First Time? Know What Car Servicing Process Works Best For You

Car servicing processes warrant a thorough inspection of the car's mechanical, combustion, and electrical system to ensure the appropriate repairs & replacements are carried out. Every car maintenance assessment has to conform to a tolerance to be given an all-clear. 

Most assume a car service is changing oil, tires, and maybe a few dents (That is an auto detail, folks!). Actually, there are four distinct types of servicing, each coinciding with ever-increasing vital car component wear & tear. The better you know your schedule, the more proactively you can budget your repairs on time. 

1. The Basic Maintenance:

In this service, the oil is changed along with the filter. The auto mechanic usually checks the color & depth of the oil via the dipstick. If the level is low, a measured amount of the relevant oil is poured in. If the oil is too sooty, it is drained. If needed, the mechanic also rotates the tires, balances them, and aligns them to the steering coupling. The tires' & the spare's air pressure are checked to suit weather conditions. The car fluids are refilled & replenished. The car's electronics & electricals are tested. All details of the service are documented on completion.

2. Interim Car Servicing:

This service is carried out supplemented by basic service processes, except that it is ideal for high annual-mileage divers going over 20,000 miles. Such mileage calls for more than one annual service. Apart from the basics, the car's mechanical components are cleaned & lubricated. Any leaks are identified by their distinctive colors (yellow to amber for brake fluid, pink to reddish-brown for transmission fluid) and patched up. 

3. Full Car Service:

If you are a low mileage driver and your car hits around the 12,000 miles mark, it's time for a full car service. It's an annual service that includes aspects of basic and interim service. The spark plugs, air & fuel filters, battery, and brake pads are all replaced based on detailed inspection results. Meanwhile, the suspension & shocks, the electrical system, belts & hoses are all checked for integrity. As usual, the service is documented. 

4. Manufacturer's Recommended Service:

The most comprehensive car maintenance package, it includes all the aspects of basic, interim & full service, in addition to extensive repair & replacement processes — your owner's manual highlights this service to enhance your car's operating life and efficiency. Major parts are brought in for replacement. The steering & transmission gearboxes are inspected, the fluids changed, and the entire car's mechanics are given a clean-over plus lubrication. 

While no authority enforces car servicing stringently, it's still necessary to ensure our cars are at the pinnacle of their performance. That fact alone adds much to a car's appraisal value in terms of resale.

If you are nearing your car's service interval, you better gear up to getting your car the servicing it deserves. At Cumberland Auto Centre, serving Cookeville, TN, you can trust our certified auto technicians with your car's servicing history, and we will get your car up to the mark in performance and engine efficiency!

You can shop for a newer fancy, while our auto mechanics tend to your current car's appraisal!