A
regular car service is essential for the maintenance and upkeep of any vehicle,
pre-empting and fixing problems before they become too damaging. Servicing your
vehicle regularly will highlight problems and parts that will soon need
replacing to ensure your car runs smoothly. There are many more reasons why you
should have a regular car service.
It is
far more cost-effective to pay for regular servicing and minor repairs. Avoiding
them can result in more serious issues and higher costs in the long run to make
such repairs, in some cases even requiring you to buy a new vehicle.
There
are other cost implications of not having a regular car service. In some
instances, car insurance can be invalidated, as if your car breaks down but it
could have been prevented by having a car service that was long overdue and
would have pointed out these potential issues, insurers may refuse to pay out.
This further increases the costs of ownership.
Vehicles
that undergo regular servicing generally have a much better fuel economy. This
is because cars which haven't been serviced won't be running at their most
efficient. Small things such as needing an oil change, to larger issues like a
faulty exhaust, all impact upon the fuel consumption of a vehicle.
Some
checks like tyre pressure and fluid levels can be easily checked yourself, but
a service adds that extra peace of mind. With a regular service, such problems
will be picked out and can be acted upon to ensure the vehicle is running at
its most efficient. This will also save you money with an improved fuel
economy.
Vital
vehicle parts and components which you cannot check yourself are carried out
with a car service to make sure it is as safe as can be. Aspects such as the
braking system, suspension and other engine parts will all be tested and any
necessary repairs highlighted.
Especially
for older vehicles, which are more at risk of mechanical faults due to
increased wear and tear, servicing is essential for car safety. Many problems
can easily go undetected, with engine deterioration usually hard to spot unless
something major goes wrong. Therefore, to improve your car safety, regular
services are a must.
Please
feel free to contact us at Rapid Auto to book your vehicle for a service.
We will
also reset your service indicator and stamp you Service Book.