Tips and Tricks for Servicing Your Car


If you take good care of your car, you can save a lot of money on hefty repair bills. That’s why car suppliers and manufacturers stress on regular servicing of your car.

How much does a car service cost? 


The average cost of servicing a car is approximately £125. You may even get the services at cheaper rates if you negotiate at local car repair shops. But the service charges don’t include the extra cost of replacements, repairs or new parts.

How frequently to service a car? 


To keep a car in good condition, take it for service every year. However, there are certain mileage and age milestones that you have to be aware of. For example, the distance one can cover in-between oil changes. 

Here are some easy tips and tricks for servicing your car and maintaining its condition:

1. Know the car’s service manual


A car’s service manual is important for keeping it in good condition. In a service manual, you can find:

How often your car needs servicing?

When car’s parts need replacement or repair?

How often regular servicing tasks need to be performed, such as oil change.     

With your car’s service manual, you can even plan the servicing cost and repair bills of your car. 

2. Keep checking your cambelt

Check the service manual to know when your car is due for cambelt replacement. This service may vary from car to car but is generally around 60,000 to 80,000 miles. 

Replacing cambelt may seem expensive to you. But if it fails when driving the car, there could be serious engine damages that will cost more than the servicing. 

3. Change the Engine’s Air Filter

The engine’s air filter is also a valuable component that needs regular servicing schedule. Keep in mind that driving in harsh conditions, such as dirt on roads, can clog up the air filter quickly. So, it must be repaired even earlier than the scheduled replacement. 

4. Look after the tyres

Taking good care of car tyres will not just keep them safe for driving but also save your money in the long run. If the tyres are in bad condition, they may lose traction or blow out during the poor weather and could cause a crash. 

So, you must check your tyres regularly and also maintain the recommended pressure in tyres for proper functioning. The tyres, under or overpressure, wear out unevenly and need replacement sooner. 

You must follow these tips and tricks for proper car servicing and maintenance. Besides these car sections, you must also check different car parts for maintaining your vehicle’s condition.  

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