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Does My Car Really Need Factory Recommended Services?

April 21, 2021

Factory Recommended Services | LightHouse Automotive

Getting a car is a big investment and for some, it's a necessary part of life. You're told to perform the recommended maintenance services on a regular basis, but is it really necessary? Well, your car probably won't explode but these services benefit you in the long run.

3 Reasons To Service Your Car Regularly

1. Extend the Life of Your Car

The purpose of checking your transmission, rotating your tires and replacing your fluids is to keep your car running properly for longer. If you don't do these things, even if it doesn't put you in any danger -- although it might -- it wears down parts of your car that might've lasted longer if you performed these simple maintenance procedures.

2. Save You Money in the Future

Having your car checked and maintained can save you from having to do costly repairs in the future. Catching a problem early is always more cost-effective than trying to fix something after the problem has gotten much worse. Maintenance services put less stress on your car parts and while you would have to spend money on maintenance, it still works out to be a lot cheaper than having to replace all your parts.

3. Better Mileage

Routine maintenance procedures can help your gas mileage by making sure your engine is healthy. It's all about helping your car perform as efficiently as it can by making sure each part works well and they're all working well together. This will help you do more with your car overall.

Even though these routine maintenance procedures might feel like you're spending money unnecessarily, that's really not true. Each time you miss an opportunity to check how your car is running and make small changes here and there, you're wearing your car down bit by bit and running the risk of having to replace parts in the future, which will cost you a lot more money in the long run.

It's in your favor to do these checks so try to see it as an opportunity. If you need factory-recommended maintenance, we invite you to bring your vehicle to our auto repair shop today!

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