Why Regular Maintenance By a Car Mechanic is Important

Regular maintenance is important for your vehicle and for you from various perspectives such as safety and reliability.

You buy a car and, for the next couple of years, you enjoy its use with minimum maintenance or none at all. You may buy a used car and it works well so you assume that maintenance and services are not required right now. In both cases it would be self-defeating to ignore regular maintenance of your car. This is particularly important for European imports such as Mercedes, Volvo, Audi and Porsche as well as the more exotic Jaguar, Alfa Romeo and Lamborghini. Make it a practice to have your vehicle checked by Mechanic Port Melbourne based and you will save yourself a lot by way of expensive parts replacement and the bother of a vehicle breakdown on the road.

Routine regular preventive maintenance

Even if you buy a brand new vehicle it is important to take your car to a qualified mechanic Port Melbourne based for regular preventive maintenance. This involves oil changes once every 3000 to 5000 km, brake fluid flush, coolant flush, spark plug change, timing belt change and Tyre rotation. During such checks the car mechanic Port Melbourne based will give your car a thorough inspection and point out any additional service that may be necessary to prevent a major fault. Moving parts in the engine exhibit wear and this is why regular maintenance, particularly, of the engine, is important. The mechanic will fine tune the engine and tighten valves so that it is in peak condition and gives you full power as well as fuel efficiency. This service will also help the mechanic identify if there is any potential problem and fix it before it becomes a major one and leaves you stranded on the road. Timely oil checks and changes, could save you the headache of major repair costs later on.

Smart cars and smart in-vehicle maintenance

Today’s cars are computer controlled and have a lot of sensors for functionality and to provide information to drivers. The electronic monitoring programs give you plenty of information on ambient air temperature. cold engine start, load on the engine, your driving speed and time as well as warnings of overheating or low oil levels. It pays to view the display that gives you all this information and the service reminder reminder light. Still, it is a good idea to take your car to the service station for a routine check. Your service mechanic tunes the engine, checks wheel alignment, brake performance and transmission. The result is reliable performance and better fuel efficiency.

Less pollution, longer life, higher resale value

Neglect causes problems and one problem leads to other resulting in major breakdowns and higher repair costs. For instance, you may neglect brakes and that will lead to worn brake pads that damage rotors and then you have to replace the entire assembly. Spare parts of European imports can be terribly expensive and you will find that it is better to sell off the car and buy a new one. Regular maintenance will keep your car running in top gear. Good engine condition means less pollution. Well maintained cars look good and perform well which factors add to the resale value.

Why a mechanic?

You may be tempted to carry out routine maintenance on your own. However, keep in mind that today’s cars are sophisticated with a lot of electronics and sensors. The most that you can do is check the oil and give your car a good wash. Leave it to trained mechanic Port Melbourne to give your car a thorough check. They are trained and know the mechanical and the electronic side. You pay but your car is kept in excellent condition. Driving becomes a pleasure.

Europei Motori operates a well equipped service station in Port Melbourne staffed by factor trained mechanics to handle maintenance of top European vehicles. For more details get in touch now!