Being a car owner you have a lot of responsibilities. You need to take care of your vehicle, not only while driving but also in its internal and external health. If your vehicle is not in the proper condition it won’t be able to provide you with a better driving experience. It can also lead to hazardous accidents which can put lofe of the driver and the other involved parties in danger.
That is why a regular maintenance service is advisable. It ensures that all the components of your vehicle are in good functioning condition. This prevents the breaking down of the vehicle in the middle of your journey suddenly. Regular car service also offers you a record of maintenance which allow you to find the root cause of the problem in future. If you do not maintain your vehicle regularly, it will be very difficult to find the cause of the problem. This can lead to breaking or damaging other components of the vehicle.
What Does Car Service Covers
The car services are of different types. Depending on the mileage or usage of the vehicle you can choose whichever suits you the most.
- Interim Service: it is essential after whichever, 6 months or 6,000 miles, comes first
- Full Service: it is essential after whichever, 12 months or 12,000 miles, comes first
- Major Service: it is essential after whichever, 24 months or 24,000 miles, comes first
If you want Car Service Bolton also offers to check or service individual parts of your vehicle, such as:
- Car Wash
- Crash Repair
- Car Painting & Detailing
- Gearbox Repair
- Cooling System Repair
- Cambelt Repairs
- Brakes
- Clutches
- Engine
- Exhausts
- Tyre Puncture & Alignment
- Steering & Suspension
- Oil Changes
- Fuel System
- Air Conditioning
- Battery Replacement
Benefits Of Car Service
Money Saver: Purchasing a vehicle is already an expensive deal. People often feel like not spending money on car services but they lack long-term vision. If you spend money today on repairing and maintaining your vehicle when necessary, you won’t have to regret it later. If you ignore these repairs, they might spread and damage your vehicle more severely.
Save Fuel: Maintaining your vehicle also includes repairing the engine or making sure it is working properly. The engine runs the vehicle. So if there is any other component such as tyre or wheels that are not working properly. It will put the engine under pressure. The engine because of this stress will consume more fuel than usual. Maintaining your vehicle prevents this from happening and saves extra fuel consumption.
Increase the life expectancy of the vehicle: If you have a broken bone and you don’t tend to it timely, the damage will increase. Similarly, the vehicle also needs tending if there are damages. Small damages if tend timely will keep your vehicle safe and your vehicle will last longer. If not the problem will grow bigger and difficult to attend to.
Increase resell value: Nowadays people like to keep changing their vehicle after a certain time. If you are also thinking about selling your vehicle, make regular maintenance service a habit. It gives you the record that shows your vehicle is in good condition. This allows you to increase the resale price.
Helps with the car insurance: The record that a car service offer you also helps you in claiming insurance money.
Difference Between Car Service And MOT
You can easily confuse between MOT and car service. MOT is a UK government mandatory test that ensures the health and functioning of your vehicle. However, car service helps you keep your vehicle healthy and safe for driving. MOT is an annual test whereas car service is not mandatory but is necessary every 3-6 months according to the usage. MOT is the thorough examination of your vehicle to ensure it is safe for driving on the road.
What Covers In MOT?
- Bodywork
- Steering
- Horn
- Brakes
- Lights
- Seats and seatbelt
- Doors and openings
- Windows and mirrors
- Wheels and tyres
- Tow bar
- Exhaust and emissions
- Vehicle’s identification
Benefits Of MOT
The MOT test is a safety measure to ensure you are taking good care of your vehicle. Doing so you not only protect yourself about also other car drivers as well as pedestrians from getting hurt. Driving a vehicle without an MOT is illegal and costs heavily. We at MOT Bolton make sure your vehicle is road worthy and also help you with minor issues. However, if there are any major issues with might fail your MOT test. It is a good idea to go for regular maintenance before MOT to avoid failing the MOT test.
Conclusion
Your safety is our priory. Manufacturers make sure your vehicle as well as its components are high quality so you can enjoy a carefree driving experience. However, roads are full of challenges you never know what might cause an issue with your car. That is why regular car service is necessary, in addition to MOT which is a mandatory measure.
