What you need to know about Vehicle Maintenance & Service

We spend considerable amount from our savings to own a vehicle. It is as important as you chose your vehicle, to do regular maintenance and services, to ensure safety and longevity. 

Understanding Services is a responsibility, especially for people who are not into Automobiles. You should be able to ask the Mechanic or the Advisors the right questions while your vehicle is at the Garage. 

To ensure you get your vehicle in the best condition, it is recommended to ask the right questions and understand the choice of parts or consumables. Every vehicle have a minor and major maintenance scheduling cycle. The minor services usually take place every 5000 / 10,000 / 15,000 kms while the major servicing process is done around every 25000 / 30,000/ 45,000 km depending on the model and make of the car.

The maintenance program has to be discussed with a mechanic and optimized by your driving pattern and type of usage. These factors combine to decide your best and optimum maintenance plans.

A quick service, as the name suggests, that is completed in a limited time of 15 to 30 minutes, usually include Engine Oil & Filter change, top up of critical fluids like brake fluid, engine coolant, washer fluid. It also includes a quick visual inspection and usually covers up to 25 basic checkpoints. 

However not all the garages do these unless a customer is aware of the points. A clear awareness of what type of materials are used in Top up and if it is as per the manufacturer recommendations can potentially save your vehicle. 

A test drive is always recommended after completion of a quick service.  

An additional 20 checkpoints added to a quick service sums up to be your periodic service. A periodic service checks conditions of all the safety systems in the vehicle including a detailed Braking & Suspension system Inspection. A periodic service also includes replacement of defective parts found during inspection. 

A test drive and a follow up inspection is always recommended after a periodic service.

A major service includes all the items included in a periodic service. The services also covers change of components such as Spark Plugs, Transmission oils, Air Filters, Drive Belts, etc, according to recommended intervals. 

The major service should be always part of your vehicle usage since these often leads to issues that goes un-noticed until a breakdown occurs. 

A test drive and a follow up inspection is always recommended after a Major service.

A manufactures service is the most comprehensive service you can perform on your vehicle. The service covers almost 50 major checkpoints and inspections. The service usually follows all replacements policies by the manufacturer irrespective of the condition of the parts. 

This type of service is usually expensive and at the same time ideal for the vehicle performance. The service generally gives you an extended lifespan of the vehicle and less downtime.

Understanding the vehicle services will be the first step towards being a smart vehicle owner. To optimize your services based on usage, budget and life expectancy of your vehicle, is the right step. You can always seek the support of a Service team to help you select the right maintenance plan for your vehicle. 

Our experienced service advisors are here to help you better guide for all your vehicle requirements. Contact us for more details.