May 26, 2020
The servicing process has been designed to help keep your car running smoothly and to identify potential problems early on, reducing the risk of breakdown or more serious problems in the future.
Many people think that a service is the same as a MOT test, however the two are very different. A MOT test is going to cover a technical safety inspection of a vehicle, whereas a service checks wear and tear on a vehicle and will replace fluid and sometimes parts where appropriate.
There are a few different factors that can affect the frequency at which you should service your car, however many people want a ballpark figure. Here are three things you should consider for finding an answer:
·Quality of road you regularly travel on
·Your annual mileage
·Do you regularly maintain your vehicle?
Here at MyCarNeedsA.com, we agree with many manufacturers that you should have your car serviced every 12 months or every 12,000 miles depending on which of the two comes first. If you’re doing a lot of miles throughout the year, you should aim to have at least an interim service every 6 months or 6,000 miles.
·By having a regular service, you are having the core components of your vehicle checked to ensure they’re running as they should be, and fluids replaced/topped up.
·It’s normal for car parts to wear and tear, and therefore servicing is very important for those car’s doing a lot of mileage every year.
·Spot problems before they even happen, allowing you to decide how you want to approach the repair and prepare for financing the issue.
·If you’re going to sell your car privately, the second-hand market is very competitive. When a car has evidence of regular upkeep, it is more attractive to potential buyers, particularly when selling to a dealership!
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