If you break the process down into manageable steps and take your time there’s no reason why you can’t do it yourself.

Oil should be changed about every 3,000 – 7,000 miles or at least every six months no matter how far you drive.

You’ll also need a wrench to remove the drainage bolt and an oil collection pan. A specialist filter wrench may also come in handy, you can get these from motor factors and also have a rag handy. Obviously you’ll also need the fresh oil, consult your manual for the right type and a new filter, again consult your manual for the right size.

Firstly either jack up the car or get it up on the ramps, put a piece of wood or something similar behind the back wheels to ensure it wont roll back and make sure the handbrake is fully applied. Make sure that the engine is completely cool before attempting the oil change, leave it for a couple of hours to be completely sure.

Locate the drainage bolt, your manual will show you where it is and place your collection tray beneath it. Be aware that the oil may spurt in the direction the bolt is facing.

Loosen the bolt with the wrench until the oil begins to flow making sure not to drop the bolt in the tray. Get out from underneath the vehicle and loosen the oil cap in the engine compartment, (again consult manual to locate). This allows all of the oil to flow more quickly. Leave the cap on loosely to prevent dust getting in.