BMW Specialist Garage offering
BMW Service in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.
Auto Service & Tuning Centre is an established, independent BMW specialist garage offering BMW service and maintenance, for both current and classic BMW cars.
Our expertly trained technicians combine technical skills developed over 40 years of work in the automotive repair industry, with state-of-the-art, Bosch-approved technology to ensure our delivery of prompt, accurate diagnoses and remedial work.
Book your BMW service online.
We aim to make our booking process as simple as possible. Book your BMW service online today using our innovative online booking system here, or, alternatively, call us to further discuss your requirements. One of our knowledgeable advisors will be happy to assist you.
National Standard Workmanship, Every Time.
We are an independent German car specialist highly experienced in the maintenance and servicing of all BMWs, from classic E30s to the latest M series models of any age. Included in this range are BMW’s SUV crossover iterations, notably the BMW X series.
Our Bosch accredited team of technicians adopt a client-focused, flexible approach to BMW servicing, using a combination of traditional know-how, and innovative diagnostic technology to perform a variety of servicing and remedial work, ensuring accuracy and promptness on all occasions.
Auto Service & Tuning Centre provides a reliable, superior service, offering BMW owners in Hertfordshire and beyond an independent alternative to dealership servicing and maintenance. Our extensive knowledge and commitment to BMW’s stringent servicing protocols allow for our completion of services without warranty invalidation. In addition to this, we use only genuine or high-quality parts and oils, helping ensure value retention and optimum performance.
We pride ourselves on our unmatched levels of knowledge, attention to detail, and experience in BMW servicing. Don’t compromise on quality – service your BMW with Auto Service & Tuning Centre.
Our BMW Servicing Packages
As a Bosch accredited servicing centre, Auto Service & Tuning Centre is able to offer an innovative, three-tier set of service packages, tailored to the needs of German cars subject to a variety of usage levels and driving styles. Discover which of our optimised packages below best suits the needs of your vehicle;
Bronze
- Best suited to well maintained, low-mileage vehicles
- Includes 31 service tasks and checks
- Includes oil change and oil filter replacement
Silver
- Should be conducted every 12,000 miles, or every year
- Includes 47 service tasks and checks
- Includes oil change, in addition to oil and air filter replacement
Gold
- Should be conducted 24,000 miles or every 2 years
- Includes 53 service tasks and checks
- Includes oil change, oil, and air filter replacement, and spark plug replacement if necessary
Why Choose Auto Service & Tuning Centre?
Auto Service & Tuning Centre’s team of highly trained technicians work to provide honest service of outstanding quality, offering German car owners in Hertfordshire an independent, honest alternative to dealership servicing. Clients using us as their trusted BMW servicing provider experience the following benefits;
Warranty Retention – Changes made to European ‘Block Exemption’ laws in 2003 allow for independent garages to service vehicles without invalidating manufacturer warranties. Auto Service & Tuning Centre offer comprehensive servicing following BMW’s servicing schedule as required, guaranteeing warranty retention, and ensuring the optimum performance of your car.
Protect the Value of your BMW – A vast number of BMW models hold their value over time, with some even subject to increase. Ensuring a full and high-quality service history can assist greatly with value protection. Our expert team of technicians understand this and will work diligently to protect your investment, ensuring the correct documentation of all work. In addition to this, all work completed by Auto Service & Tuning Centre adheres exactly to BMW servicing schedules and standards.
Fully accredited technicians – Our team is fully committed to ongoing improvement and training, ensuring our delivery of outstanding services across the board. Each of our technicians partakes in regular, ongoing training in a variety of disciplines – allowing for truly excellent, consistent service.
Genuine and High-Quality Parts – Our carefully curated network of connections within the automotive industry allow for our sourcing of both genuine BMW parts, and parts of the highest quality. These parts greatly assist in ensuring optimum performance, and warranty retention in newer vehicles.
State of the art equipment – Auto Service & Tuning Centre’s team of highly experienced technicians make use of Bosch-designed, state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, and tools, allowing for prompt, accurate diagnoses, and the comprehensive inspection of all BMW models.
Auto Service & Tuning Centre are accredited providers of Bosch standard servicing. Our highly trained technicians combine their unrivalled knowledge, and confident use of dealership standard diagnostic technology to provide a complete service, including extensive checks and adjustments, alongside scheduled part replacement using only quality, or manufacturer approved parts.
Additional BMW Servicing
Our German car expertise extends far beyond BMW servicing. Auto Service & Tuning Centre is proud to offer more than 13 additional fully comprehensive BMW maintenance, repair, and tuning services. Whether you’re looking to source an authentic BMW part or undergo your annual MOT test, our team of Bosch accredited technicians will provide you with unmatched quality of work and customer service.
BMW Service FAQs
How often should a BMW be serviced?
For those looking to follow BMW’s exact suggested servicing schedule, the service intervals set for your BMW are determined by its age, with BMWs manufactured before 1995 using a mileage-based system, and post-1995 taking on a digital display taking into account how the vehicle is used. Many newer models are able to directly advise when a service is due.
As a standard, Bosch Auto service recommends an interim, or ‘bronze’ service be performed every 5000 to 7000 miles in order to ensure the roadworthiness of your BMW between full or ‘gold’ services. Regularly servicing your BMW will help keep it safe, reduce repair costs, and ensure it is performing at its best. Book your BMW service with us online here.
Will servicing my BMW with an independent garage invalidate my warranty?
Warranty retention is often a big concern for owners of newer BMWs – especially where servicing is concerned. Though dealerships often state that vehicles must be serviced at BMW registered locations in order to keep warranties intact, EU legislation introduced in 2003 states that vehicle owners are not obliged to have their vehicle serviced by a franchise dealer during the warranty period. This legislation is, however, subject to certain restrictions;
In order to retain a warranty whilst receiving service from a non-franchise dealer, the manufacturer’s recommended schedule must be followed, and only manufacturer-approved parts may be installed.
Auto Service & Tuning Centre guarantees our use of quality or manufacturer-approved parts and recommended schedules in our BMW services. Book with us today.
What is included in a full BMW service?
Auto Service & Tuning Centre currently offers three levels of Bosch accredited services for BMW, all including different levels of checks and adjustments;
Bronze:
- Best suited to well maintained, low-mileage vehicles
- Includes 31 service tasks and checks
- Includes oil change and oil filter replacement
Silver
- Should be conducted every 12,000 miles, or every year
- Includes 47 service tasks and checks
- Includes oil change, in addition to oil and air filter replacement
Gold
- Should be conducted 24,000 miles or every 2 years
- Includes 53 service tasks and checks
- Includes oil change, oil, and air filter replacement, and spark plug replacement if necessary
Do I have to get my BMW serviced at BMW?
According to 2002 EU ‘block exemption’ regulation, completing your BMW’s service with an independent dealer or garage will not invalidate your warranty – so long as the manufacturer’s schedule is followed. This means you are able to service your BMW at any reputable garage you’d like.
Bosch Auto Centre are proud to offer fully accredited and certified Bosch vehicle servicing to Hitchin, Letchworth, Stevenage, Royston, Baldock, Bedford, Luton, and beyond. As a result of their extensive training, and 40 years of experience in the automotive industry, our technicians possess unrivalled knowledge in the field of BMW’s specifications and schedules. This, alongside our use of only quality and manufacturer-approved parts, ensures all services performed at Auto Service & Tuning Centre are in line with BMW’s warranty retention requirements.
Customer Testimonials
mr mojo
3 months ago via Google
As always great service, great guys and a very professional business
Paul Woodcock
4 months ago via Google
My petrol cap cover wouldn't open and we were due to drive to Wales in a couple of days. They had a quick look that day and fixed it for free!
Mary Marshall
3 months ago via Google
Never had any issues. They are always professional and friendly without getting too familiar or chatty.
Sophie Rose
4 months ago via Google
An excellent, efficient and personable garage always willing to go the extra mile to help out. Very lucky to have this as my local garage!
rafalicious
6 months ago via Google
What more can I say, Claude and the gang are so informative, helpful and honest, I've yet to come across a better garage. They've done countless, excellent work for me and kept me updated throughout. Simply the best!
Main Depot.
42 Wilbury Way
Hitchin
Hertfordshire
SG4 0AP
Classic Car Depot.
91A Bedford Road
Hitchin
Hertfordshire
SG5 2TT
Contact info.
Service hours.
Mon - Thur: 08:00 - 17:00
Fri: 08:00 - 18:00
Sat - Sun: Closed
Closed on bank holidays
