. Visually check brake hydraulic system, pipes and hoses for any leaks and corrosion where visible
52. Check security of handbrake linkages and travel, lubricate and adjust if required
53. Check steering and suspension components for wear and corrosion
54. Grease steering and suspension (where applicable)
55. Check drive shaft gaiters for security, condition and report leaks
56. Drain and refill engine oil
57. Replace oil filter
58. Replace air Filter
59. Replace spark plugs for petrol engined vehicles
60. Drain out cooling system and replace coolant to min of 40% antifreeze
61. Replace diesel fuel filter if external from fuel tank
62. Replace petrol fuel filter if external from fuel tank
63. Replace brake fluid and bleed system
64. Lubricate accessible door hinges
65. Lubricate bonnet catch
66. Set wheel nut torque to manufacturer’s settings
67. Check for timing belt replacement interval & report if due according to mileage or age
68. Check for Pollen Filter replacement interval and report if due according to mileage or age
69. Reset vehicle service light where applicable
70. Stamp service book
71. Road test
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The team at PTA are so keen to minimise the disruption to you and the time it takes for your vehicle
maintenance, that they will also arrange a convenient time to collect your car from your home or
place of work (online bookings only), complete the work at your local PTA Motoring service centre,
and return the vehicle to you. This pickup service is available within a 10 mile radius from any of our centres.
Or you can book the maintenance at your chosen PTA centre and wait while we complete the work.
At the end of your service you’ll enjoy getting back into your clean car after we’ve
given it a free wash and vac (online bookings only).

Get in touch with us today to discuss your requirements.