Maintain reliability and safety
Over time, changes will take place to even the most modern vehicle: components will gradually wear and go out of adjustment and fluids will become contaminated and perform less than optimally. Make no mistake, modern cars are exceptionally reliable compared to their forerunners from a few decades ago. However, regular servicing is still vital to avoid the cost and inconvenience of a non-starter, a late-night motorway breakdown or the danger caused by leaking brake and clutch fluids.
Minimise lifetime operating costs
Even small cars are expensive enough to own without adding unnecessary extra costs by neglecting servicing. Regular attention helps reduce wear and tear on components and consumables – and enables identification of impending problems before they become critical. In turn, this means you won’t spend so much on the car during your ownership. Regular checks on wheel alignment help you get the most wear from your tyres. And regular oil changes, using high quality motor oils meeting the manufacturer’s specification, help reduce engine wear and the possibility of costly damage. Regular maintenance also helps maintains the value of your vehicle ready for when you sell it.
Ensure top performance
Whether you drive a Mini or a Ferrari, automotive engineers invested lots of time and effort into designing your car’s performance. For optimum performance, handling and economy they assumed that components would remain adjusted in a certain way, and that oils, brake and clutch fluids met certain specifications. If you change these, or allow fluids to deteriorate, don’t be surprised if performance suffers.
From motor oils to suspension fluids – servicing matters!
Car servicing ranges from simple weekly checks of engine oils, coolant and other automotive fluids, tyres and lights, through to the manufacturer’s recommended service activities.
The case for regular car servicing is clear. If you want your car to be as reliable as possible, give you the best possible performance and maintain its value, regular maintenance is essential. From changing gear oils to adjusting brakes, whether you do it yourself, go to a small local garage or rely on a main dealership, your car will reward you for servicing it properly.
