Maintenance schedule for a new car – is it really what is needed?
February 16th, 2010 | by admin | Free Car Quote! Free Car Quote! Free Car Quote!I just bought a new car in October and received a notice that my first scheduled maintenance is due. Are all these "scheduled maintenance" things really necessary for a new car, or is it just a way for the dealership to get more of my money?
Compare what the dealer sent, with what your owners manual recommends as dealers will pad services to make a few extra bucks. Some of the extra recommendations are OK and good to do but some are just fluff and BS. To keep your car in good condition you should do at least the recommended services in your owners manual at the correct mileage and time intervals and use the severe service schedule.
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By chevyss396427 on Feb 17, 2010
if you want your car to last longer than a few months you car needs to be serviced every three thousand miles. every 3000 you need to have your oil changes as well as the oil filter, and the suspension should probably be lubricated as well. other scheduled maintenance can include coolant flushes, fuel filters, air filters, and various other fluid changes. to enjoy your car for the maximum amount of time possible and to get the greatest resale value possible you need to keep your car well maintained.
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I am a licensed Cadillac mechanic working at a Cadillac dealership in Pennsylvania
By Spirit on Feb 17, 2010
for a new car it should be part of a warranty and maintenance should be done on any vehicle but at a dealer ship it is to also help continue any warranty with your purchase
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been there
By mike_b_284 on Feb 17, 2010
not all scheduled maintenance is required but if you do have everything done your car should run better for longer.
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By Steve C on Feb 17, 2010
no!! service on a new car is very important. if you dont stay on top of your maintenance you could void the warranty.
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By Rebourne_con on Feb 17, 2010
Compare what the dealer sent, with what your owners manual recommends as dealers will pad services to make a few extra bucks. Some of the extra recommendations are OK and good to do but some are just fluff and BS. To keep your car in good condition you should do at least the recommended services in your owners manual at the correct mileage and time intervals and use the severe service schedule.
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30yr master tech
By tysdad62271 on Feb 17, 2010
My boss has a Ford Expedition with 220,000 miles and has only changed the oil, filter, plugs and wires, still running strong. Im sure noty every car or truck will give you this kind of dependability (especially if its foreign, lol), but i think as long as you dont drive like it like you stole it, some of that dealer stuff can be put off, not ignored.
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By earth on Feb 17, 2010
My sister and I just bought a new car in August and my nephew who sells us all our cars says it is very important to adhere to the scheduled maintenance. In Canada there is no charge for this, you are under guarantee.
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