Screen wash top up in Exeter
Professional screen wash top up services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
5 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Screen wash reservoir topped up with proper winter-grade fluid. Quick 5-minute job that keeps your windscreen clear and your washer jets working all year round.
Don't Run Out Mid-Journey
Nothing worse than a muddy windscreen and no washer fluid when you're trying to see where you're going. One lorry spray on the A38 and you're wiping blindly with squeaky wipers.
💡 Pro tip: Cheap screen wash freezes in winter. Proper concentrated winter mix works down to -20°C and won't clog your jets with ice.
Why It Matters
Here's what separates proper screen wash from the cheap stuff:
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Winter-grade concentrate (won't freeze) | Cheap summer mix or worse, plain water |
| Filled to correct level | Overfilled or barely topped up |
| No spills on driveway | Screen wash all over your tarmac |
| Reservoir cap properly sealed | Loose cap = evaporation |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
I'll locate your screen wash reservoir (surprisingly hard to find on some modern cars), top it up with proper winter-grade concentrated fluid, and make sure the cap's on tight.
📦 You're Left With
- Full screen wash reservoir
- Winter-grade fluid that won't freeze
- Clear windscreen for months
- No mess on your drive
Pricing Guide
| What's Involved | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Screen wash top up | 5 mins | £60 |
£60 minimum charge. This is really one to add onto another job rather than a standalone callout.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Part of other work - I'm there anyway, might as well sort it
✅ Can't find the reservoir - modern cars hide them everywhere
✅ Mobility issues - leaning into the engine bay isn't easy for everyone
✅ Winter prep - making sure you've got proper cold-weather fluid
Why Choose Us for Screen wash top up in Exeter?
Proper winter-grade fluid that won't freeze
Reservoir filled to the correct level
Quick 5-minute service
No mess or spills on your driveway
What to Expect
Step 1: Locate Reservoir
Pop the bonnet and find your screen wash reservoir. On some cars it's obvious, on others it's tucked behind the battery or buried in a corner.
Step 2: Check & Top Up
Check the current level, then top up with proper winter-grade concentrated screen wash. Not overfilled - leaves room for expansion.
Step 3: Test & Finish
Quick squirt of the washers to make sure everything's working. Cap back on tight. Job done.
🔧 DIY Tips
This is one of the easiest car maintenance jobs - you can absolutely do it yourself:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Bottle of screen wash concentrate
- Funnel (optional but prevents spills)
📐 Finding your reservoir
- Pop the bonnet and look for a translucent plastic tank
- Usually has a windscreen/water symbol on the cap
- Often bright blue or clear plastic
- Check your car manual if you can't find it
- It's NOT the brake fluid (smaller, yellow cap) or coolant (larger, often has warning labels)
✨ Topping up properly
- Use concentrated screen wash, not ready-mixed (better value)
- Mix ratio: usually 1:4 in summer, 1:2 in winter (check the bottle)
- Fill to the MAX line - don't overfill
- In winter, fill with neat concentrate for maximum freeze protection
- Wipe up any spills immediately - it's slippery
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Using plain water (freezes in winter, no cleaning power)
- Filling the wrong reservoir (coolant or brake fluid = expensive mistake)
- Overfilling - needs expansion room
- Not mixing concentrate properly
- Using summer mix in winter
💡 Pro trick: Keep a bottle of concentrated screen wash in the boot. Top up little and often so you never run completely dry. Concentrated lasts years and takes up minimal space.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🚗 Honestly? This is one you can do yourself. I only really recommend booking this as a standalone if you genuinely can't access the engine bay or find the reservoir.
Add it to other work - If I'm already at yours fixing something else, screen wash top up takes 2 minutes and I'll just throw it in.
Winter prep is important - Exeter gets cold enough to freeze cheap screen wash. Proper winter mix prevents frozen washer jets and potential pump damage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this really worth paying for?
Honestly? Only if you're already having other work done. Screen wash top up is dead simple - you can easily do it yourself. But if I'm there anyway doing something else, I'll chuck it in as part of the service.
What type of screen wash do you use?
Proper winter-grade concentrated screen wash that works down to -20°C. None of that cheap watered-down stuff that freezes in December and clogs your washer jets.
Do I need to provide the screen wash?
Either way works. If you've got some, I'll use it. If not, I bring proper concentrated winter mix and can top you up.
How do I know when my screen wash is low?
Most modern cars have a dashboard warning light - looks like a windscreen with wavy lines. Or you'll press the washer button and nothing comes out. In older cars without a sensor, it's just guesswork until it runs dry.
Can you check other fluids while you're there?
Yes - if you want a quick check of oil, coolant, brake fluid levels, just ask. Takes an extra couple of minutes and might save you a breakdown later.
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