Ensuring your car receives regular maintenance is vital for your safety, performance, and financial well-being. With winter approaching, maintaining your vehicle is even more critical. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you understand how often your car should be serviced, the types of services available, and how to schedule a service appointment.
How often should you have your car serviced?
Well, every car has manufacturer guidelines and recommendations on the service intervals. Your car’s manual should outline the intervals, if you don’t have the manual you can find most of them online and download. Generally speaking, every year is a good guess. The number of miles you drive will also have a significant impact on how often your car has to be serviced; if you drive a lot, you could need to do it twice a year.
The typical Irish driver logs about 17,000 km a year, so our recommendation at the AA is to get the car serviced annually or every 20,000 km, whichever comes first. It’s a truth that older cars require more maintenance, therefore the age of the vehicle may imply you need to maintain it more frequently. Comparing the costs of owning an older car vs purchasing a modern one might be beneficial.
What type of car servicing do I need?
The type of service your car needs depends on several factors, including the car’s age, condition, and the manufacturer’s recommendations. It depends on your car’s needs but there is Full Car Service and Interim Car services. +You can see what we offer in our minor and major services here:
Full Car Service
Our comprehensive Full Car Service is meticulously designed to guarantee that your vehicle operates at its peak performance while prioritizing safety. This all-inclusive package encompasses a range of essential maintenance tasks and safety checks to keep your car in top condition. It includes a complimentary Vehicle Health Check, Engine Oil Change, Engine Oil Filter Change, Air Filter Change, Fuel Filter Change (for Diesel Models), Spark Plug Replacement (for Petrol Models excluding cars over 200bhp – Performance Vehicles priced separately), Pollen Filter Change, Coolant & Brake Fluid Top-Up, Battery Check and System Diagnostic, a 57-Point Comprehensive Inspection, and an OBD System Diagnostic. With this extensive service, every critical component of your car is thoroughly inspected and maintained, providing you with peace of mind and ensuring optimal performance on the road.
