Small or major service — what does your car need?
"Do I need a small service or a major service?" — a question we hear almost every week. This guide explains the difference, what exactly gets checked and replaced, how often you need a service, and why a major service at AutoJet includes a free APK inspection. We work out the exact price for your car by license plate, right in the WhatsApp chat.
Small or major service: the difference in short
A small service is basic maintenance: oil and oil filter change, plus a series of checks on fluids, lighting, brakes and tyres. A major service goes further — that adds the air filter and cabin (pollen) filter, along with a more thorough inspection of the car.
In short: the small service keeps your car healthy in between, the major service is the more extensive moment where we really go over everything.
What's included in a small service? (from €170)
With a small service we replace the engine oil and oil filter and go through a checklist: brakes, tyres (pressure), lighting, wipers, fluid levels (coolant, washer fluid) and the battery. That way you know the basics of your car are in order.
The small service is from €170 with us — the exact price depends on your car type and the amount/type of oil needed, which we work out by license plate.
What's included in a major service? (from €320, with free APK)
The major service includes everything from the small service, plus:
- Air filter replacement.
- Cabin (pollen) filter replacement.
- A thorough inspection of the chassis, suspension, exhaust and other wear parts.
The major service is from €320 with us — and that includes a free APK inspection (normally €70). That saves you a separate appointment and money.
How often do you need a service?
As a rule of thumb: a small service roughly every year or every 15,000 km, and a major service roughly every 2 years or 30,000 km — but this varies by make and model. Some manufacturers specify different intervals, or indicate when a service is due through the service light in the car itself.
Not sure when your car is due? Send us your license plate and mileage, and we'll check the manufacturer's recommendation for your car.
Exact price: send your license plate
The prices above are guide prices — the exact cost for your car depends on make, model, engine size and the type of oil/filters needed. Send us your license plate on WhatsApp, and we'll work out the price and schedule an appointment right away.
Frequently asked questions about small and major services
What's the difference between a small and a major service?
With a small service we replace the oil and oil filter and check the key components. With a major service the air filter and cabin filter are added, plus a more thorough inspection of the whole car.
What does a small service cost?
A small service is from €170 with us. The exact price depends on your car type and the oil needed — we work it out by license plate.
What does a major service cost?
A major service is from €320 with us, including a free APK inspection (normally €70). The exact price also depends on your car type.
Is the APK really free with a major service?
Yes, with a major service at AutoJet the APK inspection is included — you pay nothing extra for it, even though it normally costs €70.
How often should I get a service?
As a guideline: a small service roughly every year or 15,000 km, a major service roughly every 2 years or 30,000 km. This varies by make — send your license plate and we'll check what applies to your car.
Which service does my car need right now?
That depends on when your car last had a service and its current mileage. Send your license plate and last service date on WhatsApp and we'll advise which service makes sense.
Need a service? We'll price it by license plate.
Small service from €170 · major service from €320 with free APK