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It's tempting to only service your car now and then, but regular vehicle maintenance is vital for ensuring it is safe and can last for years to come. Not to mention, you can save some money in the long run.
1. Your Safety Is a Priority
Over time our cars can suffer from wear and tear that reduces how effectively they can protect us on the roads. Keeping your vehicle in top shape is important to maintain the performance of your brakes, tyres, steering, suspension and more which all directly affect how safe you and your passengers are when travelling.
2. Superior Driving Performance
Regular maintenance also ensures that your car performs at its best. For example, regularly changing oil and replacing air filters enhances engine efficiency, keeping your tyres properly inflated and your spark plugs maintained leads to lower fuel consumption and staying on top of steering and suspension maintenance ensures smoother handling and ride quality.
3. Prevention Is Better Than Cure
Routinely having the components of your car inspected allows you to know if there are upcoming issues to be concerned about so you can address them before they get worse and lead to your car breaking down when you need it most.
This means that you will get a heads up on the condition of your components which also allows you to prepare yourself financially for future repairs. This minimises the cost of future repairs and in some cases, avoids them altogether.
4. Maintaining Resale Value
Purchasing a car is a financial investment and like anyone who makes an investment, you want to ensure that you get the most out of it. Routinely maintaining your vehicle ensures that when it is time to sell it or trade it in, you can expect more valuable offers.