Car service in Timișoara – oil and filter change at a transparent price
Complete car servicing in Dumbrăvița, on the northern edge of Timișoara: oil and filter change, fluid checks and a free inspection of the key safety points. The cost? Our base rate: 250–360 lei – we confirm the exact figure by phone before you book, and the car is usually ready the same day.
- Price confirmed before the work starts
- Free safety checks with every service
- Easy booking: phone or WhatsApp
What the extended service includes
The extended service is the whole maintenance package, not just the oil: it is the interval at which every filter is replaced, the fuel filter included. We work to your car manufacturer’s specifications and use materials matched to your engine – diesel or petrol.
At the end you get the exact list of materials used and checks performed: you know what was changed, what was topped up and what else we noticed. And if the service uncovers something more serious, we don’t just fix it “by default” – we call you, explain, and you decide.
One detail we care about: we use filters from established manufacturers, not no-name parts of dubious origin. The price difference is small; the difference in protection for your engine is big. Fair prices for exactly this kind of work are one of the themes that keep coming back in our Google reviews.
- Engine oil + oil filter change
- Air filter replacement
- Pollen (cabin) filter replacement
- Fuel filter replacement (according to the manufacturer’s interval)
- Checking and topping up fluids (coolant, brake, washer)
- Quick diagnostics: reading the fault codes from the on-board computer
Free checks with every service
At every service we also look over the safety points – at no extra cost. If we find something, we tell you; the decision stays yours.
Brakes and pads
We visually check pad and disc wear and the condition of the brake fluid. If your brakes still have life in them, we’ll tell you honestly that they do.
Lights and signals
Headlights, tail lights, indicators, brake lights – a complete five-minute check that can save you a fine or a dangerous situation.
Tyres
Tread depth, even wear and pressure. Odd wear often gives away wheel alignment that has drifted out of tolerance.
Air conditioning
We check whether the AC is actually cooling. If it needs more, we sort it here too – see air conditioning service.
How often should the car be serviced?
The general rule, unless your manufacturer says otherwise. If you do lots of short city trips, lean towards the shorter interval.
| Mileage / interval | What’s usually done |
|---|---|
| 10,000–15,000 km, or every 12 months | Standard service: oil + oil filter, safety checks; air/pollen filters depending on their condition |
| 30,000–40,000 km | Extended service: all filters, fuel filter included; brake and fluid checks |
| 60,000 km | On top of the service: spark plugs (petrol), belt and brake pad checks |
| 100,000 km and beyond | Major scheduled work: timing kit (per the manufacturer’s interval), brake fluid, coolant |
Exact intervals vary from model to model – tell us the make, year and engine on the phone and we’ll confirm exactly what’s due at your mileage, with the price quoted up front.
Service or ITP? The difference in short
They’re often confused, but they’re different things. The ITP is Romania’s mandatory periodic technical inspection (think MOT or TÜV) – an official check that decides whether the car is allowed on the road. A service is the actual maintenance: the oil change, the filters and the checks that keep the car in good shape.
A simple comparison: the ITP is like an exam – it judges and gives a verdict, but it doesn’t prepare you for it. The service is the preparation itself: it’s what turns the exam into a formality. That’s why the two don’t replace each other, they complement each other – and why the right order is service first, inspection second.
The ITP doesn’t repair anything and doesn’t replace servicing – and a service doesn’t count as an ITP. The good news: a well-maintained car passes the ITP without drama. If a service turns up something that would fail the inspection – a brake pad at its limit, a blown bulb, play in the steering – we tell you in advance so you can sort it out in time at repairs.
There’s a third notion floating around too: the “seasonal check”, the spring or winter inspection. Nobody actually regulates that one – with us it’s simply part of the free checks at every service, so you don’t pay separately for it and don’t need an extra appointment.
Which oil we use
We use oil with the viscosity and specification required by your car’s manufacturer – that’s the only rule that matters. A modern diesel with a particulate filter needs a different oil than an older petrol engine, and “anything will do” is precisely the recipe for expensive repairs later.
We tell you in advance which oil we propose and what it costs. Prefer a particular brand, or want to bring your own oil and filters? No problem at all – we fit your materials and you pay only the labour: 150–250 lei.
One more practical thing: we keep a record of which oil went into your car, so at the next service you don’t have to remember the specification. And if the manufacturer has updated its recommendation in the meantime – it happens especially with engines that have known lubrication issues – we propose the correct, current one.
Service prices – no surprises
We list labour separately from materials, so you can see exactly what you’re paying for. All rates, in one place, on the prices page.
| Job | Rate |
|---|---|
| Extended service (oil + all filters) | 250–360 lei |
| Oil + oil filter change only (labour) | 150–250 lei |
| Quick diagnostics at the service | included |
| Safety checks (brakes, lights, tyres) | free |
The final price depends on the engine and the amount of oil needed – we confirm it exactly by phone, before you book, and it stays fixed. Labour and materials appear separately, so you always see what you are paying for.
Closer than you think – Dumbrăvița, right off Calea Aradului
If you live in the north of Timișoara – Calea Aradului, Calea Lipovei, Torontalului – you’re probably used to crossing the whole city for a garage. No need any more: our workshop is in Dumbrăvița, right at the edge of town, in the direction you’re already heading home.
Drop the car off in the morning, get on with your day and pick it up ready in the evening – most services are finished the same day. And if something stops you from making it, call or message us on WhatsApp and we’ll find a solution. More about our patch: car service for Timișoara.
If you’re coming from Giarmata, Sânandrei or Covaci, the maths is even simpler: we’re the garage next door, without a single congested junction on the way – and from Moșnița Nouă the eastern ring road brings you straight out to us. Booking on WhatsApp has one more advantage – price, slot and confirmation all sit in writing in a single conversation you can come back to any time.
Frequently asked questions
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For emergencies, call +40 724 714 202 directly. The form is ideal for anything that can wait a little: bookings, price estimates, questions.
- Fast replies, around the clock
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