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4 Benefits of Taking Your Vehicle for Regular Maintenance Checks

Posted July 28, 2022 by Semify & filed under Car Repair.

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It’s never been easier to obtain car maintenance due to the proliferation of auto maintenance centers. According to Statista, there were almost 234,700 vehicle repair and maintenance centers in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of 2020, a 0.9% rise from the previous year. That said, if you’re a car owner, it’s essential to understand the importance of doing regular car maintenance. While adopting an “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” mindset is easy, it leads to ignoring small fixes that could aggregate and cause much bigger issues that cause your car to break down. Regular car maintenance can help you catch these problems early and fix them. Below are the top four added benefits of performing regular car maintenance.

1. It Keeps Your Car Running for Longer

Regular maintenance, such as oil changes, component cleaning, and planned part replacement, can extend the service life of your vehicle. Some of these maintenance activities may be doable by yourself, but it’s better to have them done by professionals. Longevity provides two financial advantages. For starters, a well-maintained vehicle will not require repairs as frequently as a badly maintained one. Second, the longer a vehicle operates, the further you can go without acquiring a new vehicle.

2. It Increases Safety

Some car accidents are caused by poor vehicle maintenance. For example, if you fail to maintain your braking system and your brakes fail when you need to slow down, you will almost certainly cause an accident. Similarly, if you do not monitor your tire pressure and tread wear frequently, you may experience a blowout when driving at high speeds or slide on wet roads when you use the brakes. Regular maintenance can help you avoid these scenarios and, in certain cases, save your life.

3. It Preserves the Value of Your Car

Many automobile buyers are confused if they will retain their vehicle for the rest of their lives or trade it for a new model in a few years. Driving demands change suddenly, and you’ll want to earn the most money for your trade-in. A solid maintenance record informs prospective buyers that you have cared for your vehicle properly and that it is in good working order.

4. It Minimizes Roadside Emergencies

It’s beyond frustrating when your automobile engine refuses to start on a chilly winter morning or breaks down on the side of the road without notice. Worse, you can find yourself in the middle of nowhere without mobile service, forced to hike for help. You can reduce the likelihood of a roadside emergency by having your vehicle serviced regularly, whether you utilize excellent used auto parts or brand-new ones.

Ensuring your vehicle is properly maintained is beneficial in many ways. If you desire to have your vehicle in good working condition and want to recoup a decent amount if or when you decide to trade it in, make sure you schedule regular car maintenance. If you’re looking for an auto shop you can trust, contact D’s Auto & Truck Repair today!

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