would you have a half service in the summer, oil change etc.,

[EleanorReally]

dh thinks it is a winter job
i have booked it for July, special price
should i put it off

I follow the manufacturers recommended schedule- check your owners manual.

If I'm not doing many miles, once a year

Edit- no idea what a half service is. Again follow the manufacturer schedule of required work

Surely you have it done when it's due and will cause you least inconvenience?

I had mine done yesterday because I have it done at the same time as the MOT and walked back from the garage and back to collect (about 45 mins each way). Yesterday it was a pleasant walk, which it wouldn't be if it was dark and cold or wet as it would be in winter.

It's cheaper in the summer because they're probably less busy due to people being away, spending their money on other things like holidays, historically cars having more problems in winter and people like your DH with odd ideas about it being a winter job.

But your car, your decision.

Surely it goes on mileage rather than a season.

I don't know what a half service is though.

Depends on your car mine is on a biannual service schedule.

half service is an oil change
i never have a full service
havent had a service for a while, it is an old car.
i will see if i can put it off for end of july

If it’s an old car and you are beyond worrying about specific manufacturers guidelines, you can never change the oil too frequently. Every 5-10k miles is common to keep it running well. If it’s cheap and been a while since the last service it’s money well spent.

Get it done if it needs it. Don’t if it doesn’t.

In theory, you should have a full service every year or 10,000/12,000 miles, whichever one comes first and it's not a seasonal thing. If the car is old, having regular services can help maintain it. When was the last service? How many miles have you done since? That can determine when you'll need the next intrem/full service.

It’s based on mileage not time of year…

i think it is because it is referred to a winter service/summer service

If its cheaper now then get it done now. Or, as its just an oil change, do it yourself and save money.

When did that become a thing, I've had cars for decades and not heard of service requirements being seasonal.

I think the only “seasonal” aspect is what windshield washer fluid they use…

It's called an Interim Service where I am and my garage alternate them with a full service. They keep a record and tell me which one is due.

I book whichever service it needs once a year and approximately 6m away from my MOT so it's being seen by the garage for something roughly every 6m so things can be picked up quickly.

I do the same.

I have heard an interim service called a summer service. I think because the main service can be seen as getting your car ready for winter and done when you changed to winter tyres if that was something you did