Are You Familiar With Your Service Manual?
The blog this week is about whether you have familiarised yourself with the service manual of your Volvo or Toyota? It is vital that you understand the manual as it is packed with useful information about your car. Read on to find out more:
Knowing when the next service on your Volvo or Toyota is due is important because if you miss a service you may find that any manufacturer warranty becomes invalid. This could mean a repair could become costly. Keeping up to date with your servicing ensures
that you can command a higher price for your Volvo or Toyota when it comes to selling your vehicle later down the line. The service manual will show you lots of useful information including:
- how often you’ll need to get your Volvo or Toyota serviced
- how often regular maintenance tasks need to be carried out – for example, oil and filter changes
- the type of oil to use
- when the car’s replaceable parts might need to be changed – for example the cambelt – a costly repair if it snaps!
- What the tyre pressures should be for your vehicle
- What the dashboard lights mean
Knowing when these services are due and what they entail will help you to budget effectively. Dealerships can typically recommend oil changes twice as often than your car requires so find yourself a good independent garage as this will not only save you money on labour costs for servicing and for parts but if there is additional work or repairs required you will find that an independent garage will be way cheaper than a dealership. You will not invalidate any warranty by taking it to an independent garage – you are totally free to shop around. What will invalidate your warranty is if you do not adhere to the manufactures’ service schedule. Happy Safe Motoring Folks!
Here at ACC UK Ltd, Winners of The Motor Trader Independent Garage of The Year 2015, 2019 & 2020, The Inspire Customer Service Excellence 2016 Award, The Eagle Radio Customer Focus 2017 Business Award, The Workshop Magazine Workshop Manager of the Year 2017 Award, The LiveWire Excellence In Vehicle Servicing 2019 Award and The Aftermarket Excellence Award for Best Website 2019, The Eagle Radio Biz Award – Entrepreneur of the Year 2020 & the SME News Magazine Most Trusted Car Servicing Provider 2020, we pride ourselves on offering an outstanding customer experience for a fraction of the cost of a dealership. Give us a call and let us quote you for your next service or repair on your Volvo or Toyota. We service all areas around Farnborough, Fleet, Aldershot, Farnham, Guildford, Frimley, Camberley, Hook, Sandhurst, Crowthorne, Yateley, Hampshire and Surrey. We offer free collection and drop off services. We also have a fleet of courtesy cars to allow you to get on with your schedule whilst your Volvo or Toyota is with us. Happy Motoring from all at ACC UK Ltd – Independent Volvo & Toyota servicing, repair and MOT specialists based in the heart of Farnborough, Hampshire.
