What a car service actually involves

When newspapers run articles itemising how your life is spent on certain activities; it tends gets you thinking more about the things you don’t like doing, more than what you do. These surveys politely let you know that on average you spend eleven years in the toilet or 15 years eating. It is dreadful to think about how much time and money, you spend on getting your car serviced. Sitting on a hard bench in an office similar in size to a prison cell on a freezing cold Saturday morning will not be on anyone’s list of top ten things to do before you die. However, just like getting an MOT, it is imperative that a car is serviced regularly.

When it comes to car servicing you should follow your manufacturers’ guidelines on how long your car can go between services. This will improve the longevity of your vehicle and make breakdowns less likely, but not completely avoidable. OK, so we know we when to have our car serviced, but what do mechanics actually do when they service a car? Here are the main things that mechanics are checking when servicing a vehicle:

Fluid levels

Fluid level checks for the brake, steering and coolant systems are a vital part of any service. The lack of any of these vital fluids could cause engine failure or, at worse, an accident.

Oil and Air checks

Oil is an extremely important component to keep a car running smoothly and is a key check during any service. The engine oil and oil filter need to be changed regularly to prevent engine wear and to keep it running at maximum performance. You must use the manufacturer’s recommended oil type in your, so that the engine has a chance to reaching its’ full lifespan and allow you the top quality driving experience that your engine can give you.

Air filters also need to be checked regularly as a blocked or damaged air filter can result in a lack of power, poor fuel consumption and an unsatisfactory engine performance.

Reading of onboard auto diagnostics

                                                                   

Cars are so technology advanced now allowing the mechanic to connect the vehicles’ on-board engine management system to a computer in his workshop to allow him to check the current health of the car and be able to alert him to any impending issues.

Safety checks

During the routine service all aspects concerning the safety of the vehicle will need to be checked and adjusted or replaced as necessary. The braking and steering systems will need to be checked to ensure they are working fully as you need both these systems to keep the vehicle safely on the road. The lights, window wipers and screen wash systems will be checked to ensure they are all in correct working order. Seat belts and door operation will be checked and adjusted as necessary to give you the peace of mind that you will be safe in your onward journey. 

If you think your car is in need of a service and are searching online, for car servicing Crayford as an example, ensure you pick a reputable mechanic as all this work should be carried out by a fully trained professional.