It is recommended by most manufacturers that a car should be serviced every 12,000 miles or every 12 months, which ever happens first. However, if after your last service you were told by a mechanic that your car might need an interim service. This means that you should look at getting another service completed 6 months or after 6000 miles after your previous service. Look for car maintenance near me to find a reputable mechanics to conduct your car service.