You may think that once you buy a car, you only need to pay for expenses like gas and monthly car payments. Refraining from routine Mazda service seems like an easy way to save money. However, skipping it will accumulate greater costs in the long run.
Purpose of Regular Maintenance
Regular maintenance ensures that your car runs at its best as long as possible. It also addresses minor problems before they affect multiple systems. While you may have to pay for regular service tasks, the cost will be much lower than the expense of repairing damages that result from skipping maintenance.
Effects of Skipped Service
Neglecting service will affect each part of your car differently. Skipping brake service, for instance, will lead to longer stopping time and may cause your vehicle to pull to one side when driving, harming your ability to drive safely on the road. Not changing engine oil will cause debris buildup in its oil filters. Your engine will run less efficiently, decreasing your fuel economy.
Skipping maintenance can lead to broken components and a shorter lifespan for your vehicle. Additionally, it will lower your vehicle’s resale value.
When to Complete Service
Your car’s maintenance schedule, written in the owner’s manual, explains when to complete each maintenance task in intervals measured in months and thousands of miles. However, your personal habits and driving conditions will affect the frequency of certain tasks. Also, as your car ages, you may need to perform maintenance more often.
Schedule MAZDA Service at Sentry West MAZDA
Though regular maintenance seems intimidating, completing it will allow you to enjoy your car for years to come. Our staff at Sentry West Mazda can provide additional advice when you need it.
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