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How long does a first car service take?
What is a normal time for a first car service to take? I'm taking my car in for the first time and wondering if I should ask someone to pick me up or if I should just wait there.
Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Your first car service usually won’t take any longer than any other car service. So it will typically take around three hours. That might sound like a lot of time, but a standard car service includes:
- An oil change
- A tire rotation
- An engine inspection
- A cleaning for any dirty areas
If you feel like your mechanic is [taking too long with your car], you can ask them to walk you through the work. You’re the customer, so they should be transparent about their process. Plus, it might be helpful as a car owner to learn about common car problems and how to fix them!
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