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The Benefits Of Regular Servicing

16 Aug 2022

3 min read

How routine maintenance saves money, boosts safety, and extends life

There are many obligations when it comes to car ownership, including adhering to the rules of the road, paying applicable insurance and taxes, and keeping your car in safe working condition. Part of this last requirement for safe motoring is regularly servicing your vehicle at its manufacturer-recommended intervals, which is usually annually, or every set amount of miles, whichever comes first. A service is like a health check-up for your car, and an opportunity for it to be adjusted, lubricated, and have elements such as the oil filter replaced.

1. Save money in the long run

If you’re on a tight budget, it can be tempting to skip the annual service in favour of saving a bit of money, but it is likely to cost you a lot more as a result. Faults that could have been picked up early at the point of service can turn into more serious, more expensive problems, which could see your car up on the ramp racking up a bill that could have been avoided.

2. Keep your car safe

As a driver, you have a responsibility to keep yourself, your passengers, and other road users safe, which means making sure you know that you’ve done everything you can to keep your car in good condition. Servicing keeps tabs on everything under the bonnet and the car itself, ensuring any wear and tear is addressed before total failure causes a serious incident out on the roads. We don’t need to spell out what problems worn brakes could cause, for example!

3. Preserve the resale value

If you’ve ever been shopping for a pre-loved car, you’ll know the peace of mind that seeing ‘full service history’ can provide, as knowing that a car has been properly looked after makes it a lot more desirable; nobody likes nasty surprises! Thinking ahead to the day you may decide to sell or trade in should be one of the incentives behind getting your car regularly serviced, as it could maximise the amount of money you get for it.

4. Stay on the road for longer

Having a car you can rely on, with a long life ahead of it brings peace of mind as you hit the road, particularly if the vehicle is a trusted family car. Regular servicing will keep it going for longer, allowing you to reduce the likelihood of faults and breakdowns that could spell the end for your set of wheels.

Why service your car with Avalon Motor Company

At Avalon Motor Company, our fully trained technicians are experienced in servicing all makes and models, and we’re trusted by customers across Glastonbury and beyond for regular vehicle maintenance. We even offer service plans to spread the cost, relieving the need for that annual lump sum.

Find out more about vehicle servicing in Somerset at Avalon Motor Company here.