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Five Car Service Tips That Guarantee Continued Performance

Owning a car is now a common affair. Car ownership ratio is steadily climbing in India, but knowledge of car maintenance and repairs is still a mystery to many. Most expect the bi-monthly car servicing provided by dealers to take care of all car servicing needs. Most often, people consult the dealer from where the vehicle was bought. Some others prefer to go to local garages they trust. A small percentage of owners consult the car manufacturers.

Here are some tips to keep in mind before servicing your car:

1. Vehicle Suited Equipment

Car repairing in India is mainly carried out by roadside mechanics who tinker with the vehicle with their age old equipments. But car owners need to careful while choosing a mechanic in this day and age. Remember that cars today come with complex and varied types of technologies, and tinkering with such vehicle without appropriate equipment can cause more harm than good. Ensure that your car is serviced using pre-approved manufacturer-compliant equipments only. Ignoring this simple step can not only cause harm to your vehicle, but also incur damages that may cost you greatly.

2. Skilled and Trained Mechanics

If you find a good mechanic who is well trained in modern car engineering, it is advisable to continue the association. Even if this means footing a huge bill, it is best that a car does not change hands too often between mechanics. Usually well trained and well equipped garages charge more but guarantee good service. After all, there is no bigger pleasure in driving a car that is in excellent condition. It will save money and time in the long run.

3. Cheap is Not Always Good

Avoid going to under-trained mechanics as they may not be well versed with modern car engineering and could give you wrong advice. Moreover, they could use the wrong type of equipments for repair, resulting in huge damages to your car. Some mechanics may take advantage of your vehicle and tinker with it to decipher its technology; while this may increase the mechanics knowledge in the technology, there is no doubt that your vehicle will bear the brunt for his meaningless tinkering and cost you heavily. Most modern cars cannot be handled by mechanics used to repairing the old Ambassador or 800 models. Remember, if you can afford high-end cars with sophisticated technology, then you can spare a few extra rupees to keep your car in good health.

4. Go for Certified Technicians

Modern car safety equipments are enabled with complex electronics that require a thorough study of the subject. It is advisable that you get your car checked through authorized technicians, preferably at authorized car centres. Several certified used car dealer outlets have manufacturer trained technicians to help solve minor problems that do not cost as much as taking your car to a showroom for repair. Maruti and Hyundai have the highest number of certified outlets across the country. In fact Hyundai’s trained technicians hold car check camps periodically at convenient places in selected cities and most times these check-ups are for free. If you are in the area, get your car checked at such camps.

5. Specialized Clinics

Today there are specialized clinics for cars. Specially trained people are assigned to specific areas of car servicing. They have better tools and skills to service your car and maintain it in top condition. These services are usually offered by dealers or certified manufacturer outlets. It is advisable to take your car for servicing to these specialized clinics on a regular basis. Several car manufacturers like the Maruti, Ford, General Motors, and others offer specialized services for cars of all makes. These car manufacturers are also known to hold car clinics and advice car owners on maintenance tips based on seasons.

Conclusion

Car owners could make use of certified used car outlets which have highly skilled manpower. Used certified car outlets like Toyota You Trust, Mahindra First Choice, Hyundai Advantage, and Honda Auto Terrace also provide different kinds of services to its customers. In fact Maruti Suzuki True Value has a 120-point quality check-up programme, and replaces parts with only Maruti manufactured parts. It guarantees peace of mind while the car is maintained in excellent condition for several years.

The Indian automobile industry has moved to the forefront of the automotive world. The latest cars with their advanced technology and engineering are coming to India in droves. Technological advancements are so phenomenal that they can no longer be handled by neighbourhood garages. Car owners need to make a conscious decision to trust only the best.

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