When owning a car, two competing concerns vie for your attention: keeping it in peak condition, versus saving money. Skipping certain car maintenance tasks may seem tempting, because the cost may not seem worthwhile, compared to the possible benefits. Putting off visits to the Land Rover service center will cause problems to accumulate, incurring greater costs than performing maintenance on time.
Your Vehicle’s Maintenance Schedule
Your car’s maintenance schedule dictates how often you should perform certain maintenance tasks. Using intervals measured in both miles driven and months, the maintenance schedule explains how to care for your specific model. Tasks like oil changes occur most often, about every six months or 5,000 miles. In contrast, replacing spark plugs may occur between every 30,000 and 60,000 miles, depending on their material. You may even complete some tasks ahead of schedule, if your car endures heavy use, if you drive in harsh conditions, or frequently carry heavy loads.
Preventative Measures
Following your car’s maintenance schedule will save you money by decreasing the likelihood of needing costlier repairs later. Replacing your oil regularly, for example, ensures it remains properly lubricated. Without doing so, heat from the engine’s use will warp its parts, harming its efficiency. Replacing a damaged engine will cost you much more money than oiling the one you already have.
Resale Value
Your car’s condition directly affects its resale value. If you want to sell your car, making timely repairs will help its price, whereas neglecting repairs will harm it substantially.
Receive Timely Maintenance
To keep your car running at its best, book an appointment at the service center at Land Rover Northfield. Our trained technicians are ready to keep your luxury SUV rip-roaring and ready to go!