Car & Van Servicing

Car & Van Servicing

The Underwoods team are all fully qualified and experienced technicians best placed to care for your vehicle. We support all makes and models and are also Authorised Repairers for; Vauxhall, Skoda, Kia and Ford. Based in Clacton, Sudbury and Tiptree in Essex and Suffolk.

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Types of vehicle Service?

By regularly Servicing your vehicle (whether that is annually or by mileage) is the best way to protect yourself against costly breakdowns and protect the value of your vehicle. Your service will consist of a variety of vehicle maintenance procedures, often referred to as a minor or major service or interim or full service.

Which service do you need?

As an Authorised Repairer we can access the manufacture schedules for Vauxhall, Skoda, Kia and Ford, as well as all other manufacturers. This will determine the requirement for various fluid and filters which may need replacing, commonly this will include; oil filter, fuel filter, air filter and pollen filter, and fluids including oil, brake fluid and radiator fluid. We will also check your screenwash.

Car and van servicing
Car and Van Servicing

Authorised Repairer Status

As mentioned previous we are authorised to repair Vauxhall, Skoda, Kia and Ford. All our technicians have been trained by these manufacturers and are the very best people to ensure your vehicle is serviced correctly.

Click on the following links to learn about our franchises; Vauxhall | Skoda | Kia | Ford

We will use genuine (or approved) manufacture parts and fluids.

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Courtesy Cars & Collections

We can provide Courtesy Loan Cars to customer where required. Please ensure if you require a Courtesy Car you notify us at the point of booking and book well advance to avoid disappointment. Charges and terms apply*.

We will also collect and return vehicles within a specific radius of our locations. Please enquire locally^.

Free Vehicle Health Check

Every vehicle we Service receives a free ‘Vehicle Health Check’. This comprises of 112 different check points which are analysed by our technicians.

You will be provided with a report identifying any issues that may need immediate attention to ensure you are kept safely on the road.

Pricing

At Underwoods Motoring we do not have any hidden extra charges. The price you pay includes all fluids, oils and component parts required for the Service level selected.

Interim Service = £239. Major Service = £339^.

^Major Service only for vehicles over 3 years old and under two litre engine size. Major Service including Spark Plugs (for vehicles 4 and 8 years old) £370.

Benefits of an Authorised Repairer

There are many benefits of having your Car or Van Serviced at an Authorised Repairer.

Expertise and Knowledge: Authorised Repairers have the expertise and knowledge to handle the specific requirements of a specific make and model, ensuring that any issues are addressed correctly and resolved fully.

Genuine Parts: Authorised Repairers use genuine parts approved by the manufacturer, which will be the same high quality as the original parts used on the specific make and model, ensuring that your vehicle performs at its best and maintains its long term value.

Customer Service: Authorised Repairers are closely monitored by the manufacturers they represent, so you can be assured they will provide excellent customer service, ensuring that your car is serviced efficiently and promptly. When visiting a manufacturer approved repairer, you will always receive a request for feedback on the experience you received.

Car and Van Servicing

Service History Documentation: Authorised Repairers ensure that your vehicles service history is properly documented, which can be important when it comes time to sell your car or van.

Updates and Recalls: When you visit a manufacture Authorised Repairer, they will check for and be able to update your vehicle to the latest software and address any outstanding recalls.

Long-Term Value: By regularly Servicing your vehicle can help to identify and fix any small issues before they become major problems, potentially saving you money in the long run. Authorised Repairers will give special attention to ensuring the long-term health of your vehicle.

Contact Underwoods

If you have questions about your vehicles annual Service, do not hesitate to call your local Underwoods in Clacton, Sudbury or Tiptree in Essex and Suffolk.

Contact Us

Underwoods Motoring are a trusted local garage authorised by some of the worlds leading vehicle manufacturers. We provide servicing for all types of passenger and commercial vehicles (vans) up to 3,500kg. From our garages in Clacton, Sudbury and Tiptree in Essex and Suffolk, we support the surrounding areas including; Colchester, Harwich, Manningtree, Frinton, Walton, Jaywick, Holland-on-Sea, Weeley, Stanway. Maldon, Heybridge, Braintree, Witham, Kelvedon, Mersea, Coggeshall, Great Totham, Bures, Hadleigh, Clare, Halstead, Long Melford, Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we have Technicians that are fully qualified by Kia at our Underwoods branch in Clacton Essex, who receive continual training to keep up with the latest Kia mechanical requirements.​

Yes, we have Technicians that are fully qualified by Ford at our Clacton and Tiptree in Essex branches. They receive continual training to keep up with the latest Ford mechanical requirements.​​

Yes, we have Technicians that are fully qualified by Skoda at Underwoods in Sudbury in Suffolk and Clacton in Essex. Our Skoda Technicians receive continual training to keep up with the latest Skoda mechanical requirements.

Yes, we have Technicians that are fully qualified by Vauxhall at our Underwoods branches in Tiptree and Clacton in Essex and Sudbury in Suffolk. Our Technicians receive continual training to keep up with the latest Vauxhall mechanical requirements.

Yes, courtesy cars are available but are based on availability at all Underwoods branches in Tiptree and Clacton in Essex and Sudbury in Suffolk.​ A charge is also applied for insurance per day.

Yes, our Vauxhall, Skoda, Kia and Ford Technicians are fully trained to provide repairs for electric vehicles.​

 

Yes, at Underwoods Motoring branches in Tiptree and Clacton in Essex and Sudbury in Suffolk​ we can provide a Service to any make and model of car.

Yes, at Underwoods Motoring branches in Tiptree and Clacton in Essex and Sudbury in Suffolk we can provide a Service to any make and model of Van.

Yes, for Vauxhall, Skoda, Ford and Kia vehicles you will receive the manufacturers stamp in your Service log book. All makes and models will receive the Underwoods Motoring stamp in their Service log book.

Yes, for Motability Scheme provided by Vauxhall, Skoda, Ford and Kia Underwoods Motoring can provide a manufacturer authorised and approved Service.​

While you wait for your Service to be completed at all Underwoods Motoring branches in Tiptree and Clacton in Essex and Sudbury in Suffolk, we have a comfortable seating area where delicious hot drinks including Coffee, Tea and Hot Chocolate are provided.

*Collection & Delivery service is available within a 15 mile radius of each Underwoods location, charged at £12.

^Courtesy Cars are subject to availability and an administration charge applies of £8.50 per day when RSA Insurance details and Driving Licence check are provided. Driver’s must be 21 years or over. Exclusions may apply.