Can You Come to Kwik Fit Without an Appointment?

Car acting up? Problem with your tyres? If you need to bring your car into your local Kwik Fit for some essential maintenance or an emergency fix, do you need to book an appointment?

To answer simply: not always, no. 

You can technically visit any of Kwik Fit’s centres without booking an appointment first, though waiting times may differ between centres. Many of our services — such as our free tyre check and vehicle safety check — are available on a drive-in basis. However, for more intensive services like MOTs and servicing, and to guarantee getting your car seen in good time, booking an appointment in advance is always a good idea.

When it comes to vehicle maintenance, convenience is key — and that's exactly what Kwik Fit offers. 

Do you need an appointment at Kwik Fit?

All of our Kwik Fit centres across the UK accept walk-in customers for a core range of quick-fix services. However, availability and waiting times depend on the location and the service type. Some services can be completed on the spot, while others may require a short wait. 

For longer, more extensive appointments like major repairs and full servicing, we recommend that an appointment be booked in advance to guarantee that your vehicle gets seen, even in busy periods. In all cases, our expert technicians always aim to provide a fast, efficient service for our customers.

For a detailed breakdown of which of our services are likely to require an appointment, please refer to the tables below.

Services available without an appointment*

The services below may be available without an appointment as they involve minor diagnostic and maintenance work and take less time than other services. 

*Note: Booking an appointment is always advised. It is not guaranteed that your car will be seen at your chosen time without an appointment. 

Services that require an appointment

Longer, more intensive services that require us to carry out extensive checks and repairs of your vehicle will always require an appointment — especially routine procedures like MOTs and annual servicing.

How to check service availability & book at Kwik Fit

Need to bring your car in but not sure whether your local Kwik Fit has availability? Check how busy our centres are ahead of time by giving us a call. Then, book online to ensure priority service when you arrive. 

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Pay the experts a visit

Whatever service you need — from a brake fluid change to a full-blown service and MOT — our team of experts always deliver quality service and aim to get you safely back on the road as quickly as possible.

Car making a funny noise? Not sure what pressure your tyres should be? Aside from repairs, we also offer our customers regular vehicle advice in the form of our expert guides and blogs. Got a specific question, get in touch with our team today.