Servicing in
What is checked when servicing brakes in
A range of features and parts in brake systems are covered during a service in to ensure the parts are fully functioning and that vehicles are safe.
Maintaining brake effectiveness is important, so brake fluids and shoes ought to be inspected routinely and any faulty or broken parts replaced.
Adverse weather and grit applied to roads when tarmac is frozen can damage and corrode brakes which can result in worse performance from brakes.
Brake Servo operation is also checked, and a mechanic will look at drums and discs to track down pitting, scoring, corrosion and damage.
engine checks during MG servicing
Car engines are a central part of a vehicle, and repair bills are expensive so failures usually result in shopping for a new car. That is why it is recommended that regular vehicle servicing is carried out.
A large number of engine checks are carried out, including draining lubricants out of the engine and carrying out oil changes and filter replacements. Over time, oil quality is reduced and engine damage can result from small metal pieces travelling round the pipes.
Spark plug replacement and fitting of new air filters is also carried out. The strength and levels of coolant and anti freeze are looked at with additional fluids being added where required to prevent overheating and freezing in extreme temperatures.
Coolant and antifreeze checking is included in winter vehicle checks on offer at garages in .
The benefits of regular vehicle servicing
Despite the requirement for vehicles to be MOTed being the law, which checks components and systems in your vehicle are in good order and your Nissan is road safe, annual servicing is needed to ensure vehicle longevity. In a service, parts that need replacing are checked, such as spark plugs, air filters and engine oil, as failure to replace these items can cause damage to your car's systems and result in reduced efficiency.
Annual oil changes should be carried out, for example, but if you travel over 6000 miles each year, to keep your engine healthy, changing the oil more often is advisable. So to keep future repair bills down, make sure your car is serviced at least once a year.
Maintenance for vehicles is provided by garages.
General Mitsubishi vehicle maintenance checks in
Three main vehicle servicing options are available - major 24 month services to full services or interim services every 6 months.
Checks are made on a number of car components during the course of a vehicle service as well as monitoring larger vehicle systems like braking, suspension and exhausts.
Visibility is important and the driver's view of the road is not obscured, meaning correct operation of wipers at the front and rear of the car is necessary and wiper blades should leave windows smear free.
All lights need to be fully functioning, in particular when weather conditions are poor, such as in fog, or over night.
It is necessary for wind shields to be in good condition, and not be scuffed by wiper movement or have chips and scratches that could block the driver's view of the road.
