17/05/2024
The right to repair says it all Choose your motor vehicle repair shop carefully
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KEEPING YOU SAFE | How often should you have your vehicle engine serviced?
Alert Engine Parts SA, one of our Tier 1 Right to Repair sponsors, says that your engine is the heart of your vehicle and requires regular attention to keep it running at peak performance. Waiting until your engine breaks down to service it is not what the manufacturer intended. Neglecting to service your engine regularly can lead to faster depreciation and reduced reliability.
Service intervals vary depending on the make and model, with petrol engines typically requiring servicing every 10,000 to 15,000 kilometres, and diesel engines every 5,000 to 7,500 kilometres.
Regular servicing helps ensure that the oil and filters are changed, and preventative maintenance checks are carried out. There are typically three service intervals, A, B, and C, each with varying levels of work done.
• An 'A' service is a major service
• A 'B' service has fewer items
• A 'C' service replaces essential wearing parts, such as fuel filters, oil, oil filters, air filters, and spark plugs.
If cost is a concern, consider taking your vehicle to a reputable mechanic or workshop instead of a dealership. Don’t let high dealership prices put you off from servicing your vehicle regularly, take advantage of your right to choose, and shop around for the best price!
To learn more about the Right to Repair campaign, click here: https://www.right2repair.org.za/services/
Alert Engine Parts website: https://www.alert.co.za/
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