Classic Car Servicing
Having servicing thousands of classic cars, we've developed tailored service schedules that keep 'cars in classic use' running smoothly and reliably - mile after mile.
Documented annual care ensures reliability, safety and adds to the value of your vehicle.
Servicing - We've got you covered
Like us, you want your classic to run reliably and protect your investment. The best way to ensure this is by carrying out an annual service. We have become so used to covering 20,000 miles in modern vehicle before we even think of an oil change, we forget that a few years ago service intervals were as frequent as 3,000 miles or six months.
It is also a fact that cars manufactured before 2000 require comprehensive servicing. Modern vehicles simply require an oil change and worn out components replacing. Every vehicle in classic use will benefit from a professional annual service.
Manufacturers' service schedules are no longer fit for purpose. They were developed in anticipation of the cars being used daily. Today statistics reveal that the average collector car is used thirty-two days a year. Ironically, long periods of inactivity put a greater strain on a car’s components than when it is used regularly.
With so many different classics a ‘one size fits all’ schedule is almost impossible. However with minor adjustments for fuel injection, electronic ignition and air-cooled vehicles it is possible to make a comprehensive list of work which should be carried out every year.
With experience gained maintaining over a thousand different vehicles, Classic Collective has developed the following service schedules for vehicles in classic use. We also have specific knowledge on almost every classic vehicle in the UK, so we can adjust the list for a specific make or model.
Fixed price classic car service schedules
Classics with carburettors
A fixed price classic car service schedule for all water-cooled cars with carburettors including: Jaguar, Bentley/Rolls Royce, Triumph, Lotus, MG, Ford, BMC and Land Rover.
Air cooled - VW & Porsche
With well over 300 classic VW and Porsche cars serviced to date Classic Collective know how to keep your air-cooled classic in perfect order with our fixed price air cooled service schedules.
Fuel injected classics
A fixed price fuel injection service schedule for all water-cooled collectors cars with fuel injection including: Jaguar, Mercedes, Porsche, BMW, Lotus and Range Rover Classic.
Brake & clutch fluid
Brake and clutch fluid should be changed every 2 years regardless of mileage as it takes on water from the atmosphere
Engine oil change
If you can’t do a full service fresh oil and a new filter should be your absolute minimum maintenance each year.
Coolant change
Fresh coolant helps prevent against silt and corrosion clogging up your radiator. It needs changing every two years regardless of mileage.
Classic car MOT
MOT’s are not a legal requirement for most classics, but they are important. Find out why not having one puts you at risk of prosecution.
Benefits of an annual service
- Annual classic car oil and filter changes to keep your engine healthy
- All fluids checked and replaced on time maintaining reliability
- Chassis lubrication keeping components fresh
- Components checked for damage/wear to keep you safe
- Engine tune up for better performance and economy
- Annual safety check for peace of mind
- Correct classic oil 'top up' to keep you moving
The right classic oil
For nearly 90 years oil was all about making sure that the metal parts moving about in your engine slipped over each other and didn’t ware out. In the last 20 years oil technology has become all about lowering emissions, improving fuel consumption and prolonging the service cycle. Todays oils are way too thin and won’t protect the ‘right bits’ in your classic engine. We have partnered with Witham Oils. A UK based company with over 100 years of history in blending engine oil. We have co-developed a range of classic oils that will protect all cars in classic use.
Get your car booked in today
With a dedicated service team we can provide a rapid response for servicing and MOT’s. Call us or click the button below to contact us and we can have your classic collected and on the ramp in just 24 hours!
CALL – 01869 221 870
Why Classic Collective partners with Witham Classic Oils
The Witham Group is one of the largest independent lubricant manufacturers in the UK. It is a privately owned, family run business with its head office and lubricant manufacturing site based in Lincoln and a distribution warehouse based in Soham, Cambridgeshire. They produce all of our bulk and 'top up' lubricants.
- All lubricants are made from UK sourced, quality base oil.
- Witham Group have a robust environmental policy to make sure production is as sustainable as possible and are taking steps to minimise their carbon footprint
- Witham Oils have the 'Royal Seal' proving quality and sustainability
- Manufactured and distributed in the UK cuts down on transport miles
- They blend 'classic grade' engine oils with all the correct additives to protect the cars we love
