Servicing to the manufacturer’s schedule
American car service in Rotterdam: minor and major service
Minor and major service for your American car, from the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro and Corvette to Dodge, Chrysler and Cadillac. Older American cars, such as a Buick or Pontiac, are welcome too. We work to the manufacturer’s schedule. Our team speaks English.
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The short answer
At Autobedrijf Willemsbrug in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde, your American car gets a minor or major service according to the manufacturer’s service schedule. If your American car 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 American car 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 American car serviced at Autobedrijf Willemsbrug?
We are an independent garage for all makes and an RDW-approved APK station. We service your American car to the manufacturer’s specification, with parts and oil that suit your car.
American cars are often big and heavy, with a large engine and an automatic gearbox. We have five heavy-duty lifts, including lifts for motorhomes and commercial vehicles up to 3,500 kg. If we do not have a part in stock, we order it from suppliers of American car parts.
What servicing does the manufacturer specify for your American car?
Many newer American cars have a system that works out for itself how long the engine oil will last. At General Motors, the group behind Chevrolet, Cadillac and Buick, this is called the Oil Life Monitoring System. The system also takes your driving style into account. If your car has one, we follow its message and the manufacturer’s schedule.
American manufacturers specify their own type of oil for each engine. General Motors uses oil to the dexos standard for many petrol engines. On an older American car without a service system, we change the oil according to the service book. If there is no service book, we go by the mileage and the age of the oil.
We use your registration number to look up which service your American car 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 American car?
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 American models and what we check during servicing
These American makes and models are the most common in the Netherlands, according to RDW open data. We can service all of them.
| Make or model | Number in the Netherlands | What we check during a service |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysler | 8,325 | Oil, brakes and suspension. On a Voyager or 300C, also the automatic gearbox and leaks. |
| Ford Mustang | 4,891 | Oil to the Ford standard, brakes and wide tyres. On the V8, also the cooling system. |
| Dodge | 4,774 | Heavy car: brakes, suspension, tyres and the automatic gearbox. If it runs on LPG, also the gas system. |
| Cadillac | 4,056 | Oil to the dexos standard where it applies, air suspension (if fitted), brakes and the exhaust. |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 3,156 | Sports car: oil, brakes, wide tyres and the cooling system. |
| Pontiac | 2,739 | Older car: oil, rust, brake lines, the exhaust and leaks. |
| Buick | 1,947 | Older car: oil, rust, brake lines, the exhaust and leaks. |
| Chevrolet Camaro | 1,144 | Oil to the dexos standard where it applies, brakes and wide tyres. |
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 American car?
At every service we follow the manufacturer’s schedule. For your American car, we also pay extra attention to these points:
Read more about flushing the automatic gearbox and replacing brakes (in Dutch).
How much does a service for your American car 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 American car 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 American car
Service for all makes · APK for your American car · Oil change (in Dutch) · Timing belt replacement (in Dutch)