Regardless of what vehicle you drive or its age, regularly servicing your car is vital for its health and driver and passenger safety. However, when your car runs without problems, a service can feel like a grudge purchase.
“Wear and tear occurs over time as you drive your car, so you might not feel or see the vehicle needs work.
“This lures many motorists into a false sense of security, and they think it’s fine to drive the car past its service due date.
“Servicing your car as per the manufacturer’s recommendation helps keep it in perfect condition, and potential problems are identified and dealt with before they become bigger and more costly issues,” said Barend Smit, the marketing director of MotorHappy, a supplier of motor management solutions and car insurance options.
“Avoiding car services to save money is a false saving plan. If you ignore routine maintenance, it could result in bigger problems. For example, engine oil protects the moving parts of the engine. If your car runs out of oil, or the oil becomes too old, this could cause major damage to the engine.”
Smit highlighted seven benefits of regular car servicing:
• Prolong the life of your car: Fresh fluids, like engine oil and brake fluid, and new components ensure the vehicle runs at its best.
• Better resale value: Cars with full-service histories have a higher resale value because of the proven track record of the vehicle’s overall health.
• Improved fuel economy: Engine efficiency is improved, which saves on petrol costs.
• Identify problems before they become major issues: Services help to flag any issues, so you can repair them before they worsen.
• Increases safety: When all the engine components are in good condition, the car can handle better.
• Improves vehicle performance: More stable steering, a reliable engine, and responsive brakes are all benefits of regular car servicing, which translate into improved vehicle performance.
• Maintain your vehicle’s warranty: If your car still has a manufacturer warranty, regular car servicing is one of the conditions of this warranty.
One way to manage the cost of car services is to invest in a service plan. With a service plan, qualified professionals take care of all the recommended services are taken care of by.
Smit continued, “A service plan is a convenient way of budgeting with an affordable monthly payment plan. Some service plans include free roadside assistance, towing, car hire or overnight accommodation, tyre change, locksmith and more.”
