Why should you service your car?

Driving a car is one of the most expensive things that you can do, but the reality is that for work or for getting around most of us need a car to actually get that done. Therefore, if you do own a car you should always be looking for ways that you can make sure it’s running at its very best.
This usually means taking your car for a regular service to make sure that everything is running fine. If you ever notice any kind of drop in performance, or something that just does not feel right, don’t hesitate to get your car looked at! Here are just some of the key reasons why you should consider getting your car serviced;
- Typically, a car that has been serviced will go through several minor tune-ups – this can cut back on things like fuel usage. This will produce fewer emissions from your car, which is always good.
- The engine oil that you will be running through needs to be replaced from time to time. For the layman driver, it’s best to let a service expert deal with this for you – it can be quite a messy job!
- You can drive with total knowledge that your vehicle is safe – you can rest assured knowing that things like your brakes and tyres will have been checked and adjusted to work properly.
- Regular car servicing can extend the life of your car, this is because defects can be found before they become disastrous.
- Lubrication is something that a car needs to run at its best, and a service will make sure that any parts that need lubrication to work right will get what they need – this can improve performance on its own
- Your lights are a vital part of driving legally, and they can be checked to ensure that nothing is damaged or on its way to being damaged
At Mr Clutch we understand our customers’ requirements and your budgets, which is why we offer 5 levels of servicing – Bronze, Silver, Gold, Gold Plus and Gold Plus Xtra. You can find a full list of all our servicing options here.
In short, just about everything will be checked in your car in a service. This gives you peace of mind and also alerts you to any problems – hopefully they won’t become serious issues that cost a lot to get sorted. Running through these simple tests can be a very useful thing to do, and will make sure that you’ve got a safe, legal and roadworthy car to get around Britain in!