The Importance of Servicing
In this blog post, South Coast Garage discusses the importance of car servicing for road safety. You can count on our highly trained technicians for all your servicing needs. With our Eastbourne garage, you can always trust your vehicle is in good hands, regardless of the model or make.
Our goal here is to explain what a car service is and why it is important to have it performed regularly. Additionally, we discuss how to maintain your vehicle and what to expect during a car service, which includes checking brakes, wheels, tyres, fluids, and the engine.
Regularly maintaining your vehicle can save you money, maximise its resale value, and keep you safe on the road. If you have any questions regarding your vehicle’s servicing, our experts at South Coast Garage can help. Find out more by reading on.
What is a Car Service?
The purpose of a car service is to ensure that a vehicle runs smoothly and on the road safely by performing a routine check-up by a qualified technician.
We at South Coast Garage perform a comprehensive check on your vehicle, examining everything from the engine to the fluid levels. As part of the service, we may also replace the oil/air filter.
By regularly servicing your car, you can identify and fix any issues before they become more serious issues that could compromise your safety on the road.
The resale value of your vehicle can also be increased by maintaining a complete service history.
There are generally three types of car services: interim service, full service, and major service. However, some manufacturers may have additional service levels for specific models or types of vehicles.
Interim Service: Typically, this service is recommended every six months or 6,000 miles, whichever comes first. As part of this service, the vehicle’s oil and filter are changed, major systems are inspected, and the overall condition is assessed.
Full Service: It is typically recommended to perform this service every 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first. In addition to the Interim Service, there’s an inspection and replacement of the air filter, which includes additional checks and replacements, including a more detailed inspection of the vehicle’s major systems.
Major Service: Typically, this service is recommended every two years or 24,000 miles. A more detailed inspection of the vehicle’s components and systems is included in this service.
Depending on the manufacturer and the specific make and model of the vehicle, specific types of services and their recommendations may vary. For each vehicle, we follow the manufacturer’s recommendations to determine which type of service is best.
The Benefits of Regular Car Servicing.
Maintaining your vehicle and ensuring its smooth and safe operation on the road requires regular car servicing. You can also benefit from regular vehicle maintenance in the following ways:
- Maintains Performance and Safety: A regular car service helps identify and fix any problems with your vehicle before they become larger problems that could compromise your safety on the road. In this way, you can ensure that your vehicle is running at its best, with maximum performance, efficiency, and safety.
- Saves Money: Having your vehicle serviced regularly can save you money in the long run by detecting and repairing small issues before they become major ones. In addition, well-maintained vehicles decrease premature wear and tear on their components and extend their lifespan.
- Maximises Resale Value: The resale value of a well-maintained vehicle with a complete service history can be higher than that of one without. With a documented service history and a well-maintained vehicle, potential buyers will feel more confident about buying your vehicle.
- Ensures Warranty Compliance: Many manufacturer warranties require regular servicing to be maintained. In case of a warranty claim, regular servicing ensures compliance with the warranty terms and conditions.
- Better Fuel Efficiency: By maintaining your vehicle regularly, you’ll be able to conserve fuel and save money in the long run, resulting in improved fuel economy.
Simple Maintenance to Keep Your Vehicle in Prime Condition
Maintaining your vehicle regularly can prevent costly repairs down the road and keep it in prime condition. You can perform the following simple maintenance tasks:
- Regularly Check Fluid Levels: Make sure you check your engine oil, coolant, transmission fluid, and brake fluid levels regularly, and top them up as needed.
- Check Tyre Pressure: Maintain the recommended tyre pressure for your vehicle, as underinflated or overinflated tyres can adversely affect your vehicle’s handling, fuel economy, and performance.
- Change Your Oil: You should change your engine oil and filter according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. As a result, your engine will be well-lubricated and protected from wear and tear.
- Replace Air Filters: It is possible for your vehicle to lose performance and fuel efficiency as a result of dirty air filters. Keep your engine running smoothly by replacing them regularly.
- Replace Wiper Blades: Worn-out wiper blades can reduce visibility during rain or snow, which can compromise your safety. Maintain clear visibility by replacing them as needed.
- Keep Your Vehicle Clean: Clean your vehicle regularly to remove dirt, grime, and other debris that can accumulate over time and cause damage to the paintwork.
By performing these simple maintenance tasks, you can keep your vehicle in top condition and reduce the risk of costly repairs down the road. To ensure that your vehicle receives the best possible care, always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for maintenance and consult our team at South Coast Garage if you need our help to service your vehicle or if you have any questions or concerns.
What is Included in a Car Service from South Coast Garage?
Our comprehensive car service is tailored to your vehicle’s specific needs at South Coast Garage. With the help of our highly trained technicians, we ensure that your vehicle is operating at its best, with maximum performance, efficiency, and safety.
South Coast Garage’s vehicle service includes:
- Comprehensive Inspection: Our team performs a thorough inspection of your vehicle to identify any potential issues or concerns.
- Oil and Filter Change: As part of our service, we will replace your oil and oil filter if they need to be changed, helping to keep your engine well-lubricated.
- Brake Inspection: Our technicians will inspect your brakes and replace any worn brake pads or discs if necessary.
- Fluid Levels Check: Our mechanics check your vehicle’s fluid levels, including engine oil, coolant, and antifreeze.
- Tyre Inspection: Your tyres will be inspected for wear and tear, and their inflation levels will be checked.
- Electrical System Check: Our technicians will inspect your vehicle’s electrical system, including the battery, alternator, and starter motor.
- Suspension and Steering Inspection: A suspension and steering inspection ensures that your vehicle is stable and safe on the road.
- Exhaust System Check: Your vehicle’s exhaust system is inspected to ensure that it is working properly and is not emitting any harmful gases.
- Lights and Safety Check: We check all of your vehicle’s lights for proper operation, and we perform a general safety check.
In addition to a detailed report of our findings, we recommend any necessary repairs or maintenance for your vehicle. To ensure that you have complete control over how your vehicle is serviced, we only begin work after you approve us to do so.
As a family-owned and operated business, South Coast Garage aims to meet the specific needs of each of our customers. Learn more about our car servicing options by contacting us today.
In Summary
Maintaining the performance, safety, and longevity of your vehicle requires regular car servicing. Ensure that your vehicle runs at its best by having our expert technicians perform a comprehensive range of checks and inspections at South Coast Garage. Whether you need an oil change or a brake inspection, we’ve got you covered.
You can also prevent costly repairs down the road by performing simple maintenance tasks on your vehicle, such as checking fluid levels and tyre pressures.
Looking for a reliable and trusted garage to service your vehicle? Look no further than South Coast Garage. You can rest assured that your vehicle is in safe hands with our honest and expert approach. Find out how we can keep your vehicle running at its best by taking advantage of our car servicing options.
