Welcome to my blog. My name is Ken. One day, I was driving home from work when the engine in my car failed. While I waited for the recovery truck to arrive, I realised I didn’t have a clue what went on underneath the bonnet of my car. I signed up for an auto service course at my local community college, so I could gain the skills I needed to properly maintain my car and repair it if something when wrong while I was on the road. I wanted to start a blog to pass on these skills to other people so that they can look after their automobiles.
Car servicing is considered by some motorists to be an unnecessary expense. Although they know that their vehicle needs it, it is not surprising to find some people assuming that choosing to fix their car when it has developed an issue will be cheaper than taking it in for a service. The reality is that ignoring car servicing will be detrimental to your vehicle since any potential problems would not be diagnosed in time but instead will become exacerbated. However, this is not the only reason why car servicing is important. If you have not prioritised this maintenance measure, consider the following additional motives to stick to routine car servicing.
Ensure fuel conservation
The cost of fuel has progressively gotten higher over the years. Commuting daily could potentially make fuel one of your highest expenses. If you are avoiding car servicing under the impression that you are saving money, the reality is that you will be wasting extra cash on fuel since your vehicle will not be conserving it. Car servicing can prevent this in a couple of ways. For starters, regular servicing keeps your tyre pressure at an optimum level so your car will not be utilising extra power when driving, as this translates into high fuel consumption. Secondly, servicing also ensures that the oxygen sensor in your vehicle, as well as the air filter, are in good working condition, which also helps in enhancing the fuel economy of your car.
Preserve vehicle value
The second reason why car servicing is not merely about staving off repairs is that it also helps with maintaining the financial worth of your vehicle. Irrespective of the model of the car you have, automobiles are expensive. And if your particular car is not a vintage vehicle that is deemed to be a collector's item, it can quickly become a liability due to lack of proper maintenance. When you are rigorous with the servicing schedule, you increase the chances of making a profit when you choose to sell the car down the road.
Reduced insurance premiums
The third motivator to stick to a regular car servicing schedule is to keep your car insurance expenses manageable. The insurance premium that you pay, granted, is based on an array of factors. However, one critical determinant is the condition of your vehicle. If you experience frequent breakdowns and a need for repairs, the functionality of your car is compromised. Moreover, if you are driving around in a vehicle that has deteriorating parts, you are at a higher risk of getting into an accident. When your insurance provider notices regular repair appointments, it is a red flag indicating the potential of unpredictable performance. Thus, your insurance premium steadily rises. Scheduled car servicing can prevent this from happening.
Share25 October 2019
