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The average sale ticket of a new vehicle is close to $40,000—a serious investment for most people. After you drive the car off the lot, it is your responsibility to keep up with that vehicle’s recommended maintenance schedule, including regular services like the following:
There are two sides to preventative maintenance: The first is the owner’s manual for your specific vehicle. Generally, if you follow it, you will avoid all major repairs that don’t involve consumables like tires, brakes, and wiper blades. The second side has to do with your unique driving habits. Do you put hundreds of miles on your car every week? Do you rarely drive more than 5 minutes from home? Different driving habits can lead to different concerns. For example, if you do minimal driving, your engine does not have time to heat up, meaning moisture stays in your engine and can build up over time. If you drive downtown Cleveland every weekday, the undercarriage of your car may experience heavy wear and tear.
No matter what kind of driving habits you have, preventative maintenance will be critical to your vehicle’s performance and your safety on the road. It can also save you money. Many people are hesitant to tell their technician about a strange noise or vibration thinking that it will lead to costly repairs. However, when you address an issue at the first sign of a problem, you can often fix it with a simple adjustment or lubrication. But if you ignore it, what started as a small squeak can become a loud rumble and lead to total vehicle failure.
At Rad Air, whenever you bring your vehicle in for a service like an oil change or tire rotation, we do a thorough inspection. Our technicians are trained and experienced, giving them the ability to see the earliest signs of a potential problem and predict future issues. We give you our recommendations so that you can budget and save for upcoming services without being taken by surprise. This usually saves our clients money in the long run. For example, let’s say we recommend flushing your brake fluid—a $150 service depending on your vehicle make and model—and you decline the service. Brake fluid is hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs moisture when exposed to air. It can become acidic and eat away at your brake components. When your brakes eventually need replacing because you didn’t maintain them, you could be looking at $2,000 or more. The best thing you can do for your vehicle—and your wallet—is to prioritize preventative maintenance.
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Protect the investment you made in your vehicle by sticking to a regular preventative maintenance schedule with Rad Air Cleveland.