The Good, The Bad, and The Car Service

Need to get your vehicle serviced? Here are some helpful things to know about the process. It may seem intimidating, especially if you’ve never taken your car in to get serviced before, but we’re here to help you learn more about the process – hopefully after reading this blog, you’ll be a little less intimidated and more ready to get things done.

First of all, getting your vehicle serviced is something you’ll only really have to do once a year. Oil changes should happen every six months or so (check with your dealer on the frequency of that) but servicing is a little less frequent. This is an opportunity for the auto technicians to check out exactly what’s happening with your vehicle, not only under the hood but everywhere else, to give you a good idea of what’s working great and what might need to be replaced or repaired.

You should have your vehicle serviced as regularly as is recommended. If not, you’ll run the risk of having to pay for expensive repairs and replacements without much warning – if you are familiar with what’s going on under the hood of your vehicle, you’ll have more time to plan for what’s coming.

Having a full service history is also very helpful if you decide to sell your car in the future. Having this can increase the value of your car, so when you get your car serviced remember to keep the service report in a safe place.

You should also take your car to get serviced at your dealership. If you purchased a car from Loughead Nissan, we’re your best bet when it comes to service. Since we specialize in Nissan vehicles, our technicians and mechanics are trained to know the ins and outs of Nissan vehicles and can therefore provide the best service to you. If you’re not in the area, you can take your vehicle to a different dealership or an independent garage, especially if your vehicle is out of warranty. Just make sure that you check to make sure that the mechanics will be able to service your car well – all this takes is asking when you call to make the appointment if they have someone who specializes in your make and model.

Another good idea is to keep your car healthy in between services on your own. There are many things you can do at home to make sure your vehicle is running well that don’t cost as much as a full service. This includes checking the fluids, making sure the tires are properly inflated, checking up on your lights, and replacing windshield wipers when they need replacement.

Remember, come down to Loughead Nissan if you have any questions, from the simple to setting an appointment for your annual servicing. We’re happy to help!