Owner's guide · 2011–2014
McLaren 12C
owner's guide.
What the factory publishes for the 12C, and what it does not. Free, no sign-in.
Factory maintenance schedule
From the manufacturer's maintenance sheets (or a copy of them, where the source says so), checked 2026-10-21. For what is due at your miles, use What's due on mine.
McLaren (12C, 650S, 570S/GT, 600LT, 720S, 765LT, GT, Artura, 750S)
| Item | When | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Annual service (engine oil & filter + inspection) | Every 10,000 mi or every year, whichever comes first | Dealer copy of factory sheet |
Not on the factory sheets we hold
- Item-level intervals (gearbox oil, brake fluid, spark plugs, coolant, filters): no factory handbook on file
- The annual interval comes from McLaren retailers, not a factory sheet; check the car's service booklet
Ask our service team for these. We will not guess an interval.
Ask our service teamOwnership plans
Preserve or Heritage
More than the factory schedule: a five-year service cycle for your McLaren, and the maintenance items we inspect and approve (battery, top, alignment and more) are covered for 12 months / 12,000 miles*. Pricing depends on the car, so ask and we'll quote yours.
Mid tier · for the car you drive
Preserve
The factory schedule plus fuel, battery, tire, alignment and electronics care every year.
- Extensive multi-point inspection
- Oil & filter service
- Full safety system & module tests
- Tire check
- Battery / CANBUS service
We inspect it and say it's good, it's covered 12 months / 12,000 miles*: battery we service and approve
- Extensive multi-point inspection
- Oil & filter service
- Brake fluid flush
- Cabin filter
- Tire check
- Fuel system service
- Nitrogen service
- Alignment
We inspect it and say it's good, it's covered 12 months / 12,000 miles*: fuel system components, alignment
- Extensive multi-point inspection
- Oil & filter service
- Spark plugs (turbo models)
- Transfer case service (AWD)
- Tire check
- Battery / CANBUS service
- Coolant service
- Power steering service
- HVAC service
- Cabriolet / Targa top service
- Drain cleaning
We inspect it and say it's good, it's covered 12 months / 12,000 miles*: battery service, power steering service, HVAC
- Extensive multi-point inspection
- Oil & filter service
- Brake fluid flush
- Cabin & engine air filters
- Fuel system service
- Nitrogen service
- Alignment
- Spark plugs (naturally aspirated)
- Transmission service
- Top-end induction service incl. throttle body
We inspect it and say it's good, it's covered 12 months / 12,000 miles*: fuel system components, alignment, throttle body
- Extensive multi-point inspection
- Oil & filter service
- Full safety system & module tests
- Tire check
- Battery / CANBUS service
- Front & rear differential service
We inspect it and say it's good, it's covered 12 months / 12,000 miles*: battery we service and approve
Top tier · for the car you're keeping
Heritage
Everything that makes the car start, stop, steer, stay dry and run clean, brought back to a known-good baseline. Starts with a paid qualification inspection: engine, transmission, suspension, steering, brakes, electrical and fluids, a scan for stored faults and a road test. Leaks, failures or open safety items are repaired first; not every car qualifies.
- Extensive multi-point inspection
- Oil & filter service
- Alignment
- Battery / CANBUS service
- Cabriolet / Targa / sunroof service
- Coolant service
- Drain cleaning
- Fuel system service
- Safety system & module tests
- HVAC service
- Immobilizer service
- Nitrogen service & tire check
- Steering service
- Top-end induction service
- Extensive multi-point inspection
- Oil & filter service
- Brake fluid flush
- Cabin filter
- Full safety & module tests with digital reports
- Fuel system service
- Battery / CANBUS service
- Nitrogen service
- Alignment
- HVAC service
- Cabriolet / Targa top service
- Drain cleaning
We inspect it and say it's good, it's covered 12 months / 12,000 miles*: fuel system components, battery / CANBUS service, alignment, HVAC
- Extensive multi-point inspection
- Oil & filter service
- Spark plugs & ignition coils (turbo models)
- Transfer case service (AWD)
- Engine air filter
- Full safety & module tests with digital reports
- Fuel system service
- Battery / CANBUS service
- Nitrogen service
- Alignment
- Coolant service
- Power steering service
- Top-end induction service incl. throttle body
We inspect it and say it's good, it's covered 12 months / 12,000 miles*: fuel system components, battery / CANBUS service, alignment, power steering service, throttle body
- Extensive multi-point inspection
- Oil & filter service
- Brake fluid flush
- Cabin filter
- Spark plugs & coil packs (naturally aspirated)
- Transmission service
- Drive belt service
- Full safety & module tests with digital reports
- Fuel system service
- Battery / CANBUS service
- Nitrogen service
- Alignment
- HVAC service
- Cabriolet / Targa top service
- Drain cleaning
We inspect it and say it's good, it's covered 12 months / 12,000 miles*: fuel system components, battery / CANBUS service, alignment, HVAC
- Extensive multi-point inspection
- Oil & filter service
- Full safety & module tests with digital reports
- Fuel system service
- Battery / CANBUS service
- Nitrogen service
- Alignment
- Water pump & thermostat replacement
- Immobilizer service
We inspect it and say it's good, it's covered 12 months / 12,000 miles*: fuel system work, battery / CANBUS service, alignment, water pump & thermostat, immobilizer work
*Some exceptions apply. Coverage is for the maintenance items listed for that visit that we inspect, service and approve as good: if one fails under normal use within 12 months or 12,000 miles, we correct it at our cost. After year 5 the cycle starts again at year 1. Preserve and Heritage are HBi Auto service plans, not a manufacturer warranty, extended warranty or insurance; full terms, eligibility and exclusions come from your service advisor before you enroll. HBi Auto is independent and not affiliated with any manufacturer.
Detail & body shop
Protection and repairs, done in-house.
Detail & protection
Build your protection
Tap the areas to cover or pick a preset, choose the film finish and add ceramic, tint or wheels. Then send it for a quote.
Collision & body
Send photos, get an estimate
Up to four photos of the damage. An estimator gets back to you, and your photos stay private.
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Questions
Where does the 12C schedule come from?
From the manufacturer's published maintenance sheets. Each item links to its source, and the date shows when we last checked them.
What if an item is not listed?
Some items are not on the factory sheets we hold; they are listed on this page. Ask our service team and we will check your car.
Can you service my 12C?
Yes. Book from this page and our service team takes it from there.