Inspections
Pre-purchase checks and general health inspections, with a plain-English summary of anything we find and how urgent it really is.
Mechanical work, explained honestly
Vehicle maintenance without the garage runaround.
Inspections, servicing, diagnostics, and repairs carried out by experienced mechanics. We show you what we found, explain what actually needs doing now and what can wait, and agree the price before any work starts.
What we do
From a quick health check to proper repairs
Every job starts with an honest look at the vehicle. We tell you what we found, what it costs to put right, and what can safely wait.
Servicing
Oil and filter changes, fluids, and the routine items that keep a vehicle reliable — following the schedule that suits your vehicle and mileage.
Diagnostics
Fault finding for warning lights, electrical issues, and rough running, including carbon cleaning and connector cleaning where it actually helps.
Repairs
Brakes, suspension, wheels and tyres, and general mechanical repairs, using parts we would be happy to fit to our own vehicles.
Maintenance guide
Typical maintenance intervals
A general guide to keep in mind between services. Always follow your manufacturer's schedule where it differs — we can check what your vehicle actually needs.
| Item | Typical Interval |
|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | Every 9,000 miles or 12 months |
| Tyre pressures & tread | Monthly check |
| Brake pads & discs | Check at every service |
| Air & cabin filters | Every 18,000 miles or 2 years |
| Coolant | Check at every service; change per manufacturer |
| Brake fluid | Every 2 years |
| Spark plugs petrol | Per manufacturer schedule |
| Suspension & steering | Check at every service |
Why choose us
Transparent work from people who explain it
We show you the part
You see what was worn or broken and why it needed changing — no mystery line items
on the bill.
Prices agreed up front
The work is quoted before it starts. If we find something extra, we talk to you
before touching it.
10+ years experience
Experienced mechanics who focus on practical recommendations, not upselling work
your vehicle does not need.
Contact
Book in or ask a question
Tell us about your vehicle and what it is doing (or not doing). We will come back with honest advice and a clear price.
Prefer email?
- Write to enquiries@sumnerservices.co.uk with your vehicle details and the problem.
- Include any warning lights or noises — it helps us prepare.