Understanding Routine Maintenance

Understanding Routine Maintenance

The most important thing a vehicle owner can to to extend the longevity of their purchase is to adhere to a strict maintenance schedule. For those with little free time or a variable work schedule, though, this can be tough. Still, a vehicle is a major investment that needs to be protected. Our partners at The Ford Store Morgan Hill Auto Repair Service Center in Morgan Hill, CA have a few recommendations that will help you formulate a plan to give you the most time possible with your car, truck, or SUV.

Determining the needs of your vehicle begins with an item you've had sine purchase but have probably only used once or twice: your owner's manual. Every routine service you'll need is located there in detail. It overrides what most service locations will tell you and will often reinforce what a dealer's service center will say. The information inside is hand-tailored toward your make and model.

The next step is to find a service location you can trust. Service centers in dealerships may not always be the least expensive, but they have some major advantages.

The first is that they have they resources to best diagnose and fix your vehicle, as well as specialized tools on hand for any repair you'll need.

The technicians are also specially trained to look for solutions that others may be unaware of.

They are better positioned to get the repairs performed on your vehicle done right the first time. They are also under a lot of oversight. Their work is guaranteed with the word of an entire manufacturer.

These two resources should point you in the right direction, but if you have any questions, nothing beats picking the brain of a service professional at your local dealership. After all, your vehicle affects your job, your weekend plans, and your peace of mind. All it takes to keep it running well is a little time and effort.

Written By: Todd Hendrickson