Quick answer: Your new car's free services are done at the brand authorised service centre, not at Autoport, and skipping them can affect your warranty. After the free services end, Autoport at Desai Naka, opposite Croma (SK Plaza) on Kalyan-Shilphata Road, handles the first paid service and the yearly plan after that. The workshop is open 24x7. Call or WhatsApp +91 72080 15250 before you book.
This page is for Dombivli owners who have just bought a new car and are wondering what the first service means, where it should be done, and what happens after the free services run out. It explains the free-service schedule honestly, what the first paid service at a multi-brand workshop includes, what to check before the free services end, and how to plan yearly servicing after that. It also explains the service book, what records to keep, and the mistakes new owners most often make in the first year.
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Free services: what they are, and why they belong at the authorised centre
Every new car comes with a set of free services, usually the first three, at fixed kilometre or month marks, for example 1,000 km or one month, then 5,000 km and 10,000 km, though the exact schedule depends on your car's brand and model. These free services are done at the brand authorised service centre, not at Autoport, and that matters for two reasons. First, the free service itself costs nothing for labour, though consumables like engine oil may still be charged. Second, and more important, doing the free services at the authorised centre keeps your warranty intact.
Skipping a free service, or getting it done outside the authorised network, can give the manufacturer a reason to refuse a warranty claim later. So the honest advice is simple: take the car to the authorised centre for every free service, on time, and keep the service book stamped. Autoport does not do free services, and we will tell you that on the phone rather than booking you in for something we should not be doing. Our Multi-Brand Garage vs Authorised Service Center: Cost, Parts, Warranty explains the difference between a multi-brand garage and an authorised centre, including what each one is right for.
What actually happens at the first service?
The first service is mostly an inspection, not a big job. The car is still new, so the mechanic checks the engine oil level and quality, the coolant level, the brake fluid, the battery terminals, the tyre pressures and the lights, and looks for any leaks or loose fittings. The engine oil is usually changed at the first or second service, depending on the brand's schedule. The car is washed, and the service book is stamped. The whole visit usually takes about an hour to two hours.
What the first service is really for is catching anything the factory or the dealer missed, and giving you a chance to report anything you have noticed: a rattle, a pull, a noise, or a feature that does not work as expected. Write down anything odd before you go, because a new car should have no rattles, no pulls and no warning lights at all. If something feels wrong, say so at the first service, while it is still the dealer's and the manufacturer's problem to fix under warranty.
What to check before your free services end
The last free service is the most important one to get right, because after it, every service is paid, and the warranty clock is still running. Before that last free service, go through the car carefully. Check every electrical item: all the lights, the wipers, the AC cooling, the power windows, the central locking, the infotainment and the horn. Check for rattles, for water leaks in the boot or footwells after rain, and for any paint or trim defect you have been meaning to report.
Raise everything at the last free service, in writing if you can, because warranty work done then costs you nothing, while the same work a month later may be charged. Ask the authorised centre for a full record of what was done at each free service, and keep the service book safe. A complete, stamped service book is worth real money when you sell the car later, because buyers trust a car with a full history. Our Used Car Inspection Checklist for Dombivli & Kalyan Buyers explains what buyers check, and a full service history is near the top of that list.
The first paid service at Autoport: what it includes
Once the free services are over, the first paid service at Autoport is a full check of the car, not just an oil change. A Basic Service starts at ₹1,859, Standard at ₹2,589 and Premium at ₹4,869 in our booking catalog, and the exact price for your car, fuel and variant is shown in the booking form before you confirm. The service includes an engine oil and oil filter change, air filter check, coolant and brake fluid levels, battery test, tyre pressures and tread check, brake inspection, lights and wipers, and a 25-point checkup that covers the suspension, steering, belts and hoses.
What makes the first paid service different from the free ones is that we also look for the wear that daily Dombivli driving creates: clutch wear from stop-go traffic, brake pad wear, suspension wear from speed breakers and potholes on Kalyan-Shilphata Road, and AC performance before summer. Anything that needs a repair is quoted after inspection, and no work starts without your approval. Our Basic vs Standard vs Premium Car Service: Pick by Car & Km explains the difference between Basic, Standard and Premium, and our Car Ki Service Kaise Hoti Hai? Basic vs Standard vs Premium walks through what actually happens during a service.
Service book and records: keep them like the car's passport
The service book is the car's passport. Every service, free or paid, should be recorded in it with the date, the kilometre reading and what was done. Keep every bill as well, because a bill shows the parts and the oil grade used, which the service book stamp alone does not. If you lose the service book, ask the workshop for a duplicate record or a stamped summary of the work done, because a car with no history sells for less and is harder for a buyer to trust.
Keep a simple note on your phone as well: the date and kilometre reading of the last service, the next due date, and anything the mechanic flagged for the next visit, such as brake pads at half life or a tyre that will need replacing soon. That note saves you from guessing, and it helps the next mechanic know what to look for. If you sell the car later, hand over the full file: service book, bills and the note. It is the single easiest way to get a better price for a used car.
The yearly plan after the free services: km or months?
After the free services, the rule is simple: service by kilometres or by months, whichever comes first. For most petrol cars that means every 10,000 km or 12 months. For diesel cars, check the manual, because the interval can be shorter. For cars that do very few kilometres, the months matter more than the kilometres, because engine oil ages even when the car stands still, and rubber parts, belts and the battery age with time, not distance.
For cars that do a lot of kilometres, the kilometres matter more, and the service interval should be counted in kilometres, not in calendar months. Our Car Service Schedule by KM: A Guide for Indian Car Owners explains service intervals by kilometres for Indian cars in detail. The practical plan is to book the next service when you leave the current one, or to set a reminder on your phone for the due date and the due kilometre reading, whichever comes first. A missed service by a few weeks is not a disaster, but a missed service by a year can cost real money in wear.
New-car mistakes to avoid in the first year
The most common new-car mistake is ignoring the running-in period. For the first 1,000 km, avoid hard acceleration, avoid sustained high speeds, and vary the speed rather than cruising at one speed for hours. The second mistake is skipping the first service because the car feels fine. The first service is an inspection, and it exists to catch problems early, while they are still small and still under warranty.
The third mistake is using the wrong fuel or the wrong oil, or letting someone top up the coolant with plain water. Use only the fuel and the oil grade your manual specifies. The fourth mistake is ignoring a warning light because the car is new and under warranty. A warning light on a new car is exactly the time to go to the authorised centre, not to wait. And the fifth mistake is not keeping records: a new car with no service history is a used car with no story, and it sells for less. Our Car Warning Signs: 12 Problems You Shouldn't Ignore explains what each warning light means.
EV first service: what is different for a new electric car
New EVs have a different first-service story. There is no engine oil to change, and the free-service schedule is set by the brand, so the same rule applies: do the free services at the authorised centre, on time, to protect the warranty. What the first EV service does include is a software check, a 12V battery test, a tyre and brake inspection, and a check of the charging port and the cooling system for the battery.
After the free services, Autoport services EVs too: tyres, brakes, AC, suspension, 12V battery, charging-port checks and warning-light diagnosis. The 12V battery deserves attention on a new EV, because it is the part that strands most EVs, not the big battery. For anything involving the high-voltage battery or the drive system, we refer you to the brand authorised network rather than experimenting, and we tell you that upfront. Mention that the car is an EV when you book, so the visit is planned correctly.
Car service and repair prices for Dombivli (starting prices)
These are starting prices from our online booking catalog. Your exact car, fuel and variant decide the listed price, which you see in the booking form before you confirm.
| Service | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Basic Service | Starting ₹1,859 |
| Standard Service | Starting ₹2,589 |
| Premium Service | Starting ₹4,869 |
| General check-up + body foam wash | Starting ₹499 |
| Washing & vacuuming | Starting ₹799 |
| Wheel alignment & balancing (rim wheel) | Starting ₹699 |
| Check engine light diagnosis | Inspection ke baad quote |
| Battery test and replacement | Inspection ke baad quote |
| Suspension, brake and clutch repair | Inspection ke baad quote |
| Breakdown repairs | Inspection ke baad quote |
For example, the listed Basic Service price is Swift petrol ₹2,099, Creta petrol ₹2,499, Nexon petrol ₹2,179, Wagon R CNG ₹2,249. Spare parts are billed at actuals. Anything outside a package, such as a battery, suspension parts or a check engine fault, is inspection ke baad quote: we check the car, explain the problem and the estimate, and start only after you say yes.
What the service packages include
- Basic Service (about 1 hour): engine oil and oil filter change, air and AC filter cleaning, a 25-point general check-up, and top-up of brake oil, coolant and battery water.
- Standard Service: semi-synthetic engine oil, oil and air filter, spark plug / glow plug check, brake cleaning, exterior wash, interior vacuum and polish.
- Premium Service: synthetic oil, all filters, spark plugs, car scanning, AC check-up, wheel alignment and balancing, wash and polish.
Your owner's manual decides the interval; we follow it.
How booking works from Dombivli
- Call or WhatsApp +91 72080 15250, or book online at book.autoport.co.in. Online, you choose the car, the service, the date and a slot. Nothing is paid online.
- Tell us the symptom in your own words, Hindi, Marathi or English sab chalega. Tell us your building and gate, and whether the car is in a basement or podium, if a driver needs to collect it.
- Bring the car to Desai Naka, opposite Croma (SK Plaza) on Kalyan-Shilphata Road. The workshop is open 24x7, so a late-night drop after office is fine; call ahead so someone is ready for your car. If you need it, ask whether pick-up and drop can be arranged for your slot.
- Inspection and estimate. For a package, you already know the listed price. For a repair, we inspect first, then tell you what is wrong, what is urgent and what can wait, with the estimate. Extra work is done only after your approval.
- Collect and pay at the workshop after the job. Old parts can be shown to you on request.
Autoport India Pvt Ltd: address, phone and hours
Autoport India Pvt Ltd, Plot 140/1, Desai Naka, Opp. Croma (SK Plaza), Kalyan-Shilphata Road, Sagarli Gaon, Dombivli East, Thane, Maharashtra 421204. Please note: this is the Croma at Desai Naka on Kalyan-Shilphata Road, not the Croma on Manpada Road.
- Phone / WhatsApp: +91 72080 15250
- Hours: open 24x7, Monday to Sunday
- Book online: book.autoport.co.in
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New-car first service (0–10,000 km) in Dombivli
Here is the straight answer on New-car first service in Dombivli. The first service is the car maker's schedule, not a guess — and it is mostly a check, an oil change, and a chance to catch anything the factory missed. Desai Naka, opposite Croma (SK Plaza) The workshop is Autoport India Pvt Ltd, Plot 140/1, Desai Naka, opposite Croma (SK Plaza), Kalyan-Shilphata Road, Dombivli East 421204, open 24x7. The rest of this section covers what the workshop does here, what it honestly does not, what it costs, and how to book — in that order, so you can stop reading as soon as you have what you need.
A new car's first service — in the first 0–10,000 km, at the interval the car maker sets — is mostly a check, an oil change, and a chance to catch anything the factory or the dealer missed. The 25-point checkup covers engine oil level and quality, suspension and steering, cabin and AC filter, battery testing and the rest, and the service is recorded so the car's history starts clean — a full service history is worth money when the car is sold. The first service is booked at the maker's interval, not earlier and not later, and the price is the catalog starting price for your car: Basic from Rs. 1,859, Standard from Rs. 2,589, Premium from Rs. 4,869, exact price in the booking form. If the car is under warranty, the workshop explains honestly what an independent service means for the warranty before starting work. What matters most is getting the car seen before the problem grows: most of these issues are cheaper early than late, and a few become unsafe if ignored. Book online at book.autoport.co.in — the price for your exact car shows before you confirm — or call +91 72080 15250 and describe the situation in your own words.
Car service for new drivers in Dombivli
Here is the straight answer on Car service for new drivers in Dombivli. A new driver needs the same service as anyone else, plus the checks that new driving wears most — clutch, brakes and tyres in stop-go traffic. Desai Naka, opposite Croma (SK Plaza) The workshop is Autoport India Pvt Ltd, Plot 140/1, Desai Naka, opposite Croma (SK Plaza), Kalyan-Shilphata Road, Dombivli East 421204, open 24x7. The rest of this section covers what the workshop does here, what it honestly does not, what it costs, and how to book — in that order, so you can stop reading as soon as you have what you need.
A new driver needs the same service as anyone else, plus the checks that new driving wears most: clutch, brakes and tyres in stop-go traffic, and the suspension over speed breakers. The routine service with the 25-point checkup covers all of them — engine oil level and quality, suspension and steering, cabin and AC filter, battery testing and the rest — and the price is the catalog starting price for your car: Basic from Rs. 1,859, Standard from Rs. 2,589, Premium from Rs. 4,869, exact price in the booking form. If the car is new, the first service is at the maker's interval, and the warranty question is explained honestly before starting work. Call +91 72080 15250 with the car model and the symptom in your own words, and the team will tell you what the inspection will cover — a new driver is not expected to know the part names, only the symptom. What matters most is getting the car seen before the problem grows: most of these issues are cheaper early than late, and a few become unsafe if ignored. Book online at book.autoport.co.in — the price for your exact car shows before you confirm — or call +91 72080 15250 and describe the situation in your own words.
More guides for Dombivli
- Multi-brand garage vs authorised service center
- Car service schedule by km
- Basic vs Standard vs Premium service
- Car service in Dombivli East
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FAQs
Where should I get my new car's first service done in Dombivli?
At the brand authorised service centre. Free services are done there, not at Autoport, and doing them there keeps your warranty intact. After the free services end, Autoport at Desai Naka handles paid services.
What does the first paid service cost at Autoport?
Basic Service starts at ₹1,859, Standard at ₹2,589 and Premium at ₹4,869 in our booking catalog. The exact price for your car, fuel and variant is shown in the booking form before you confirm.
What should I check before my free services end?
Check every electrical item, the AC, rattles, water leaks and paint defects, and raise everything at the last free service in writing. Warranty work done then costs nothing; the same work later may be charged.
How often should I service my car after the free services?
By kilometres or months, whichever comes first. For most petrol cars that is every 10,000 km or 12 months. For cars that do few kilometres, the months matter more; for high-mileage cars, the kilometres matter more.
Does Autoport service electric cars?
Yes. We check tyres, brakes, AC, suspension, the 12V battery, charging-port condition and warning-light diagnosis. High-voltage battery and drive-system work is referred to the brand authorised network.
Why does the service book matter for a new car?
It is the car's service history, and a complete stamped book is worth real money when you sell. Keep every bill too, because bills show the parts and oil grade used, which the stamp alone does not.
Written by Shivam Kumar (@visionquantech) for Autoport India Pvt Ltd. Published 10 Nov 2026. General guidance only — your car's owner's manual and an in-person inspection come first.