What Does Car Servicing Include? A Quick Guide

You’ve probably been told you should have your car serviced regularly, but is it worth it? And what does it actually involve? In this quick guide, we’ll tell you what you can expect from a regular car servicing in Theale and why it’s so important.

What is a car service?

A car service checks the overall health and condition of your car. The specifics of what is involved will vary depending on the make and model of your car, but it covers everything from general wear and tear to your car’s systems and engine.

What does a full car service include?

There are around 50 components in a standard car that will be checked during a car service, these include:

• Engine oil change
• Engine filter replacement
• Checking lights, tyres, exhaust
• Checking the brakes and steering
• Checking hydraulic fluid and coolant levels
• Checking the cooling system
• Suspension checks
• Steering alignment
• Testing the car’s battery condition
• Engine tuning

If there is a specific issue you’re concerned about, you can let your mechanic know before your service and they’ll make sure to give this a thorough check and diagnostic if required.

Why should I have my car serviced?

There are a few important benefits of having your car serviced regularly:

1.Saves money on fuel

A healthy car running at peak efficiency is more affordable to run. When the engine and components are well looked after, it’s more fuel efficient meaning you’ll need to fill up less and save yourself some money every year.

2. Increase your car’s lifespan

Cars that have regular servicing have a longer lifespan, which means you won’t need to think about replacing your car for a few extra years at least.

3.Helps sell your car

If you do want to sell your car at some point, it’s much easier to do with a full service history from a reputable garage. People like to know the car they’re buying has been well looked after, and a regular service history shows there is less likely to be a major problem.

4. Helps with your insurance

If the worst should happen and you’re in an accident that writes off your car, having a full service history can be used to estimate its pre-accident value when working out the pay-out cost. A full service history will improve the value of the car and get you a better deal through insurance.

How often should I have my car serviced?

We recommend getting your car serviced once a year. Most cars need a service every 12,000 miles which is around a year’s worth of driving for an average driver.

However, the frequency does depend on the age of your car, the make and model, and how many miles you do.

If you think it’s time to get your car booked in for a service in Theale, call us today. We offer fast, reliable car servicing for all makes and models.