Servicing to the manufacturer’s schedule
BYD service in Rotterdam: minor and major service
Minor and major service for your BYD: the electric Atto 2, Atto 3, Dolphin, Dolphin Surf, Seal, Seal U and Sealion 7, and the DM-i plug-in hybrids, such as the Seal U DM-i, Atto 2 DM-i and Seal 6 DM-i Touring. We follow the BYD service schedule. Our team speaks English.
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The short answer
At Autobedrijf Willemsbrug in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde, your BYD gets a minor or major service according to the manufacturer’s service schedule. If your BYD is still under the manufacturer’s warranty, the warranty stays valid as long as the servicing follows the manufacturer’s schedule, even if you do not go to the dealer.
The price depends on the model, the engine and the mileage. Call +31 10 479 00 00 with your registration number and mileage, and we will tell you in advance what the service costs. You can also visit our workshop.
If you combine a major service with the APK (MOT), the inspection is free. You drop off your BYD Monday to Friday between 8.00 and 8.30 am, or on Saturday at 9.00 am. If extra work is needed, we call you first.
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Why have your BYD serviced at Autobedrijf Willemsbrug?
We are an independent garage for all makes and an RDW-approved APK station. We service your BYD to the manufacturer’s specification, with parts and oil that suit your car.
BYD is a new brand in the Netherlands, but there are already many BYDs on the road. A BYD is either electric or a DM-i plug-in hybrid. We know both and follow the schedule for your BYD. You do not need to go to the dealer for servicing.
What servicing does the manufacturer specify for your BYD?
In the Netherlands, the fully electric BYD models have a service interval of two years or 30,000 kilometres, whichever comes first. This interval has applied since October 2024, including electric BYDs that were already on the road. Before that, it was one year or 20,000 kilometres.
A BYD with DM-i has a petrol engine as well as the electric motor. The petrol engine gets new oil and a new oil filter according to the BYD schedule, usually every year. If you drive mostly on electric power, the petrol engine runs very little. The oil still ages, so the service is still needed.
We use your registration number to look up which service your BYD needs and, where possible, we read the service indicator. After the service, we reset the service reminder, if our equipment can do this.
Minor or major service for your BYD?
Which service your car needs depends on the model, the engine, the age and the mileage. A minor and a major service usually include the following:
| Part | Minor service | Major service |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil and oil filter | Change and replace | Change and replace |
| Fluids | Check and top up if needed | Check, change the brake fluid if the schedule requires it |
| Brakes and tyres | Check for wear | Thorough check, including brake discs and brake pads |
| Filters | Check | Replace the air filter and cabin filter according to the schedule |
| Spark plugs (petrol) | Not standard | Replace at the manufacturer’s interval |
| Battery | Check | Test with a battery tester |
| Timing belt (if the engine has one) | Not standard | Check whether the belt is due for replacement at the set interval |
| APK | Book separately | Free if you combine it with a major service |
Read more about the difference between a minor and a major service and what happens during a major service (in Dutch).
Common BYD models and what we check during a service
These BYD models are the most common in the Netherlands, according to RDW open data. We can service all of these models.
| Model | Number in the Netherlands | What we check during a service |
|---|---|---|
| Seal U DM-i | 6,391 | Plug-in hybrid: oil and oil filter for the petrol engine, brakes and tyres. The weight makes the tyres wear faster. |
| Atto 3 | 4,185 | Electric: no engine oil, but brakes, brake fluid, tyres and cabin filter as scheduled. |
| Atto 2 DM-i | 1,494 | Plug-in hybrid: oil for the petrol engine, and the brakes. Brake discs that see little use can rust. |
| Seal U | 1,391 | Electric SUV: tyres, brakes and suspension. The weight makes the tyres wear faster. |
| Seal | 1,250 | Electric, also with all-wheel drive: tyres, brakes, brake fluid and cabin filter. |
| Dolphin | 1,068 | Electric: brakes, brake fluid, tyres and cabin filter according to the schedule. |
| Dolphin Surf | 930 | Small electric city car: tyres, brakes and cabin filter. |
| Sealion 7 | 618 | Large electric SUV: tyres, brakes, suspension and cabin filter. |
| Seal 6 DM-i Touring | 530 | Plug-in hybrid estate: oil for the petrol engine, brakes and tyres. |
| Atto 2 | 414 | Electric: brakes, brake fluid, tyres and cabin filter according to the schedule. |
Source: RDW Open Data, registered passenger cars (vans with a grey number plate are not included), retrieved in October 2026. If your model is not listed, we can still help.
What do we check when servicing your BYD?
At every service we follow the manufacturer’s schedule. For your BYD, we also pay extra attention to these points:
Read more about replacing brakes (in Dutch) and how often to have your oil changed (in Dutch), including on a plug-in hybrid.
Servicing an electric BYD or a DM-i
An electric BYD has no engine oil, spark plugs or timing belt. It still needs servicing: brakes, brake fluid, tyres, suspension and the cabin filter, according to the BYD schedule. On a DM-i, the petrol engine needs servicing as well, such as oil, oil filter, air filter and spark plugs.
Our mechanics hold a GMTO certificate (the Dutch qualification for working on high-voltage systems). This means they are trained to work safely on the high-voltage systems of hybrid and electric cars. Read more about servicing hybrid and electric cars (in Dutch).
How much does a service for your BYD cost?
The price of a service differs from car to car. The model, the engine, the specified oil and the mileage determine what needs to be done and which parts are needed. That is why we do not give an amount on this page.
Does the manufacturer’s warranty on your BYD stay valid?
Yes. Having your car serviced at an independent garage does not void your manufacturer’s warranty, as long as the servicing follows the manufacturer’s schedule and uses suitable parts and oil. This follows from the European rules for the motor industry. Extra warranties or mobility services from the brand may be linked to servicing at a dealer. We record the service in our system and, if you have a service book, in that too. You receive an invoice listing all the work. Keep it in a safe place.
More about servicing your BYD
Service for all makes · APK for your BYD · Oil change (in Dutch) · Timing belt replacement (in Dutch)