Hybrid Car Service at Protyre
As the cost of car ownership continues to rise, more motorists are choosing plug-in hybrids. With well over half a million hybrids on European roads, ownership has soared. Yet while hybrid vehicles are impressively economical to run, they still need to be maintained.
If you've recently bought yours, it's time to book a hybrid car service. Enter your registration below to book the right service for your vehicle below.
Book your car service
SILVER
Service
Ideal for a driver that needs a total check to cover principal car servicing requirements, or for those with a newly-purchased vehicle that has not been serviced for a while.
Our equivalent of an Interim Service for Petrol and Diesel vehicles
Check of fan / alternator and auxiliary belts
Inspection of lights and battery
Inspection of driveshaft, joints, gaiters and boots
Inspection of wheel bearings and suspension
Plus many more checks - see details here.
All parts fitted are Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) as our first offering.
All parts we fit are guaranteed for 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever is sooner.
Starting from
£109.00
Includes VAT
Get £20 off when you book a Silver Service and add code SPRINGSERV
GOLD
Service
Ideal for drivers looking for trouble-free everyday motoring via a comprehensive car service for peace of mind on the road.
Our equivalent of a Full Service for Petrol or Diesel vehicles
All checks of Silver Service plus additional checks to make a 59 points service, which includes:
Engine air filter replacement
Cabin/Pollen filter check
Fuel filter and fuel system check
Radiator check
Plus many more checks - see details here.
All parts fitted are Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) as our first offering.
All parts we fit are guaranteed for 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever is sooner.
Starting from
£169.00
Includes VAT
Get £20 off when you book a Gold Service and add code SPRINGSERV
BRONZE
Service
Ideal for drivers looking for reassurance between an annual service, particularly for driver’s covering a high mileage (say 2,000 or more miles a month).
Our equivalent of a Basic Service for Petrol and Diesel vehicles
Engine inspection
oil and filter change
Anti-freeze top-up
Steering check
Exhaust system check
Plus many more checks see details here.
All parts fitted are Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) as our first offering.
All parts we fit are guaranteed for 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever is sooner.
Starting from
£79.00
Includes VAT
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PLATINUM
Service
A unique proposition from Protyre Autocare, a Major Service with more: the reassurance that all that can be checked has been checked.
Our equivalent of a Full Service with additional features for Petrol or Diesel vehicles
4-wheel alignment check & adjust if needed
Full vehicle diagnostic scan
Check of TPMS sensor batteries
AirCon system check and regas if required
A replacement cabin/pollen filter
A replacement cabin/pollen filter if required
Brake Fluid check and change if required
Plus many more checks - see details here.
All parts fitted are Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) as our first offering.
All parts we fit are guaranteed for 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever is sooner.
Starting from
£324.00
Includes VAT
Get £20 off a Platinum Service with code SPRINGSERV
At selected Protyre Autocentres, we offer three levels of hybrid car servicing: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. As well as carrying the latest equipment, our Autocentres offer a hybrid service to all makes and models.
Expert technicians at Protyre know how to quickly and efficiently diagnose problems. We also have electric charging stations at our hybrid centres – so you'll always leave us with more miles. Get in touch with your local Protyre garage and keep reading to learn more.
What's included in a hybrid service?
Most of the mechanical aspects of a petrol or diesel car service stay the same for hybrid vehicles. However, there are a few extra checks required as part of a comprehensive hybrid car servicing, which we've displayed in the table below:
| Service offering | Bronze | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ● ENGINE INSPECTION, CHANGE OIL & FILTER | ||||
| Inspect engine for oil leaks | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Drain and change oil and filter | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Inspect radiator and radiator cap | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Check coolant hoses | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Inspect expansion bottle, tank and cap | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Inspect and top up anti-freeze as required | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Check spark plug schedule & report if required¹ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Check and renew air filter | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Check condition & tension of fan / alternator belt | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Check condition & tension of auxiliary belts | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Check timing belt schedule & report if required ¹ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| ● ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF VEHICLE | ||||
| Inspect interior and exterior lights | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Inspect warning lights | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Check diesel plug indicator as appropriate | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Check horn | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Inspect 12V battery charge and terminals | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Inspect HT leads, distributor cap (if applicable) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| ● DRIVE SYSTEM & ASSOCIATED FLUIDS | ||||
| Inspect driveshaft, joints, gaiters and boots | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Inspect clutch operation | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Check gearbox and transmissionfor visible leaks and advise | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Check & top up clutch fluid & differential oil (if applicable) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| ● STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS | ||||
| Check power steering & top up reservoir as required | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Check steering components for wear and corrosion | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Check condition of steering rack gaiters | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Inspect wheel bearings | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Inspect shock absorbers | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Inspect suspension | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Full 4-wheel alignment check and adjust if required ² | ✔ | |||
| ● INSPECT VEHICLE GLASS & MIRRORS | ||||
| Check windscreen washers, wipers, & function | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Top up windscreen wash as required | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Check windscreen security & any chips / cracks | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Inspect mirrors (interior and exterior) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Inspect number plates | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| ● INSPECT EXHAUST SYSTEM | ||||
| Inspect exhaust system & catalysts (if appropriate) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| ● BRAKING SYSTEM & ASSOCIATED PARTS | ||||
| Check brake discs / drums for cracks & corrosion | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Check brake pads for amount of wear or any damage | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Check calipers for leaks and security | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Check brake shoes for amount of wear or any damage | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Inspect operation of wheel cylinders | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Inspect brake hydraulic system | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Check brake fluid replacement schedule & report if required | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Check brake fluid replacement schedule & replace fluid if required | ✔ | |||
| Test and report brake fluid boiling point | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Inspect handbrake system and its correct operation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Inspect ABS warning light | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| ● INSPECT FUEL FILTER & CAPS | ||||
| Check fuel filler cap & any visible fuel lines | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Check fuel filter replacement schedule & report ¹ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| ● TYRE INSPECTION | ||||
| Check tyre tread depth | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Check tyre pressures | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Check general tyre condition | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Check tyres for uneven wear | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Check tyre age | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Check spare tyre | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Inspect TPMS valves | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Inspect TPMS warning light / sensor | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Check TPMS sensor batteries and report if replacement of any is imminent ¹ | ✔ | |||
| Check inflation foam expiry date and report ³ | ✔ | |||
| ● MISCELLANEOUS | ||||
| Perform full vehicle diagnostic check & report | ✔ | |||
| Check pollen filter schedule & report | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Replace pollen filter if required ⁴ | ✔ | |||
| Test A/C system pressure, output temperature and re-gas if required | ✔ | |||
| Check function of auxiliary heater (if fitted) | ✔ | |||
| Inspect seatbelts front & rear | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Lubricate door hinges, bonnet catch & locks | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Road test | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Reset service warning light / Update in-car maintenance records | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Stamp service book if available | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Hybrid Checks | Bronze | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspect charging cable (if with vehicle) on plug-in models | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Visual check of high-voltage cables where seen | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Check hybrid-specific coolant level and any visible coolant hoses and report ⁴ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Perform full vehicle diagnostic check & report | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Our four levels of hybrid service are designed to meet the needs of all hybrid vehicles, whatever their condition. Platinum is our unique offering for checking anything that can be checked on your vehicle, Gold is our most comprehensive service offering, while Bronze makes a great choice for an interim check. Silver is our intermediate service level, perfect for peace-of-mind motoring.
- All Bronze options (see below), plus:
- Electrical checks, including alternator and auxiliary belts
- Inspection of lights and battery terminals
- Inspection of driveshaft, joints, gaiters and boots
- Inspection of wheel bearings and suspension
- And much more – see FAQs (below) for details
- And much more - see FAQs for details.
- All Bronze & Silver options (see below), plus:
- Engine inspection, oil and filter change
- Air filter replacement
- Pollen filter check
- Fuel filter and system check
- And much more – see FAQs (below) for details
- And much more - see FAQs for details.
- Includes: A basic hybrid car service package with:
- Engine inspection, oil and filter change
- Anti-freeze top-up
- Steering check
- Exhaust system check
- And much more – see FAQs (below) for details
- And much more - see FAQs for details.
Not sure which service you require?
No problem, Protyre can help. Simply reach out to your local Protyre garage and they will help you in finding out.
Book Hybrid Car Servicing
Yes. At Protyre, we're committed to safe working with electric and hybrid vehicles.
The presence of high-voltage systems in hybrid vehicles presents unique risks to our mechanics, so we implement further safety precautions. Our technicians undertake rigorous training, which includes IMI accreditation, to ensure they can correctly and safely service hybrids to the same standards as a main dealer.
As discussed above, we're pleased to offer you a fantastic hybrid car servicing cost that starts at just £179.95. We can also offer a vehicle MOT for only £20 when you book an MOT and service together. Just select to add an MOT at checkout and we'll do the rest!
Most hybrid cars should be serviced just as frequently as a regular car. For the most up-to-date details relating to your vehicle's requirements, we recommend checking your owner's manual. However, our team is always on-hand at your local Protyre garage to answer any questions you might have.
Currently, we can only offer hybrid car servicing in a small number of Protyre Autocentres. However, this is something we're always working on. To find out if you can book a hybrid car service with Protyre, get in touch with our team. Call us on 0330 818 5201 to get started.
Yes, hybrid cars require some specialized service due to their unique systems, such as the battery and electric motor. While they still need regular maintenance like conventional cars, hybrid vehicles may need additional checks and care for their hybrid components. It’s a good idea to use a service providers like Protyre Autocare who are experienced with hybrids for the best care.
Yes, Protyre Autocare is experienced in servicing hybrid cars and offers dedicated hybrid servicing at our local garages. Our technicians are trained to handle the unique components of hybrid vehicles, ensuring they receive the expert care they need. Feel free to book an appointment with us for reliable and specialized hybrid maintenance
Hybrid cars need regular maintenance such as oil changes, brake checks, and tyre rotations, plus special care for their battery and electric systems. Protyre Autocare offers expert hybrid servicing with specialized technicians to keep your vehicle in top shape. Book your appointment online with us for convenient, top-quality care!