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What Happens When Your Car Is Sent For Servicing?


What Happens When Your Car Is Sent For Servicing?

Reil Miller
7 October 2012


As a car owner, you have the responsibility to care for your vehicle. A properly maintained car will not likely result to accidents while on the road. It also won't emit dangerous fumes into the atmosphere. For this reason, proper car maintenance is crucial in keeping your vehicle in good condition, and keeping safe while on the road. One of the best ways to ensure the good condition of your vehicle is to send it in for servicing.

You may find it tiresome and time consuming to send your car for servicing. Not to mention, car servicing can be quite costly, especially if it is not done regularly. However, car servicing is a vital part of maintaining your vehicle. You have to understand that if your car is properly maintained, it will reduce the overall cost of maintenance, and you can ensure that your vehicle will run smoothly. So, what happens when your car is sent for servicing? There are a number of areas that are looked into and inspected while your car is sent of servicing. For instance, leads are checked for any signs of wear and tear, the air filter is cleaned or changed when necessary, the spark plugs are inspected and replaced if they show evidence of deterioration, the steering is also checked for response time, the air condition system is also checked, as well as the safety belts and wiper blades.

Other services include the inspection of the water levels in the tank. The water tank is located in the radiator header of the vehicle. Routine checks are also done throughout the pipes and hoses that connect the water carriers to the various parts of the vehicle. This will help ensure that the hoses are in good condition and that they are neither soft nor leaking. During car servicing, the oil and air are also inspected and checked. The oil filter is inspected for signs of wear and tear, and the oil levels of the cart are also checked to make sure that the lubricants that you are using are of high quality. The air filter of the vehicle is also checked to help you save on fuel consumption.

These are just some of the services included when you send your car for servicing. You may need to spend a few hundred dollars, but it can help you save more in the long run. If your vehicle is properly maintained, you can avoid spending thousands of dollars for repairs.


Reil Miller is a freelance writer who writes about cars and the importance of car maintenance and repair. She also writes for car maintenance and repair shops like AWS. You can learn more about their services at www.avenuewheelshop.com




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