Ten reasons to get your vehicle serviced regularly

Motoring can prove to be very expensive if your vehicle is not regularly maintained. Without regular attention, your vehicle is at risk of breaking down or posing a safety risk. Getting your car serviced more regularly can’t guarantee it will last longer, but it will prevent additional wear and many issues that can be avoided. We can provide you with regular vehicle servicing in Sevenoaks and Addington, helping to ensure your car stays in top condition. Here are ten ways a regular service can help to improve your vehicle.

1. Servicing will give you a better picture of the condition of your vehicle and means you can take steps to tackle problems before they can worsen.
2. An MOT is designed to ensure a vehicle is roadworthy and safe. Servicing takes a more in depth look at the car, examining many parts that don’t get looked at otherwise. This means you get a far more comprehensive idea of the condition.
3. The quality and amount of oil in a vehicle is very important because it is vital for the smooth running of the engine. Each service will feature an oil check and change if necessary. This will help to extend its lifespan.
4. As part of the servicing, air and fuel filters will also be checked. On modern vehicles these are particularly susceptible to issues because of the complexity of the engines and the intake systems. Replacing them is far more costly so it is essential you have them looked at regularly; you can do this with a service.
5. Brakes, suspension and tyres are all examined when vehicles are serviced. All three are important for the safe, comfortable running of your vehicle.
6. Important visual tools should be examined too, including the lights, mirrors, the wiper blades and the horn. When driving it is important you can see and be seen, and servicing will ensure all of these essential tools are working.
7. Alongside oil, other vital fluids must be kept to the right levels to ensure your car can run properly. When undergoing a service these will be checked and topped up as required including water, anti-freeze and washer fluid.
8. A good service history will improve the value of any vehicle because it shows it has been properly taken care of. If you decide to sell or part exchange, you can command a higher price for a vehicle with a clear past and extensive knowledge of the condition.
9. Between MOTs it is difficult to determine the status of your vehicle without a service. Do you really want to find out there is a problem when it is costly to repair or has made the vehicle a safety hazard? Servicing fills the gaps between each MOT so you always know what condition you are dealing with.
10. Finally, our vehicle servicing in Sevenoaks can help to make vehicles more economical so you can save money on fuel and get more for your money. Smoother running cars will use less fuel, particularly when all mechanical parts are working efficiently and the tyres are in the right shape.