Why regular car servicing is so essential

We’re all guilty of procrastinating, but putting off a household chore isn’t the same as postponing regular servicing for your car. Sure, we know we’re supposed to book that service every 10,000 kilometres (for most vehicles) but what’s another 500 kilometres or so?

The longer you postpone your regular car service, the more wear and tear you’ll accumulate on vital parts like your engine and tyres. So while you think you might be saving time and money by not booking your car in for a service, you’re actually increasing the risk of spending even more if something goes wrong. Still not convinced to book yourself in? Here’s why you need a regular service.

Your car is constantly combusting

Okay we’ve exaggerated a bit there, but think about the term ‘internal combustion engine’. While your engine is running, controlled explosions of air and fuel are putting pressure on the many moving parts of your engine.

One of the main reasons all these parts work well together is because they’re lubricated with oil. Over time as you rack up the kilometres, the oil in your car gets less effective. The benefits of changing your oil at a regular service are:

• Getting the right brand of oil for your make and model of car.
• Helping your car’s engine perform reliably and efficiently.
• Diagnosing any oil burning or leaks that could put your engine at risk.

Parts wear out over time

While changing your oil is one of the most critical parts of a regular car service, it’s not the only fluid or part that loses effectiveness over time. Other important fluids include the coolant in your radiator, which helps to stop your car from overheating. Less essential but still worth topping up is your windscreen washer fluid.

There are lots of little things likely to pop up in a regular service depending on the age of your car and how long it’s been since your last visit. Even simple things like ensuring the windscreen wipers still function well can make a difference. These parts weren’t made to last forever, and they can impact a Warrant of Fitness (WOF).You can catch problems before they get worse.

How much tread do you have on your tyres right now? Is it even across all four wheels? What’s that noise you hear only on tight low speed turns? We’ll leave you alone now, but as we mentioned above, car parts wear over time due to the forces they have to manage and it isn’t always obvious when something is about to go wrong. Sure, if you remember to check your tyres often you’ll notice any issue with the tread wear, but what about further below the surface?

It’s easier with the experts

It’s also worth pointing out that not everyone’s an expert and that’s okay! Cars are incredibly complex pieces of machinery, and we all have busy lives. That’s where regular servicing comes in. Trained mechanics can help diagnose problems, get you WOF-ready, or simply do the essentials like changing the fluids and other wear items – all without a fuss.

If you’ve recently bought a new car, it’s best to stick to the manufacturer’s guidelines and have your car looked after by mechanics that offer genuine servicing. That’s one of our key offerings, along with genuine parts supply and everything else you would expect from a reputable dealer.

Don’t wait any longer, book your regular car service with Niccars and let the experts get your car in ship shape.