How to Save Money on Car Repairs at Kwik Fit

When it comes to tyres, brakes and car servicing, Kwik Fit is well known for bringing you great, reliable service and at great value prices when you use our Kwik Fit voucher codes. With options for tyres, MOT’s, servicing, brakes, air con and more, you can get the work you need on your car done quickly, easily and most importantly at prices you can afford. With over 600 centres across the country, you can make an appointment online or walk in if you get stuck with a real vehicle emergency. Enjoy a range of free checks from aircon regas to brake performance so you can see just how well your car is performing before spending any money to get it fixed. What’s more you can save on premium Mercedes Benz services, get big brand tyres cheaper online and use your registration number to book in and find out exactly how much your service or repair will cost you. We have put together a full FAQ guide on what Kwik Fit can offer a money conscious motorist including what free checks you can get, how you can get your Mercedes serviced cheaper and what is really included when you pay for a full service so you can get your money’s worth.

Prices

Your car needs a check or repair but you don’t want it to cost an arm and a leg. Here is everything you need to know about the prices for Kwik Fit’s main services:

How Much is a Kwik Fit Service? - When you book in for a service at Kwik Fit, the price will depend on the size of your engine and the oil that will need to be used. You can choose from an MOT, engine oil and filter change, interim service, interim service plus MOT, full service or full service plus MOT. When you combine a service and MOT you can save yourself some money however services start at £33 and go up to £237 for larger engines that are over 3000cc.

How Much is Kwik Fit Air Con Recharge? - Particularly in the summer months you want to know that you can rely on your air con system to keep you cool. So keep it regularly maintained with an air con recharge service at Kwik Fit. book in for a free air con performance test to see just how well your car is doing and if you are in need of a recharge. If you are then the price will depend on which type of refrigerant your car needs. It will either be £59.95 or £129.95 so to find out more about which type your car will need, just enter your car's registration number here.

How Much are Kwik Fit Tyres? - Tyres looking a bit worse for wear? Luckily at Kwik Fit you can order tyres to suit your every need whether you are looking for tyres on a budget, ones that will last long distances or ones for your 4 x4 or van. Head to the website and you can search for new tyres with your registration number and postcode to see if they are available near you. Alternatively you can search by tyre size if you know it. To get the best value for money on your tyres we would recommend shopping online as Kwik Fit has exclusive online prices that you won’t find in stores from big brands like Michelin and Goodyear.

How Much are Kwik Fit Brake Pads? - Are you using your breaks and hearing grinding, squeaking or your car is pulling to one side? These are just a few indications that you need to have your brakes checked. Book in for a bran check absolutely free and you can get a written brake report and a quote for the work that needs doing. Prices will vary based on the make and model of your car and what the issues are with the brakes so just enter your registration number here to get some more information on pricing.

Are Kwik Fit Expensive for Exhausts? - If you are worried about your exhaust or catalytic converter you can get it checked over absolutely free with an inspection and no obligation quote. Each make and model will have a different price when it comes to exhausts so enter your registration number to find out more. What’s more, new exhaust systems fitted by Kwik Fit now come with a 3 year guarantee so you can save for years to come.

Services

Find out what Kwik Fit can offer when it comes to maintaining your car with these FAQs:

Does Kwik Fit Check Tyre Pressure? - Keeping the correct tyre pressure is an important step towards making your tyres last longer, making sure your vehicle runs safely and running a fuel efficient car. If you are unsure what your tyre pressure should be, head to the tyre pressure search on the Kwik Fit website where you can search your registration number or look in your vehicle handbook. If you can see that your tyres have a loss of pressure, the tread is looking worn or you can see some damage you can book in at Kwik Fit for a free tyre inspection. This is available at all centres and you can book online for a hassle free check.

Can Kwik Fit Service a Mercedes? - If you are looking for a cheaper alternative to going directly to a Mercedes dealership, Kwik Fit can offer a range of services to keep your Mercedes on the road at great prices. You can get the Mercedes Benz recommended service schedule carried out by skilled technicians with original equipment standard parts. Don’t worry, if your vehicle is still in warranty, getting services at Kwik Fit won’t invalidate this. Your service can be tailored to your car's make, model and mileage and starts at £33 for an MOT on a smaller engine size.

What is a Kwik Fit Full Service? - Getting regular services on your car helps to keep it on the road for longer and identify faults before they turn into big expensive problems. For an interim service you will need this every 6 months or every 6000 miles, whichever comes sooner. It will include checks on the vehicle interior, vehicle exterior, pre alignment check, under the bonnet, under the vehicle, service item replacement and final checks. For your full service this is annual maintenance or every 12000 miles and includes everything in the interim service plus a more detailed inspection of your engine, brakes, air filter, power steering and more.

What is Kwik Fit Plus? - A Kwik Fit Plus centre offers advanced vehicle repairs with the highest skilled technicians for more advanced electrical and mechanical repairs. Services include timing belt changes, electrical faults, diagnostic faults, advanced brake repairs, vehicle sensor issues and ignition system problems.

More FAQs

Here are some extra FAQ’s that you need to know about Kwik Fit:

Will Kwik Fit Collect My Car? - Typically you will need to bring your vehicle to any Kwik Fit garage to have your car serviced as for the full and interim services your car will need to be put on the lifts to carry out the inspection safely. However if you are in need of a tyre fitting this can be done as a mobile service. All you need to do is order your tyres online and Kwik Fit will arrive at your home or work address to get them fitted.

Can You Walk into Kwik Fit? - Absolutely! Sometimes your car will need urgent repairs that you weren’t expecting before you risk driving it anywhere so you can head to your nearest Kwik Fit without an appointment. However it is recommended to book an appointment or call ahead as it is super simple to do online and can give you some more information on costs and services.

So now that you know everything about Kwik Fit services, prices and garages, visit our Kwik Fit voucher codes page where you can find codes and deals that will save you even more on repairs for your car. Alternatively if you want to know a bit more about car servicing, check out our previous F1 Autocentres blog.

By Sophie Watson, 11th September 2021