How long does it generally take to have a car serviced?

[MacArcher]

Car maintenance generally takes between 40 minutes to 3 hours. The duration of car maintenance is related to factors such as the brand, model, and maintenance items. Precautions for car maintenance: Use automotive-specific cleaners and soap with low alkalinity for cleaning. When cleaning polished metal parts, use carbon cleaner and avoid using hard tools to scrape off dirt. Regularly apply wax to prevent oxidation of the coating. Benefits of car maintenance: Ensures the vehicle is in optimal performance condition. Improves vehicle efficiency and reduces wear on parts and tires. Enhances driving safety by preventing potential hazards caused by vehicle issues. Helps reduce noise and environmental pollution. Maintains a clean and tidy vehicle appearance.

[Ortega]

I took my car in for a minor service without an appointment and ended up waiting almost three hours. The shop was busy with a long queue, and it took an hour just to get a service bay. The actual oil and filter change only took forty minutes, and the mechanic also checked the tires and brake pads, but the final car wash took another twenty minutes. If it had required replacing the cabin air filter or topping up the coolant, it would have taken even longer. I recommend going on a weekday morning when it's less crowded and avoiding the weekend rush to save a lot of time. Next time, I'll call ahead to make an appointment—I heard that with an appointment, it can be done in just an hour and a half.

[StRemington]

Maintenance time depends on the items and process stages: Registration and handover take about 10 minutes, waiting for a service bay averages 20 minutes (may double during busy times), oil and filter change takes 30 minutes, light and tire pressure checks take 15 minutes, and car wash takes 15 minutes. My last minor maintenance took a total of 1 hour and 40 minutes, but a friend's car needed an extra half hour for brake pad replacement when they were found to be thin. A reminder to everyone: check how busy the shop is before going. Technicians usually shift at noon, which might slow down progress. Weekday mornings are the smoothest.

[VanBrielle]

The most time-saving way is to make an appointment in advance. Last month, I scheduled my maintenance by phone and went straight to the service bay upon arrival. The oil change and inspection took only 50 minutes, and the entire process was completed in less than an hour and a half. Without an appointment, waiting for two or three hours is not uncommon. Major services take even longer, such as transmission fluid changes, where reserving half a day is advisable. Remember to address minor issues like window rattles while you're there, or you'll have to make another trip later.