As a car owner, it is your responsibility to ensure that your vehicle is regularly serviced. After all, a car is an expensive investment so the last thing you want is to experience any avoidable issues. Treat your car right and it will keep driving safely on the road for many years to come.
The Hazards of Not Servicing Your Car Regularly
You have probably been told about the importance of servicing your car, and for good reason. If you have been putting off your scheduled service, now is a good time to book your car in. If not, you are leaving your vehicle exposed to potential damage that will cost you dearly in the long run. The hazards of not servicing your car include:
Poor Fuel Efficiency
Failing to service your vehicle puts added stress on the engine. As such, your car is going to use more fuel while you drive. Poor fuel efficiency will add to the running costs and end up costing you more money than a service would initially.
Build Up of Oil Sludge
When you don’t service your car, another symptom of the additional stress is a build up of sludge, which can be difficult to remove in the future. Cars that are regularly serviced have a smooth flow of oil throughout the engine which helps to lubricate the components.
Compromised Safety
There is no greater, mechanical danger on the road than when your vehicle breaks down due to internal failure. When your car is serviced, your mechanic checks the vehicle’s brakes, steering, suspension and engine.
Not having them regularly checked puts the safety of your car at risk of a mechanical failure and increases the likelihood of poor vehicle performance.
Increased Running Costs
The longer you leave your service the worse off you are going to be in the long run. Cars that are not serviced regularly put added strain on the components, which increases the running costs. This includes an increase in fuel usage, tyre wear and tear, and repair costs. If your car is due for a service, book it in as soon as you have a spare hour.
Decrease in Resale Value
Whether you are selling your car privately or trading it in, a poor maintenance schedule will severely hamper the resale price. Your vehicle’s log book is a guide of how well you looked after your car. For those who ignored a scheduled service, prospective buyers will happily look elsewhere for a similar make.
There is also the added fear of voiding your warranty by failing to follow servicing instructions.
Avoidable Inconvenience
A lot of the time, car owners don’t want to be inconvenienced when their car needs to be serviced. It is understandable that you need your car to get to work and other daily activities. However, a few hours without a car is better than having it towed to a mechanic for urgent mechanical repairs. Repairs can really hurt your hip-pocket and put you out of action for an extended period of time.
Here at Car Care Joondalup, we know the importance of regularly servicing your car. To book in a vehicle service, call us today on 08 9300 9796 and we’ll see you at the earliest convenience.