ACC UK Ltd, Winners of The Independent Garage of the Year 2015, Servicing, Repair & MOT Specialists based in the heart of Farnborough, Hampshire like
to give you hints and tips on maintaining your Volvo or Toyota to help reduce breakdowns and expensive car repair bills.

The blog this week is based around saving money by doing simple Volvo or Toyota car DIY. By learning some basic Volvo or Toyota car maintenance you can save money throughout the year on the ever increasing costs of running your car. Please see below some money saving tips to help keep
more money in your pocket. 

Checking Your Volvo & Toyota Oil Levels

Check your oil levels in your Volvo or Toyota at least monthly. The oil helps to lubricate the moving parts of your engine thus minimising friction which
reduces the wear and tear on your engine and the moving parts. Running out of oil could be very costly mistake. During your routine Volvo or Toyota
service at an independent garage your oil will be drained and replaced with new oil along with the filter.

Volvo & Toyota Fluid Levels

Your Volvo & Toyota’s cooling system needs fluid – make sure the fluid you use has antifreeze in it. This will help to stop your engine from overheating
in the summer – especially if you get caught in the typical summer traffic jams and will also protect your Volvo or Toyota engine from frost damage
during the cold winter months. Never put tap water in there – buy a bottle from your local petrol station and keep in the boot of your car.

Volvo & Toyota Air Filters

These will normally be checked and changed during your Volvo and Toyota annual servicing. It is recommended that they get changed annually or every 12,000
miles – not to cost you money but because they have come to the end of their usable life. You can change them yourself – however you do need to take
your car to an independent garage for servicing if you want to maintain the warranties and get your service schedule book stamped – this will ensure
your warranties remain intact and that if it comes to selling your Volvo or Toyota in the future a documented service schedule will ensure you get
maximum re-sale value.

Volvo & Toyota Tyre Pressure & Depth

Check your tyres regularly – every two to 4 weeks – easy to do this when you stop at the garage for fuel. Under inflated tyres not only wear unevenly meaning
they will need to be replaced sooner than normal – costing more money – they also wont grip the road properly – not good if driving in inclement weather
– increasing the risk of an accident. Under inflated tyres also use more fuel because there is more drag – meaning your tank full of petrol doesn’t
last as long – more money! If your tyre depth is low you risk the possibility of having illegal tyres and face a fine and penalty point – just spend
10 minutes a month checking your tyres!

Volvo & Toyota Windscreen

If you get a chip in your windscreen call your insurance company – they will organise a repair – normally free of charge and it wont affect your no claims
bonus! Chips can also mean a failure on the MOT if it is within a certain section on your windscreen. If the chip turns into a crack – so easy to happen
if going over a pot hole or during cold weather it will end up costing you money to get it replaced.

Wash Your Volvo or Toyota Regularly

Washing your Volvo or Toyota regularly will help to keep the body work in good condition.
There are many things that will corrode your bodywork such as salt from road grit, tree sap and bird droppings. By ensuring these are removed will
help to keep your paintwork in good condition. Cleaning regularly will also ensure you spot signs of dents, rust or scratches quickly so you can take
the appropriate action. Keeping the inside clutter free and clean will help when it comes to re-sale – if your car is a mess inside you are unlikely
to spot any issues early like spilt drinks and food. Trying to sort these things out way down the line is sometimes very expensive!

Here at ACC UK Ltd, Winners of The Motor Trader Independent Garage of The Year 2015 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.