How to tell when you need a Car Service
A Car service booking, allows MotorServ UK to check the overall condition of your Car including your engine’s fluid levels and general wear and tear. Hence, a Car service is an opportunity to obtain an important and general health check on your Car, that shouldn’t be skipped. But, how can you tell when your car needs a service? The general rule is to have your vehicle serviced once a year or every 12,000 miles.
This rule is what most manufacturers recommend in their Schedules. However, this depends entirely on the model of your vehicle and how you drive it, as some have variable timing based on condition, and that’s based on how you drive the Car. Checking your Service book, either on paper or on the Car’s onboard dash system, where fitted, is a good way to find out when your car was last serviced. Service reminders are also available on some vehicles, and flash up automatically on the dashboard. These notifications may appear before the year or 12,000 miles, and it’s advisable not to ignore them. Here are other signs that your car service is due …
Where are those mystery puddles coming from?
If the answer is your Car, and you can see that it’s leaking a coloured liquid, you should book a service right away. It could be a sign that your vehicle is leaking brake fluid, power steering fluid, or oil, which means you may have a major problem on your hands.
Are your brakes behaving differently?
A driver’s nightmare is malfunctioning brakes. Without a doubt, brakes are the most important safety feature of your vehicle. But your brakes may become less efficient if you neglect to take your car for a check-up.
Do you need to press harder on the brake pedal to stop your car? Are they making a scraping noise or excessively squealing? Maybe you have worn brake pads or your vehicle is leaking brake fluid. In either case, a professional should be able to identify how to proceed and solve the problem.
Have you been hearing strange noises?
Unusual noises are a good indicator that something is wrong. You should pay attention when you listen to any noise so you can describe it to the professionals. This way you’ll be able to help them diagnose the issue faster.
Does it happen when starting the car, turning or idling? What does it sound like? Is it a click or a squeaking sound? Where is the noise coming from?
There are various problems that the unusual sound could be indicating.
The strange noise could be a sign that your clutch needs replacing, your engine is overheating, your oil pressure is low, or that it may be time to change your car’s tyres or brakes, among many other possibilities.
Other red flags
The following are other indicators that your car service is due:
Excessive smoke coming from the exhaust or any from the bonnet
Vibrations
Ignition issues
Dashboard warning lights
Fewer miles per gallon
Even if your vehicle shows no signs, don’t skip a service. Servicing your car regularly ensures it continues to run safely and efficiently. Getting your car serviced annually prevents potential problems from becoming major ones, and can help prolong the use of your Car for a longer period of time.
Maintaining your car throughout the year is definitely a good investment.
At MotorServ UK you’ll have access to competitive prices for Servicing & MOT. We have a team of professional and qualified technicians with all the latest diagnostic equipment and manufacturer quality parts for all makes and models.
If you think it’s time to service your car, book with MotorServ UK today!
