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<\/p>\nOwning your first car, and not having to rely on anyone else to get you to where you need to go, is a true rite of passage. But, with great power comes great responsibility. Sadly, owning a car isn’t all fun and games, it is also a great responsibility, and maintaining it should be a priority.<\/p>\n
Keeping your car in tiptop condition is as important while you are driving it, as it is when the time comes to sell it. A properly maintained car, and one with a complete and detailed service history, will always be more valuable than one that\u2019s poorly looked after. The first item of business for any dealership or prospective buyer at trade-in or sale time, is a car\u2019s service book, and some might dismiss a car completely if the service history is incomplete or patchy. Have a look at the second-hand cars for sale on any reputable dealer\u2019s website and the term \u2018FSH\u2019, or Full Service History, is often listed ahead of any other features or extras.<\/p>\n
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Also read:<\/strong>\u00a0Buyer\u2019s Guide: How to Find a Vehicle to Suit Your Budget<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n But what if you don’t know the first thing about keep a good service history record of your car? We’ve got you covered with this quick guide to servicing your car:<\/p>\n Though service schedules may differ slightly from car to car, every vehicle on the road comes with a manufacturer\u2019s recommended service schedule. These are generally in the form of time and distance intervals between workshop visits, such as \u2018one year or 15,000km\u2019, whichever comes first, as an example.<\/p>\n It\u2019s important to know that adhering to these intervals is not optional, and especially not on cars that are still covered by warranties. Skipping a scheduled service can have serious repercussions, such as the voiding of warranties or even mechanical failure.<\/p>\n Also read:<\/strong> Buying Guide: Where to Buy Car Batteries in SA<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Familiarise yourself with your car\u2019s schedule in order to prepare for upcoming services, be sure to also check whether your car is covered by a\u00a0 service\/maintenance plan or not. This can generally be found in the physical or digital service book that comes with the car, and should be stored somewhere for safekeeping. Some vehicle models indicate and record service schedules digitally within their infotainment systems. Also, some cars have built-in service timers to notify you ahead of the scheduled maintenance work, but it\u2019s always better to check than to rely only on these.<\/p>\n If you struggle to understand your schedule, or have trouble finding it, call the service department at your dealership to ask for assistance. Have your car\u2019s current mileage and the details of the last known service handy, as this will assist them in guiding you.<\/p>\nGet to know your car’s service schedule<\/h3>\n
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