Here at ACC UK Ltd Independent Volvo & Toyota Car Servicing, Repair & MOT service centre based in the heart of Farnborough, Hampshire we can't
stress enough the importance of getting your car serviced regularly. There are many reasons to get your car serviced regularly including it helps to
maintain the reliability of your car, helping it to run efficiently, helps to reduce breakdowns and unnecessary costs and most importantly helps to
keep you and other road users safe!
Don't be.. ..tempted to miss your service to save money or to put off your annual service - you really wont save money in the long run.
A service schedule should be adhered to because the parts that get changed during the service really do have a limited life span. If your service schedule
is every 12,000 miles for example then things like filters etc that get chenged during the service have come to the end of there life and therefore
will not be performing to their ability the longer they are being used. Don't wait for a problem to occur before you take your car to your local independent
garage, you may well find the repair way more expensive in the long run - preventative mainteneance in the form of regular servicing is always the
better option, for your car and for your pocket!
We advise that servicing of your vehicle is done by a professional vehicle technician at a garage – it’s not something you can do yourself unless you are
fully competant and have the correct tools. Also if you service the vehicle yourself you will not be able to get your log book stamped and therefore
you will invalidate your manufacturer warranties, not to mention devalue the vehicle when it comes to re sale due to lack of professional servicing.
A car that has no history when it comes to resale immediately sets off alarm bells in a buyers mind with regards to its mechanical status. Professional
servicing will cost money – like fuel, it’s a cost you need to factor in when you’re considering buying a car.However with the emergence of the internet
it is easy to find several garages in your area to get a competitive quote. Always get a quote before booking your car in, and always remember that
an independent garage is usually more competitive in price than a dealership. You no longer have to take your car to a dealership to maintain warranties
you must just stick to your manufacturer advised service schedule and ensure manufacturer specific parts are fitted!
There are 2 types of service available:
- Interim Service
- Full Service
An interim car service should be carried out every 6 months or 6,000 miles to keep your car safe and roadworthy in-between full services, which should
be carried out every 12,000 miles or 12 months. If you are not going to have regular interim services on your vehicle you should ensure that you regularly
check all the bonnet levels - oil, coolant, brake fluid, washer levels, check the air in the tyres etc and if a warning light comes on, take it immediately
to your local independent garage where they will be able to help and advise on the nature of the fault.
The types of things not carried out in an Interim Service are things like a check of the Auxiliary Drive Belt, Wheel Alignment check, Wheel Bearing Check,
Wheel Balance and Brake Fluid Condition. These items are reserved usually for the full service.
Here at ACC UK Ltd Independent Volvo & Toyota Servicing Repair & MOT Specialists based in Farnborough, Hampshire we pride ourselves on offering
Dealership Service at a fraction of the cost. If you are looking to have your Volvo or Toyota Serviced, MOT or Repaired please give us a call and let
us quote you happy.
