Servicing to the manufacturer’s schedule
Tesla service in Rotterdam: brakes, tyres and filters
Service for your Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Model S or Model X. A Tesla has no engine oil, but the brakes, tyres, filters and suspension do need servicing. We follow the Tesla maintenance recommendations. Our team speaks English.
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The short answer
At Autobedrijf Willemsbrug in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde, your Tesla gets a minor or major service according to the manufacturer’s service schedule. If your Tesla 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.
The APK (MOT) can be done in the same visit. You drop off your Tesla 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 Tesla serviced at Autobedrijf Willemsbrug?
We are an independent garage for all makes and an RDW-approved APK station. We service your Tesla to the manufacturer’s specification, with parts that suit your car.
A Tesla needs little servicing, but the brakes, suspension and tyres do need attention. German inspection figures show that Teslas there have defects more often than other electric cars. With us, you can have these parts checked in good time. You do not need to go to Tesla for servicing.
What servicing does the manufacturer specify for your Tesla?
Tesla has no fixed service with an oil change. Instead, Tesla gives maintenance recommendations for each part in the owner’s manual. For the Model Y, these include rotating the tyres every 10,000 kilometres, replacing the cabin filter every 2 years and checking the brake fluid every 4 years.
In countries where roads are salted in winter, such as the Netherlands, Tesla recommends cleaning the brake callipers every year or every 20,000 kilometres. On models with a HEPA filter, the owner’s manual says that filter should be replaced every 3 years. The recommendations can differ from model to model. We look them up for your Tesla.
We use your registration number to look up which service your Tesla 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 Tesla?
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes and brake fluid | Check | Thorough check, change the brake fluid if the schedule requires it |
| Tyres | Measure tread depth and pressure | Swap or replace if needed |
| Cabin filter | Check | Replace according to the schedule |
| Coolant | Check | Change if the schedule requires it |
| 12-volt battery | Check | Test with a battery tester |
| Suspension and steering | Check | Thorough check |
| Wipers and lights | Check | Check and replace if needed |
| APK | Book separately | Can be done in the same visit |
Read more about the difference between a minor and a major service and what happens during a major service (in Dutch).
Common Tesla models and what we check during a service
These Tesla 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Model 3 | 66,129 | Cleaning the brake callipers, brake discs, suspension, tyre rotation and the cabin filter. |
| Model Y | 59,512 | Cleaning the brake callipers, axles and suspension, tyre rotation and the HEPA filter. |
| Model S | 5,400 | Air suspension (if fitted), brakes, tyres and the filters according to the owner’s manual. |
| Model X | 3,688 | Heavy SUV: air suspension, brakes, tyres and the filters according to the owner’s manual. |
| Roadster | 96 | The first Tesla, built from 2008 up to and including 2012: brakes, tyres, suspension and leaks. |
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 Tesla?
At every service we follow the manufacturer’s schedule. For your Tesla, we also pay extra attention to these points:
Also read about replacing the brakes (in Dutch) and testing the battery (in Dutch).
Servicing your electric Tesla
A Tesla is fully electric. There is no engine oil, oil filter, spark plug or timing belt. That is why the table of minor and major service items for a Tesla lists different parts: brakes, brake fluid, tyres, suspension, the cabin filter and the coolant. We also check the 12-volt battery.
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 Tesla 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 Tesla 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 Tesla
Service for all makes · APK for your Tesla · Servicing hybrid and electric cars (in Dutch) · Brake replacement (in Dutch)