Car Servicing
Owning a car comes with many responsibilities. One of these is regular maintenance and servicing to ensure your car performs at its best and is safe to be driven on the roads. Car servicing involves inspecting and maintaining various parts, including the engine, brakes, tyres, etc. However, did you know there are different types of car servicing?
Throughout this blog, we’ll explore the different types of car servicing, including interim, full, and major services. We’ll discuss the benefits of regular car servicing, such as improved fuel efficiency, better safety and long-term cost savings. We’ll also share some simple tasks you can do yourself to maintain your car. Carrying out these maintenance jobs regularly is a good way to enhance the lifespan and performance of your car, alongside your regular car servicing.
With that said, let’s get into it!
What is a Car Service?
In simple terms, a car service is when you take your car to a reputable garage for a routine check-up. Our service at JDK Automotive includes a comprehensive inspection of your vehicle, checking everything from the engine to the fluid levels. We may also change the oil and/or air filter as part of our service.
By servicing your car regularly, you can prevent serious issues from compromising your safety. You can also increase your vehicle’s resale value by keeping a complete service history.
In general, there are three types of car services: interim, full, and major. Depending on the model or type of vehicle, manufacturers may offer additional service levels.
- Interim Service: In general, this service should be performed every six months or 6,000 miles, whichever comes first. Typically, an interim service is a basic check-up for your vehicle and would usually include an oil and filter change, a check of the vehicle’s fluids, and a visual inspection of the brakes, tyres and lights.
- Full Service: You should perform this service at least once every 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first. In a full service, your vehicle gets everything covered in an interim service, as well as spark plug replacement, air filter replacement, suspension inspection, exhaust system inspection, and battery inspection.
- Major Service: This service is typically required every two years or every 24,000 miles. A major service includes all the checks covered in a full service, plus additional checks on brake fluid, gearbox oil, and a thorough heating and cooling system inspection.
The specific services and recommendations for each vehicle may vary depending on the make and model. Here at JDK Automotive, we follow the recommendations of the manufacturer to determine the type of service that is best for each vehicle.
Car Servicing Benefits: What Are They?
Regular car servicing is essential for keeping your vehicle running smoothly and safely. Your vehicle also benefits from regular maintenance in the following ways:
- Boosts Resale Value: The resale value of a well-maintained vehicle can be higher if it has a complete service history. This will make any potential buyer will feel more confident about purchasing it.
- Ensures Safety and Performance: Regular servicing of your vehicle will allow you to identify and fix any issues before they become bigger problems that could compromise your safety on the road. As a result, your vehicle will run efficiently, safely and at its best.
- Maintains Warranty Compliance: Regular servicing is often required to maintain manufacturer warranties. Regular maintenance ensures compliance with the warranty terms and conditions.
- Improved Fuel Efficiency: By maintaining your vehicle regularly, you will reduce your fuel consumption and save money.
- Saves You Money: Servicing your vehicle regularly can save you money in the long run because small problems can be detected and repaired before they become serious ones. In addition, well-maintained vehicles reduce premature wear and tear on their components.
Maintain Your Vehicle With These Simple Steps
You can prevent costly repairs down the road by performing regular maintenance on your vehicle. Here are some simple maintenance tasks you can perform:
- Maintain a Clean Vehicle: To prevent paint damage, regularly clean the exterior of your car to remove dirt, grime, and other debris.
- Check Tyre Pressure: Overinflated or underinflated tyres can negatively affect your car’s handling, fuel economy, and performance. Ensure that your tyres are maintained at the recommended pressure.
- Check Fluid Levels Regularly: You should check the levels of your engine oil, coolant, transmission fluid, and brake fluid on a regular basis and top them up as needed.
- Replace Wiper Blades: The safety of you and your passengers can be compromised if your wiper blades are worn out during rain or snow. Maintain clear visibility by replacing them as needed.
Performing simple maintenance tasks can keep your vehicle in good condition and prevent costly repairs in the future. We recommend that you follow the manufacturer’s maintenance recommendations and ask our team at JDK Automotive for assistance if you have any questions.
Car Service: Why Choose JDK Automotive?
We tailor our comprehensive car service to fit the specific needs of your vehicle. With the help of our highly trained technicians, we ensure that your vehicle is running at its best, efficiently, and safely.
Services provided by JDK Automotive include:
- Tyre Inspection: In addition to checking your tires for wear and tear, we will also check their inflation levels.
- Suspension and Steering Inspection: Our technicians will inspect your suspension and steering to ensure your vehicle is safe and stable.
- Fluid Levels Check: Our technicians check the level of engine oil, coolant, and antifreeze in your vehicle.
- Oil and Filter Change: Our service includes changing your oil and oil filter to keep your engine lubricated.
- Lights and Safety Check: Our technicians perform a general safety inspection on your vehicle, including checking the lights are working properly.
- Exhaust System Check: We inspect your exhaust system to ensure it is functioning properly and emitting no harmful gases.
- Brake Inspection: Our technicians will inspect your brakes and replace pads and discs as needed.
- Electrical System Check: During the electrical system inspection, we will check the battery, alternator, and starter of your vehicle.
- Comprehensive Inspection: In order to identify any potential problems with your vehicle, we thoroughly inspect it every time.
We will recommend any necessary repairs or maintenance based on our findings. We begin work only after getting your approval, ensuring that you have complete control at all times.
At JDK Automotive, we are your local independent garage covering Camberley and the surrounding areas. No matter the type of vehicle you own, or the make and model, we can fix any problem and get you back on the road in no time at all. Call us today and book your appointment.
In Summary
Maintaining the performance, safety, and longevity of your vehicle requires regular car servicing. You can trust our expert technicians at JDK Automotive to keep your vehicle running smoothly by performing a wide range of checks and inspections. Regardless of your needs, we can help.
Maintaining your vehicle, by carrying out tasks such as regularly checking fluid levels and tyre pressure, can help to prevent costly repairs saving you £££s.
A trusted garage, like ours, can service your vehicle and keep it running in top condition. At JDK Automotive we treat your vehicle like it is our own, so you can rest assured that it is in good hands. Call our friendly reception team today and book your appointment.
