VC Service Station

VC Service Station is built around the idea of a full vehicle service experience, and the range on offer backs that up. From a single site on Triq tal-Balal in Ħal Għargħur you can fill the tank, wash the car, have it tested, change the tyres or book a repair. The village is on Malta's main island and easy to reach by car from the surrounding towns.

The station is listed in three of our directories: petrol stations in Malta, tyre shops in Malta and garages in Malta. That makes it useful whether you live on the island, have shipped a car over from the UK or are simply hiring one for a fortnight.

Fuel and washing, day and night

Fuel is sold at covered pumps with plenty of room to manoeuvre, and the site fills petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Self-service fuelling runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so a late flight or an early start is never a problem. The shop keeps shorter hours, so plan any purchases inside the times listed below.

Alongside the pumps are a car wash and a jet wash, both available around the clock. For a deeper clean the staff offer car detailing and a range of valet treatments, and the shop sells cleaning products and car accessories. If you are collecting a hire car from the airport and want to return it tidy, our Malta relocation guide and flights to Malta page help with planning the journey around your drive.

VRT testing, tyres and repairs

VRT stands for Vehicle Roadworthiness Test, Malta's periodic check that a car is safe to be on the road, similar in purpose to the MOT in the UK. VC Service Station carries out VRT testing for all cars, which is handy for anyone who has moved to Malta and registered a vehicle.

The workshop side covers tyre sales, tyre servicing and repairs, air conditioning refills and general advice and maintenance. Trained and certified staff look after vehicles of any make, so you do not need a particular brand of car to use the service. Air conditioning matters in a Maltese summer, and our Malta weather guide shows how hot the months can get.

Service you can plan around

The team focuses on what each customer needs and wants, and it aims to keep prices competitive. Fuel comes from renowned manufacturers, every fuelling point is covered from the weather, and the forecourt is laid out to give drivers as much room as possible to move around. That is a real help in the Maltese sun or during a winter shower.

Trained and certified employees answer questions and look after your vehicle, and the team offers advice, repair and maintenance in one place, so you need not visit several garages for different jobs. Whatever the make of car, the station works as a one-stop shop for drivers. For visitors on a short break that convenience is worth having, since one stop can cover fuel, a wash and a quick check of the tyres before a long day out.

Visiting Għargħur and the area

Għargħur is a village rather than a resort, and it makes a quiet stop on a driving tour of the island. Nearby you can browse the shelves at Agenda Bookshop, or join a boat trip with Adventure Cruises Malta. Boat owners may also like 73 Marine, the yacht broker.

If you want ideas for the rest of your stay, see our things to do in Malta guide, the Mdina guide for the old capital, and our about Malta overview. When you are ready to ask the business a question, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to VC Service Station.