Servicing to the manufacturer’s schedule
Smart service in Rotterdam: minor and major service
Minor and major services for your Smart: the petrol or electric Fortwo and Forfour, the Roadster and the new #1, #3 and #5. We work to the Smart service schedule and pay extra attention to the effects of short trips. Our team speaks English.
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The short answer
At Autobedrijf Willemsbrug in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde, your Smart gets a minor or major service according to the manufacturer’s service schedule. If your Smart 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 Smart 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 Smart serviced at Autobedrijf Willemsbrug?
We are an independent garage for all makes and an RDW-approved APK station. We service your Smart to the manufacturer’s specifications, with parts and oil that suit your car.
A Smart is made for the city and often does short trips. That calls for extra attention to the oil and the exhaust. We know the Fortwo well, including its rear-mounted engine, which is hard to reach.
What servicing does the manufacturer specify for your Smart?
Smart sets a service schedule for each model. A service is usually due after a year or after a set number of kilometres, whichever comes first. Many Smarts cover only a few kilometres. In that case, time is the main factor that decides when the service is due.
On short trips the engine does not warm up properly. According to Carwiki, moisture and petrol then get into the oil. That is why we advise changing the oil in a petrol Smart every year, even if you do not drive much. The petrol engines in the Fortwo and Forfour from 2014 onwards have a timing chain.
We use your registration number to look up which service your Smart 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 Smart?
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 Smart models and what we check during a service
These Smart 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fortwo | 7,242 | Short trips: oil every year, the exhaust and rust on the sills. On an automatic, the gear changes. |
| Forfour | 4,856 | Short trips: oil every year, brakes and tyres. On the twinamic automatic, the gear changes. |
| Electric Fortwo and Forfour | 2,026 | Electric: no engine oil. Brakes, brake fluid, tyres and cabin filter still need servicing. The brake discs can rust. |
| #1 | 1,101 | Electric: no engine oil, but brakes, brake fluid, tyres and cabin filter as scheduled. |
| Roadster | 1,005 | Older car: oil, rust, brake lines and the exhaust. |
| #3 | 916 | Electric: no engine oil, but brakes, brake fluid, tyres and cabin filter as scheduled. |
| #5 | 569 | Large electric SUV: 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 Smart?
At every service we follow the manufacturer’s schedule. For your Smart, we also pay extra attention to these points:
Read more about how often to have your oil changed (in Dutch) and flushing an automatic gearbox.
Servicing your electric Smart
The electric Fortwo and Forfour (EQ) and the new #1, #3 and #5 have no engine oil, spark plugs or timing chain. They still need servicing: brakes, brake fluid, tyres, suspension and cabin filter, according to the Smart schedule. On the #1, #3 and #5, that includes the battery cooling.
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 Smart 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 Smart 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 Smart
Service for all makes · APK for your Smart · Oil change (in Dutch) · Timing belt replacement (in Dutch)