10 Reasons to Service Your Vehicle Regularly

Jack Key Auto Group, one of the foremost names for new and used cars for sale in Texas and New Mexico, would like to remind their customers of the importance of performing the scheduled maintenance on all automobiles. While taking your car or truck in for service may sometimes seem unnecessary, it has a number of benefits that far outweigh the potential negatives. Here are ten reasons that it’s a good idea to regularly take your car into the shop for maintenance: Driving Safety Perhaps the primary reason for having your vehicle regularly serviced is that it ensures that your vehicle is at its safest. Many accidents are caused or could have been prevented by factors such as proper windshield wiper functioning, appropriate fluid levels, and optimal braking ability – all factors that can be controlled with regular trips to a dealership or service station. Increased Performance Not only is your car safer, but it's also more fun to drive when regularly serviced. Well-maintained cars are more responsive, powerful, and have smoother, faster rides than their neglected counterparts, allowing drivers have maximum control over their vehicle at all times. Malfunction Prevention The old adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” could never be more apt than when it is applied to auto maintenance. Mechanics can find problems when they start, and fix them before they become bigger problems, or worse, lead to failure at the worst times, which can result in roadside emergencies, strandings, and even accidents. Prolonging Car Life Beyond major malfunctions, regular maintenance can prolong the overall life of your car. Even small issues like excess vibrations, grinding noises, and other seemingly innocuous issues have long-term effects. Regular maintenance ensures optimal operational efficiency, which can add years onto the overall lifespan of your car. Fuel Efficiency One perpetual concern for every car owner is gas mileage, and cars can waste fuel when running at less than optimum efficiency. Regular tune-ups and oil changes ensure that your vehicle is getting the most out of the gas that you paid for.

Maintenance Record Having a regular maintenance record is important because you can demonstrate the condition of the car at any time, if need be, which can be important for court cases, preserving resale value, and for making sure that your warranty is intact. Many warranties require specific amounts of maintenance checks in order to remain valid, so regular visits to service stations are a must. Resale Value A car that has seen regular service not only stays functional longer, but is also far easier to resell. The parts are in better condition, and having your maintenance record allows you to prove to prospective buyers that no major work has been done, and that it’s been kept in the best possible shape. Lengthening Tire Life Tire rotation is part of a regular maintenance check, which ensures that all of a car’s wheels are in perfect sync. This leads to regularly distributed stress on each of the tires and prevents any individual tire from taking on too much stress in any specific areas, and, as such, prolonging the overall lifespan of your tires. Environmental Impact One factor that cannot be overlooked is the impact that failing to properly maintain a vehicle can have on the environment. There are far more harmful emissions that come from unchecked vehicles, which damage the world that surrounds us by contributing to air pollution, smog, contaminated waterways, and acid rain. Peace of Mind Lastly, if for no other reason, servicing your car regularly is best for your peace of mind. You’ll rest – and drive – easier, knowing that there are no lurking problems waiting to explode, that your car is operating with maximal performance and efficiency, and that you are doing what is best for the environment, your pocketbook and for your family and fellow drivers. Due to all these factors, and more, it is recommended that all drivers take their vehicles in for a thorough tune-up at least every 30,000 miles, with light service in between, every 3,000 miles. For more information about the importance of regular automobile maintenance, or to schedule a time to have your vehicle serviced, visit www.jackkey.com.