What is maintenance?
Everyone wants to maintain their car well or buy a well-maintained used car. But what exactly is maintenance?
Some people come to the counter at the car dealership and say: “My car just got a new MOT, so it will need little maintenance.” That would of course be nice, but that kite doesn’t fly. Although an MOT and a maintenance service are often performed simultaneously, they are different things. An MOT says something about safety and the environment and the government imposes the requirements. Maintenance is intended to extend the life of the car.
From oil to filter
What happens during a maintenance check? The basis is always an oil change and oil filter replacement. Terms such as major and minor service have actually disappeared: every car has its own maintenance schedule that prescribes what must be done at a certain age or mileage. Then you have to think of brake fluid, an air filter, windscreen wipers or a cabin filter, but also less obvious things, such as the battery of the remote control. Good maintenance is important, especially in the first years to maintain the manufacturer’s warranty. This only remains in effect if a car has been maintained according to the specifications of the factory. This is allowed at the dealer, but can also be done at a Bosch Car Service branch.
Each car has its own maintenance schedule.
The maintenance booklet of the car is important in this regard. Not only can the car company keep track of what has been done, you can also see for yourself what needs to be done. An important part, for example, is the replacement of the timing belt. That has to be done in time, because if it breaks, you will always lose a lot of money on the repair. You can also arrange your breakdown assistance insurance with Bosch Car Service at the same time as your car is serviced. Because of course something can always break, and then it is nice if roadside assistance is available.
– Thanks for information from Autoweek.nl