Be patient during the break-in period when you have bought a new car! You’ve bought your dream car and now you want to make it last at long as possible in tip top condition. Here are some things to remember as you pull out of the dealer’s forecourt:


  • During the break-in period, which is typically during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km), be sure to keep your speed under 55 mph (88 kpm) or to the speed recommended by your car’s manufacturer.
  • Avoid placing heavy loads on the drive train, such as towing trailers, other cars, and loading the roof rack or boot with heavy objects such as paving slabs, soil or your holiday suitcases.
  • Do not allow your new car to idle for long periods, such as warming up on your drive now we have the onset of winter coming — this is good advice for the life of your car, but especially during the important breakin period. Why? Because the oil pressure generated by doing so may not be sending oil to every part of your engine.
  • Use only light to medium acceleration, keeping the engine rpms below 3,000 for the first few hours of driving. ACC UK Ltd support the right to choose campaign allowing motorists to take their car anywhere they choose for the servicing of their vehicles without invalidating their manufacturer warranty. It's important to note that you no longer have to take your vehicle to a dealership to keep your warranties intact. You now have the freedom to choose where to take your vehicle for its regular servicing.


Allowing you, the motorist, to shop around for the best deals available from your local independent service, repair and MOT Centre. A fantastic opportunity to make significant cost savings on your regular manufacturer required servicing schedule.