Seat Service in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.

SEAT’s service schedules generally recommend that most models should be serviced on a time/mileage basis, taking into consideration the frequency of use, and style of driving. SEATs subject to town style or short distance driving should typically be serviced at intervals of 10,000 miles, or 12 months, whichever is reached first, whilst SEATs subject to long-distance driving should be serviced at 20,000 mile, or 2-year intervals. In addition to these suggestions, many SEAT models employ a system of sensors and monitors, contributing to the 'Longlife' system. These sensors ensure servicing is only completed when necessary, and will alert drivers to all necessary maintenance.

Further information on your SEAT model’s exact servicing schedule can be found on the SEAT website – but can be followed by any independent garage.

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 SEAT between full, or ‘gold’ services. Regularly servicing your SEAT will help keep it safe, reduce repair costs, and ensure it is performing at its best. Book your SEAT serice with us online here.

Recently introduced EU ‘block exemption’ regulation allows independent garages and dealerships to complete servicing for all vehicle models without invalidating their warranty (so long as the manufacturer’s servicing schedule is followed, and equivalent quality parts are used where replacement is required. This means you are able to service your SEAT 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 SEAT’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 SEAT’s warranty retention requirements.

The exact checks, adjustments, and part replacements your SEAT service includes are dependent on the type of service selected.

An interim, or 'bronze' service (conducted approximately every 5000 miles) includes approximately 30 system checks, including ABS warning lights, seatbelts, air conditioning, oil levels, and clutch fluid.

A full service, completed every 12/24 months or 10,000/20,000 miles (depending on driving style), will be more extensive - including approximately 50 checks and adjustments. Full services tend to cover all points of an interim service, alongside additional checks, and the replacement of expendable parts such as spark plugs, oil, and filters.

If you are unsure of the type of service required by your SEAT, it's onboard 'Longlife' system should be able to further advise you on either what service your vehicle will next require.

SEAT is known to offer two different kinds of servicing schedule - with its traditional offering, the 'Fixed Inspection' schedule basing intervals upon mileage and time, e.g. a full service should be performed every 10,000 miles, or 12 months, whichever is reached first. Its variable Longlife service bases scheduling upon live data collection, and vehicle usage, ensuring your SEAT is only serviced when necessary.

The Longlife servicing schedule uses a set of dashboard lights and notifications to notify the driver of the exact procedures necessary.

The length of a SEAT service varies depending on the type of service required, and the condition of your vehicle, with interim or 'bronze' services typically taking the least amount of time, and covering 31 checks and adjustments, whilst full services cover in excess of 50. On average, a SEAT service with Auto Service & Tuning Centre will take around 3 hours and will be completed by a team of specialist technicians and mechanics.

If any issues arise during the service out with planned part replacements, our team will explain in depth the reasons for replacement and associated costs, allowing the vehicle owner to make an informed decision before proceeding.