Where to get my car serviced near me in St Helens

Car Servicing St Helens : Convenience and Quality : Find the Best Servicing Near You

Importance of regular car servicing

• Oil and filter change: Regularly changing your car's oil and filter is crucial for maintaining engine health and performance. Fresh oil keeps the engine lubricated, reducing friction and preventing damage.

• Brake inspection and service: The braking system plays a critical role in ensuring your safety on the road. During a service, the mechanics will inspect the brake pads, rotors, and fluid to ensure they are functioning correctly and replace any worn-out components.

• Fluid checks and top-ups: Various fluids, such as coolant, transmission fluid, and power steering fluid, are essential for your car's proper functioning. During a service, the mechanics will check fluid levels and top them up if necessary.

• Tyres and alignment: Uneven tyre wear can affect your car's handling and fuel efficiency. Regular tyre rotations and alignments help distribute wear evenly, prolonging tyre life and improving overall performance. If you need tyres on your service, we will let you know and fit new tyres if you wish us to.

• Battery inspection: The battery is responsible for powering various electrical components in your car. A service will include a battery inspection to ensure it is in good condition and functioning correctly.

• Suspension check: We not only check other major components such as top mounts, wishbones and other suspension related components, but the main suspension itself. This is all complimentary with your car service.

• Air filter replacement: A clean air filter is essential for maintaining good air quality in your car's cabin and ensuring optimal engine performance. During a service, the mechanics will replace the air filter if necessary.

Finding the best car servicing near you in St Helens

• Reputation and experience: Look for a car servicing provider in St Helens with a solid reputation such a Fastlane Autocare - The FastFit Centre as well as the years of experience in the industry. Our testimonials from satisfied customers are a good indicator of our quality of service.

• Certifications and accreditations: Check if the mechanics are certified and if the service centre has any industry accreditations such as the AA and RAC. We have both, so you're in safe hands. This demonstrates our commitment to maintaining high standards of expertise and professionalism.

• Range of services: Consider your specific car servicing needs and ensure that the garage offers the necessary services. Whether it's routine maintenance, major repairs, or diagnostics, make sure they have the expertise and equipment to handle your requirements. If you're unsure, we can help.

• Warranty: Find our about any warranties or guarantees offered by the service centre. A warranty provides peace of mind and ensures that you can return to the garage if any issues arise after servicing. With our warranty, you get 12 months parts warranty. This means you have complete peace of mind.

• Pricing: While cost should not be the sole determining factor, it is essential to consider pricing when choosing a car servicing provider. Compare quotes from different providers and ensure that you are getting value for your money. Remember, Cheap car servicing in St Helens isn't always better value for money. Our prices are very competitive and we offer more value for money than any other garage. We are the largest independent garage in St Helen's, Merseyside and our customer service cannot be matched.

Things to consider when choosing a car servicing provider

Tips for maintaining your car between services

Additional services offered for car servicing St Helens

In addition to routine maintenance and repairs, Fastlane Autocare - The FastFit Centre offer a range of additional services to cater to customer needs. These additional services can enhance the overall convenience and value provided by the servicing center. Here are some common additional services offered:

• Air con

• Engine servicing

• Engine repairs

• Tyres

• Wheel Alignment

• Brake repairs

• Suspension repairs

• Batteries

• Battery fitting

• Car Accessories shop

• Wiper replacement

• Bulb replacement

• Diagnostics

Investing in car servicing is a wise decision that ensures your vehicle's longevity, performance, and safety. By choosing a reputable car servicing provider in St Helens, you can enjoy convenience and quality service that meets your specific needs. Consider factors such as reputation, experience, certifications, range of services, and customer satisfaction when choosing a car servicing provider. Additionally, maintaining your car between services is crucial for its overall condition. Regularly checking fluid levels, monitoring tyre pressure, keeping your vehicle clean, paying attention to warning lights, and driving responsibly are key practices that contribute to the long-term health of your car.

At Fastlane Autocare - The FastFit Centre, Car Servicing St Helens, we prioritise convenience and quality in delivering exceptional service for your vehicle. Our experienced team of mechanics is dedicated to your satisfaction, offering efficient turnaround times and a hassle-free experience. Trust us with your car servicing needs and experience the convenience and expertise we are renowned for. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and give your car the care it deserves.

Understanding your car servicing options

When it comes to car servicing in St Helens, it's essential to understand the different options available to you. At Fastlane Autocare - The FastFit Centre, we offer a range of servicing packages tailored to suit your needs and budget.

• Interim Service: For high-mileage drivers or vehicles due for a check-up between major services. Our interim service includes essential checks such as oil and filter replacement, fluid top-ups, and a visual inspection of key components.

• Full Service: For comprehensive peace of mind, our full servicing option covers all the bases. From engine diagnostics to brake inspections, we leave no stone unturned in ensuring your car is in optimal condition. Plus, with our free full health check included in every service package, you can drive away knowing your vehicle has been thoroughly examined for safety and performance.

• Manufacturer's Service: If your car is still under warranty, opting for a manufacturer's service ensures that all maintenance is carried out according to the manufacturer's specifications. This not only preserves your warranty but also maintains the resale value of your vehicle.

The Importance of a full health check

Recently, when servicing a car we found a number of items that was serious defects not only affecting the vehicles Safty, but the drivers safety. We offer this check free with any service package ensuring your safety, and other road users Safty. This was Brought in as part of our safe car campaign.

At Fastlane Autocare - The FastFit Centre, we go the extra mile to ensure your safety on the road. That's why we include a full health check with every servicing package, completely free of charge. During this check, our experienced technicians will meticulously inspect all aspects of your vehicle, from brakes and tyres to lights and fluid levels.

What happens to my car when it's in for a service?

First You'll arrive into our inviting reception area which features a shop for car essentials, accessories and tech. Once your car has been checked in it will be handed over to one of our highly skilled mechanics who will bring the vehicle into our workshop.

Once your vehicle is in, we will then start by checking over componants as part of your service such as suspension, breaks and steering. We also check tyres and lights. This is a check we offer free with any service and is part of our Safe Car campaign. Our aim not only is to not only keep your car is peak condition but keep you safe at the same time. This has always been our priority. We are the only car service centre in St Helens who offers this complimentary service to this standard. This makes us not only proud, but also, makes us happy we know you're safe on the road. As you can see below, the owner of this vehicle was driving around with a broken coil spring. A coil spring is a main component in your suspension set up pushing your vehicle away from the road, cushioning bumps and pot holes and also, keeping the body of your vehicle separated from your wheels and tyres. This coil had broke and was fractured in another area. Not only dangerous but also if this hadn't been caught as part of our complimentary check, the results of damage would not only have meant more down time and the car being off the road again but also damage to tyres, other components and even meant the driver could be stranded unable to move the vehicle should it have broke any further on the vehicle.

Once we have done our first check over we then move on to brakes. We check the discs, pads, break shoes if your vehicle has them, drums and break pipes. We also check copper pipes and any points where break pipes could rub. When your breaks leak, it can cause devastating effects so we always check over these with great care. We also inspect the master and slave cylinder. These are also key components in your breaking system.

As you can see, this vehicle has corroded discs and the pads didn't have much left on them. once we stripped off the old pads and discs, we wire brushed the carrier and checked the calliper seals. Internally, your break calliper has a piston which pushes out when you press your brake. We ensure the calibers are in good a good state ready to be re fitted. Once we re fitted the new discs and pads. the car looked visually better, but thats noting to how good the breaking system become on the vehicle. Much safer!

Now, not only looking better but certainly running, stopping and sitting better on its suspension. This vehicle is safe and ready to bring hassle free motoring. If you are looking for a car service in St Helens, call us now on 01744 808586