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How often should you get a car service?

It is a question that many ask but doesn’t actually get a simple answer. The rule is that you should normally get your car serviced once a year. Many factors should be considered when figuring out how often your car needs servicing, though; especially if you’re a frequent driver, since you may benefit from having a service more often. The car’s age also influences the servicing period; the older your car is the more often it’ll need servicing. Newer cars that are under four years old usually have a servicing period of 12 months or is based on the car’s mileage; whichever comes first. Your vehicle’s manufacturer’s handbook will recommend how long your car service interval should be, but this should only be a guide.

Various elements of your car need to be checked, serviced and replaced at various points in the car’s life. Every time you take your car in for a service, the engine oil, and the oil filter needs to be changed. This will ensure that your car runs reliably and efficiently. The brake fluid, transmission fluid, air conditioning and coolant should be checked and replaced if necessary.

Between vehicle services

You can be doing different things frequently at home between services, to ensure that your car is in good condition and performing effectively. Check the condition and pressure of your tyres. Make sure the tyre tread is sufficient, examine for any cuts or wear and look to see if they’re properly inflated. Use your dipstick to check the oil levels and top it up if needed; make this essential if you’re going on a long journey. When your engine is cold, check your coolant level is between MIN and MAX marks.

You will do more damage driving around with something wrong and ultimately it will cost you more and be a greater risk to your safety.

At RG Motor Services, we provide full, interim and major car servicing for any make or model. If you’re due a car service or you think you might be, take a look at our service schedules whilst booking online or contact us for any van or car servicing needs in Grimsby.

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