Category - Car Service

How to Check a Car's Service History

By Eve McPherson - August 14th, 2023 - 0Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

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For those looking to buy or sell, you must check the service history of the vehicle, as this can influence the value of the car. A car's service history offers a detailed record of all the maintenance and repair work which has been carried out o...

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Is It Illegal Not to Service Your Car?

By Eve McPherson - August 14th, 2023 - 0Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

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Your vehicle will experience wear and tear over time. The gradual nature of this deterioration can make it easy to miss subtle changes in your vehicle's performance. That’s why regular car servicing is so important, as it can help you to t...

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Why Should I Book an MOT and Service Together?

By Eve McPherson - August 10th, 2023 - 0Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

When it comes to simplifying your approach to car care, booking an MOT and a car service together is always a good idea. You will be less likely to forget about either service if you book them together, and you can save yourself from making two ...

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How Often Should You Service Your Car?

By Eve McPherson - August 9th, 2023 - 0Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

By having your car serviced on a regular basis, you can keep your vehicle in the best condition possible. From improving the safety of your vehicle to saving money on repairs and fuel, regular car servicing is always worth investing in. Car ma...

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How Long Can You Delay a Car Service?

By Eve McPherson - August 8th, 2023 - 0Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

The longer you put off booking your car service, the more issues that are likely to arise. If your car service is slightly overdue, then your vehicle should not be too badly impacted by the delay - but you should not put off booking a car serv...

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What Is a Car Service?

By Eve McPherson - August 2nd, 2023 - 0Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

A car service is an in-depth health check designed to ensure that your vehicle runs as safely and smoothly as possible. Whilst car servicing may not be mandatory in the same way an MOT is, a service is actually more thorough when it comes to ch...

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How Long Does a Car Service Take?

By Eve McPherson - August 2nd, 2023 - 0Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

You can ask your chosen garage for an exact timescale, but a car service can take anywhere from 90 minutes to 3 hours – depending on the type you choose to book. During a car service, the garage will inspect the condition of several compon...

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Why Is a Car Service History So Important? (And How to Recover a Lost Service History)

By Drew Hickman - July 11th, 2023 - 26Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

Car servicing is one of the most important forms of vehicle maintenance. That's why many drivers place so much value on being able to see the service history of a car. A full service history is a complete record of the maintenance that has been ...

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Six Questions You Should Ask When Booking a Car Service

By Eve McPherson - June 28th, 2023 - 2Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

A car service is an important health check which can ensure that your vehicle is running safely and smoothly. With regular servicing, you can improve your vehicle’s fuel efficiency, handling and even end up saving money in the long run. C...

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Three-Quarters of Used Car Buyers Would Only Buy a Car With a Near-Complete Service History

By Drew Hickman - April 11th, 2023 - 0Comments - News

Three quarters of motorists would only buy a used vehicle that has a full or nearly full service history, our new study has found. Of those, 42% would insist on a full service history, with not a single service missed. Our survey explored t...

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