Smithfield Motors offers services designed to meet the needs of your car manufacturer's schedule, offering servicing packages to match your needs, nothing more and nothing less. We service many types of cars. Regardless of age, condition or history we will always provide you with excellent advice on the best maintenance for your vehicle.
Vehicle Servicing
Our services include, but are not limited to:
- Minor and Major Servicing
- Dealer Level Diagnostics
- Air Conditioning Servicing
- Engine and Gearbox Rebuilding
- Clutches, Cambelts, Exhausts and Suspension Repairs
- Window Wiper Fitting and Bulb Changing
- Oil Filter Replacement
- Brake Pads and Discs Replacement
- New Tyres
- Battery Fitting
- Coolant Change
- Brake Fluid Change
- Automatic transmission flush
Hybrid Servicing
Hybrid vehicles have different servicing requirements to standard petrol and diesel cars, but at Smithfield Motors we use the latest diagnostic technology to get on top of any issues so you can drive away with confidence.
What is hybrid technology?
Hybrid cars use a conventional combustion engine and an electric motor powered by a battery. A hybrid may use regenerative braking to power the battery or require plugging in to recharge. Plug ins can generally travel for further distances on battery power alone, making them extremely economical and reducing your emissions.
Hybrids are ideal for town driving where you can run on electric power for incredibly low running costs. The most popular hybrids currently on the market include the Toyota Prius and Yaris, the Volvo XC90 and the Kia Niro. Whatever hybrid you own, we can deliver the best servicing package for your car.
Regular servicing for my hybrid car
Although your vehicle may benefit from the latest hybrid technology, it still makes sense to keep it regularly serviced. This ensures that your hybrid is running smoothly and can detect any niggling issues before they become big problems. The technicians working on your hybrid will run electrical and mechanical checks that help to extend the lifespan of your car and ensure that it is operating at maximum efficiency.
If your hybrid is under warranty then you’ll be expected to adhere to the servicing schedule or risk your cover. A full service history can also significantly increase the resale value of your hybrid vehicle.
Electric Car Servicing
Electric cars have finally come of age. The best offer virtually all the functionality and practicality of traditional petrol or diesel cars, while creating zero exhaust emissions and the potential for very low day-to-day running costs.
With state of the art technology we are now able to offer the servicing of full electric vehicles.
What's included as part of an electric service?
Most of the mechanical aspects of car servicing remain the same for electric vehicles. However, there are a few additional checks that are required as part of comprehensive hybrid car servicing, as displayed in the table below:
- Connect diagnostic for hybrid health check (report live data)
- Check condition of charging point and charging cable
- Visually check high voltage cables and connectors for damage
- Report if inverter coolant is due
- Rotate road wheels to check for brake binding
How often should I service my electric vehicle?
In the majority of cases, electric cars should be serviced at the same intervals as you would a regular car. We recommend checking your owner's manual for more accurate details relating to your vehicle.