Whether you carry out a regular service or are not so fond of car servicing - there’s no doubt that a car service is an excellent way to keep your vehicle efficient on the road and stop any nasty surprises when your car comes up for its next MOT. With the discussions that have been taking place about changing the MOT yearly test to 2 or 3 years - this will arguably make car servicing more important. There are a lot of myths online about car servicing that are potential exaggerations or simply untrue about the service. This article takes a look at the most common questions around car servicing - and shines some light on some common car servicing myths that we found and hear about in regards to car servicing.
We are one of the leading car servicing centres and garages in Tunbridge Wells. We have carried out work on vehicles for our clients who are looking for car servicing in Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding areas and we would be more than happy to help you. Get in touch using an online contact form on our website, visit us or book a car service today!
Can Servicing My Car Save Me Money?
Car servicing makes your vehicle more efficient on the road which means that you can save money on fuel costs. Because the cost of fuel at the time of writing is at all time highs - expect to save more when arranging for regular servicing. This is because of the fact that work is carried out such as changing the engine oil and checking tyre pressure and ensuring they are at the correct levels. Tasks such as these reduce your MPG on the road.
Myth - Do I Have to Have My Car Serviced at a Main Dealership or Garage?
There are no requirements as to which garage you go to to have a car service carried out. It’s important to keep receipts of work carried out, the notes on what was identified when the service was carried out as well as other documentation relating to your service as this can be used when it’s time to sell your vehicle to prove maintenance has been carried out. A full vehicle service will also advise you on issues that may flag up later in your MOT test so this is why it’s a great idea to arrange for regular servicing with a car garage that you can trust.
Do bear in mind that non-manufacturer part installation can invalidate warranties so we can advise you on this.
How Often Do I Need to Service My Car?
Unlike your MOT test - there is no legal requirement to have a vehicle regularly serviced. However - we highly recommend that you do arrange for a regular car service at least once a year. This is because of the benefits mentioned above. Some motorists even arrange for bi-annual servicing and this may be more appealing if fuel prices stay at high rates for longer periods of time. Although not a requirement - it’s highly recommended to service at least once a year.
Myth - Do I Need to Have My Car Serviced at the Same Time Every Year?
Your car service is different again compared to your MOT - you can arrange for a car service whenever is convenient. Some opt to arrange for car servicing before their MOT test is carried out and others may tend to have a regular time in which they arrange for a car service but it’s completely your choice!
We are one of the leading car servicing centres and garages in Tunbridge Wells. We have carried out work on vehicles for our clients who are looking for a car service in Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding areas and we would be more than happy to help you. Get in touch using an online contact form on our website, visit us or book a car service today!
Written on 30th May 2022