Routine Maintenance Checklist

Routine maintenance is an essential part of extending your vehicle’s life span. Some drivers only try to fix their vehicles when problems arise, because they believe it’s an inexpensive and effective plan of action. This reactive approach can end up costing them thousands of dollars in the long run. Your vehicle needs you to be both proactive and reactive for it to perform at its best and that means getting the required factory scheduled maintenance as well as fixing problems as soon as they arise. Here’s a list of the benefits and what should be checked at your vehicle’s next service.

Benefits Of Routine Maintenance

Neglecting your vehicle’s maintenance needs could not only end up being expensive, it can also put your safety at great risk. The benefits of consistently maintaining your vehicle through regular checks include:

• Safety

  Experienced technicians will ensure that your vehicle complies with all the necessary safety requirements. High performance vehicles have high-end leading technology that protects drivers and passengers which is quite complex. Failure to maintain your vehicle and leaving even the slightest issue unresolved can result in grave safety risks. Regular service checks protect you, your passengers, and others sharing the road with you.

• Efficiency

  Technicians will be able to check that your fuel system remains in top condition, which increases the efficiency of your vehicle by improving fuel efficiency and lengthening the life of your engine. It allows for the quality of your engine to be assessed regularly, with issues resolved immediately. Both factors play an important role in determining the lifespan of your engine and how much you will enjoy using your vehicle.

• Warranty Assurance

  New vehicles come with a warranty, but to comply with warranty standards, vehicle owners are expected to comply with various requirements. One of the requirements is documenting your vehicle’s scheduled maintenance. Failure to keep up to date with this can result in the denial of your warranty claims.

Routine Maintenance Checklist

During your vehicle’s lifetime, it will have to go through many maintenance checks. What is checked depends on your vehicle’s age and how many miles it traveled. The Foreign Affairs Motorsport experts are trained and experienced to know exactly what your vehicle needs to perform at its best. Your vehicle’s maintenance checklist can include the maintenance of:

1. Brakes

   Your technician should be checking your braking systems for signs of malfunction or damage. Your vehicle’s braking system is made up of sensors and electronic control systems. Malfunctions generally occur because of everyday wear and tear; a routine check can resolve this issue with ease.

2. Suspension

   If you are noticing any noises when turning or experiencing excessive bouncing when driving your vehicle, it could be an indication that your suspension system is faulty. At your vehicle service, your technician will test your suspension related issues and repair or replace it, if needs be.

3. Hoses

   Your vehicle’s hoses require regular attention as they have a limited life expectancy. Your technician will test the hoses for signs of leakage and cracking, as well as their overall condition. Maintaining your vehicle’s hose system will help you save money and prevent a potentially dangerous breakdown.

At Foreign Affairs Motorsport, we pride ourselves in our attention to detail and passion. We understand the love you have for your vehicle and want to help you keep it in the best condition. Our team consists of experts that are ASE Certified and have a history of great service. Visit Foreign Affairs Motorsport at our Pompano Beach location today for all your vehicle’s routine maintenance needs!