Top Tips to Avoid A Breakdown
The blog this week is based around some top tips to help you avoid a breakdown in your Volvo or Toyota. With the onset of the school holidays and a high number of people starting their staycations there will be a spike in congestion on our roads. There is such a thing as avoidable breakdowns – so what can you do to help you avoid them? Read on to find out more:
1: Keep your engine oil topped up
Engine oil is vital for keeping your car working properly. Engine oil is the lifeblood of your Volvo or Toyota and is vital – why? Well, it stops heat and friction building up within your engine and allows all the moving parts to work properly. Don’t wait util your oil light comes on – you should check it on a regular basis – fortnightly. You should also definitely check it before you start a long journey.
2: Don’t miss a service
Regular servicing can make the difference between your car running smoothly and fuel efficiency, and the risk of it breaking down and incurring an expensive and unexpected repair. We have said time and time again that preventative maintenance will always be cheaper than reactive repairs. By skipping regular car services you could end up with costly major repairs instead of normal wear and tear requiring minor maintenance. You also end up devaluing your Volvo or Toyota with an incomplete service history when it comes to re-sale.
3: Don’t ignore dashboard warning lights
Do not ever ignore a dashboard warning light! Sticking your head in the sand hoping it will go away will not work. These lights are there to alert you to a potential issue or an issue – take you Volvo or Toyota to your local independent garage for further investigation. Familiarise yourself with your owner’s manual so you know what these warning lights mean. It could be something simple like oil is required – you can do this yourself. Please do not start fiddling with things if you really do not know what you are doing – you could be making the issue worse.
4: Practice good driving habits
Our driving habits have a direct impact on the health of our vehicles and the parts which are essential for driving. Having a heavy brake foot will cause our pads and discs to wear down much quicker. Use your gears to slow down before using your brakes. Revving your engine when it is cold is totally unnecessary and can cause premature engine wear. We have written many blogs on how changing your driving habits will not only decrease fuel consumption (saving you money) but it will also help to preserve your car’s engine and component. Take a look at them to see how you can start to benefit.
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.
