Discover The Most Common Car Maintenance Services To Keep Your Car Running Smoothly

We know everyone likes to keep their car in tip-top shape, which means getting your car serviced. Staying on top of car maintenance gives your car a longer life and helps you avoid expensive repairs. There are many reasons to get your car serviced and in this breakdown, we’ll show which of these are most common. 

 

Keep reading to discover the most common car maintenance services 

 

What to Know About Servicing Your Car

A good thing to know is when to get your car serviced. New cars do not need to be serviced until the 12-month mark. After 12 months, you should give your car full-service maintenance. Check your car’s manufacturers’ manual to see what term is advised for getting your car serviced after that. Older cars need to be more consistently checked, as they experience more wear and tear. 

Other important things to look at when getting your car services is it’s mileage and vehicle identification number (VIN). It is important to know this when meeting your service advisor. 

 

Common Maintenance Services

The most common maintenance services that customers go into a service center for are 

• Oil change
• Tire rotation/ replacement (if needed)
• Brake check/ replacement (if needed)
• Battery check
• Filter and wiper blade check

 

There are 2 types of maintenance services you can get done to your car: Interim and Full Service. An interim car service is less thorough and should be done every 6 months or 6,000 miles to ensure a car is safe and can be taken on the road in between full services. Full services should be done every 12,000 miles or every 12 months, whichever comes first. When you go in to get your car serviced, mention any prior maintenance checks so that you can get a quote for the services.  

 

Take a look at the full list of services each maintenance check does.

 

Interim Service Maintenance 

Interim service maintenance involves checking the following items

• Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
• Brake Fluid
• Anti-freeze Coolant
• Windshield Washer Fluid
• Power Steering Fluid
• Lights
• Windshield Wiper
• Battery Condition
• Charging System
• Exhaust System
• Tire Tread and Pressure
• Full Brake Check
• Steering Check
• Suspension Check
• Wheel Alignment Check
• Wheel Balance

 

 

Full-Service Maintenance 

Full-service maintenance involves all the same items, plus 

• Auxiliary Drive Belt Check
• Wheel Bearing Check
• Brake Fluid Condition
• Fuel Filter Check
• Cabin Air Filter

 

Finding The Right Service Center for You

It is important to find the service center that is best for you. You can get your car serviced at a dealership or at independent garages. It is recommended that you take your car to a dealership since they specialize in specific car brands and have manufacturer-trained technicians, tools and diagnostic equipment. More importantly, you should go somewhere you trust and where you feel at ease. A good service center will not overcharge you or try to sell you unnecessary services. Choose a place that you trust, not just somewhere that has cheap prices. Make sure you get the person’s name when calling in to get your car serviced and mention their name when you come in. 

After they are done with your car, make sure you ask your technician to give you a walkthrough of what he saw in the car, they can tell you if they say too much wear and tear if the brakes are responding properly or give you things to look out for in the future. This walkthrough is documented on a multi-point inspection form in most reputable shops. 

 

So there you have it, the most common maintenance services and what to expect from them. It is important to get your car serviced frequently, as a well-kept vehicle will be safe and reliable and will help you maintain your manufacturer’s warranty for longer if you have one and retain more value. Don’t wait any longer, get your car serviced today!

 

Did you know Nutley Auto Kia can help you with all car needs? We have our own service center and are partnered with Goodyear to give you the best service experience. We GUARANTEE the lowest costs and the highest quality of service. Visit our website at https://www.nutleykia.net/service.aspx to learn more about our services or call 973-667-0010 for any service-related issues

 

Did you know that at Nutley Auto Kia, new applicants or current Goodyear credit cardholders will receive $100 instant rebate with the purchase of 4 Goodyear* tires, plus any applicable Goodyear credit card rebates up to $150? And, there is no interest if paid in full within 6 months with your Goodyear credit card? 

 

*See dealer for details for qualifying tire types.

 

 

 

Sources:

https://www.whatcar.com/advice/owning/how-to-have-your-car-serviced/n1152

https://www.ingenie.com/young-drivers-guide/what-gets-checked-during-car-service

 

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