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The Importance of Preventive Car Maintenance

Taking care of your vehicle means regularly making check-up appointments with a professional automotive shop. Even if you think nothing is wrong or don’t hear a problem with your vehicle it’s still best to take it in to check. Some major issues will go unnoticed or unheard until it’s too late. Preventative car maintenance helps avoid those major issues and save money. It’s the best thing you can do for your car!

Once you purchase your car the financial responsibility doesn’t end, even if you have fully paid off your car. You will need to put gas in the tank, insurance, and maintenance. By using preventative car maintenance you can improve the likelihood that you can avoid the expense and time of trying to fix big issues. Preventative car maintenance is simply taking care of the basic car needs like filling up fluids, rotating tires, and oil changes. It will also make your car more reliable and last much longer. 

There is some preventative car maintenance that can be done by yourself at home but it’s best to have a professional auto mechanic look at your vehicle. The second set of eyes can catch what you missed and a professional knows what to look for. A majority of serious car issues can be prevented like engine failure or transmission issues just by taking it into your favorite trusted automotive repair shop. If done regularly, an appointment won’t take long: the mechanic will do a routine inspection, check your fluids, and other basic functions of a car. 

Make time to get your oil changed regularly. Each car requires a slightly different time to change the oil change, you can check when your oil should be changed in your car’s manual. The typical rule of thumb is to get it changed between 5,000 to 7,000 miles. This varies depending on your car, oil, and how many miles you drive regularly. You should always get the oil changed before any road trips, you don’t want to end up stranded on the side of the road. A typical oil change also includes a tire rotation and alignment check. By regularly changing your oil and tires rotated you can increase your gas mileage because your engine doesn’t have to work as hard. 

Just like you need a regular doctor and dentists, your vehicle also needs check-ups. Keep your mind at ease with preventative maintenance. Drive more confidently knowing your vehicle is reliable and safe. Make an appointment today for your car’s preventative maintenance and feel confident that you are taking great care of your vehicle! You’ll see why customers from Richmond, Short Pump, The West End, The Fan District, and surrounding areas have chosen Bimmer Rescue as their premier auto repair service. You’ll find us at 6401F Dickens Place in Richmond, VA 23230. We look forward to serving you soon!

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