Driving 75 km from Marbella for car servicing won't make sense for everyone, and we'd rather say so. But some drivers from Marbella, San Pedro and Elviria do bring their cars to SRM Performance in La Línea, and it's usually for one of three reasons.
First, the car is already coming to us for an exhaust, a map or a fault, so the service gets done on the same trip. Second, it's a car that needs someone who knows it, such as an AMG, an M car, a Porsche or a remapped Golf R, and the owner wants the same workshop that built it to look after it. Third, they want a garage that shows them what it finds and quotes before touching anything.
A proper service on a Marbella car takes account of how it's used. Short trips contaminate the oil sooner, summer heat is hard on batteries and coolant, and salty air off the seafront gets at brakes and underbodies. We follow the manufacturer's schedule and look at the things it doesn't mention.
If we spot anything else during the service, we'll tell you and you decide. No surprises on the invoice.
≈ 56 min
by car
≈ 72 km
Driving route to the workshop
A service with a drive from Marbella
About 75 km on the A-7 or AP-7, turning off at San Roque for La Línea, roughly 55 minutes. We'd suggest leaving the car rather than waiting. Collection and delivery is possible, priced on request depending on where you are.
What a service covers
Oil and filters
Oil to the right specification for your engine, plus oil, air, cabin and fuel filters as due.
Brakes
Pads, discs and brake fluid, which ages just the same on a car that barely moves.
Timing belt or chain
Belt or chain to the manufacturer's schedule, without stretching intervals.
Automatic gearbox
DSG, PDK or automatic fluid changes when they're due.
General inspection
Leaks, underbody, battery, coolant and suspension, with anything we find explained.
Models we see
- Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI
- Mercedes C-Class / GLC
- BMW 3 Series / X5
- Audi A3 / A4 / Q5
- Porsche Macan / 911
- Range Rover Sport
- Seat Leon / Cupra Formentor
Frequently asked questions
Will I lose my warranty if I don't use the dealer?
In the EU you can have your car serviced at an independent garage as long as the manufacturer's specifications are followed and suitable parts and oils are used. Keep the invoices.
Do you stamp the service book?
Yes, we stamp the service book.
How much does a service cost?
It depends on the car and what's due on the schedule. Message us with the make, model and mileage, and we quote after seeing the details.
How long does it take?
It depends on the car and the job; we tell you when we quote.