{"id":827,"date":"2023-10-03T20:22:47","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T17:22:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bxm.fi\/uncategorized-en-us\/why-is-it-worth-servicing-your-car-regularly\/"},"modified":"2026-10-19T21:49:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T18:49:10","slug":"why-is-it-worth-servicing-your-car-regularly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bxm.fi\/en\/uncategorized-en-us\/why-is-it-worth-servicing-your-car-regularly\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is it worth servicing your car regularly?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"bxm-tldr\">\n<p class=\"bxm-tldr__k\">Briefly<\/p>\n<p>Regular maintenance keeps the engine in good condition, brakes safe, and fuel consumption in check. It also preserves the car&#8217;s value, as buyers look at service history. For most cars, manufacturer-scheduled periodic maintenance and occasional oil changes are sufficient.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Your car won&#8217;t tell you in advance that the oil has lost its lubricating properties or that a brake pad has worn down to three millimeters. It only tells you when something is already broken. The idea of regular maintenance is simple: replace a wearing part before it takes a more expensive one with it.  <\/p>\n<h2>Engine Lasts Longer with Proper Oil<\/h2>\n<p>Engine oil lubricates, cools, and carries dirt to the filter. Over time, it thins and gets dirty, no longer properly protecting moving surfaces. <a href=\"\/oljynvaihto-jyvaskyla\/\">Oil changes<\/a> are the cheapest maintenance, and neglecting them is one of the most common causes of engine damage. <\/p>\n<p>Short drives in freezing temperatures are the hardest on oil. The engine doesn&#8217;t have time to warm up, moisture remains in the oil, and you should adhere to the manufacturer&#8217;s minimum change interval if you frequently drive short distances. <\/p>\n<aside class=\"bxm-incta\">\n<div class=\"bxm-incta__body\">\n<p class=\"bxm-incta__k\">Oil Change \u00b7 starting at 85 \u20ac \u00b7 approx. 1 hr <\/p>\n<p class=\"bxm-incta__t\">Is an oil change due?<\/p>\n<p class=\"bxm-incta__x\">We change the oil and filter with products that meet manufacturer requirements, and the service is recorded in your service history. <a href=\"\/oljynvaihto-jyvaskyla\/\">Read more about the service<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"bxm-incta__btn\" href=\"https:\/\/tyo.bxm.fi\/?palvelu=oljynvaihto\">Book an appointment \u2192<\/a><\/aside>\n<h2>Safety Isn&#8217;t a Matter of Luck<\/h2>\n<p>Brakes, tires, and steering wear slowly, making changes difficult to notice yourself. Worn <a href=\"\/opas\/jarrupalojen-vaihto\/\">brake pads<\/a> lengthen braking distances, and old brake fluid can boil on a long downhill. Incorrectly adjusted toe angles wear the inner edge of the tire, which isn&#8217;t noticed until the tread is gone. <a href=\"\/nelipyorasuuntaus-jyvaskylassa\/\">Toe angle measurement<\/a> tells you in ten minutes.  <\/p>\n<p>During maintenance, these are checked as a byproduct. It&#8217;s the cheapest way to know the true condition of your car. <\/p>\n<h2>A Maintained Car Consumes Less<\/h2>\n<p>A clogged air filter, old spark plugs, and incorrect tire pressure all increase fuel consumption, each by a small amount. Together, they can show up on your gas receipt every month. Consumption and emissions go hand in hand, so a maintained car is also better for the environment.  <\/p>\n<h2>Service History Increases Resale Value<\/h2>\n<p>When you sell a car, the first question is often: Is there a service book? An unbroken service history tells the buyer that the car has been well-maintained, and this is reflected in the price. The history doesn&#8217;t require a dealership. As long as <a href=\"\/maaraaikaishuolto-jyvaskylassa\/\">periodic maintenance<\/a> is performed according to the manufacturer&#8217;s schedule and recorded, it is acceptable to both the buyer and for the factory warranty.   <\/p>\n<aside class=\"bxm-incta\">\n<div class=\"bxm-incta__body\">\n<p class=\"bxm-incta__k\">Periodic Maintenance \u00b7 starting at 149 \u20ac \u00b7 approx. 4 hrs <\/p>\n<p class=\"bxm-incta__t\">Periodic Maintenance According to Manufacturer&#8217;s Schedule<\/p>\n<p class=\"bxm-incta__x\">We perform exactly the work specified by the manufacturer for your car based on mileage and age. You&#8217;ll see the price before you book. <a href=\"\/maaraaikaishuolto-jyvaskylassa\/\">Read more about the service<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"bxm-incta__btn\" href=\"https:\/\/tyo.bxm.fi\/?palvelu=maaraaikaishuolto\">Book an appointment \u2192<\/a><\/aside>\n<h2>What Does Maintenance Include?<\/h2>\n<p>The manufacturer determines the maintenance schedule based on mileage and age. Typically, it includes: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>engine oil and oil filter (<a href=\"\/opas\/mika-oljy-autoon\/\">which oil for my car<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>air and cabin air filter<\/li>\n<li>inspection of brakes, chassis, and tires<\/li>\n<li>fluid inspection, brake fluid at specified intervals<\/li>\n<li>spark plugs and <a href=\"\/opas\/jakohihnan-vaihto\/\">timing belt<\/a>, when their limit is reached<\/li>\n<li>fault code reading and service light reset<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Therefore, two services for the same car can have very different prices. That&#8217;s why we ask for your license plate number, so we know what&#8217;s ahead for your specific car. <\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"bxm-faq\">\n<div class=\"bxm-qa-list\">\n<details class=\"bxm-qa\">\n<summary>\n<h3 class=\"bxm-qa__q\">How often should a car be serviced?<\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"bxm-qa__a\">\n<p>According to the manufacturer&#8217;s service program, typically once a year or every 15,000\u201330,000 kilometers. The exact interval can be found in the service book. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"bxm-qa\">\n<summary>\n<h3 class=\"bxm-qa__q\">Does the warranty remain valid if I have the car serviced elsewhere than at a dealership?<\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"bxm-qa__a\">\n<p>Yes, as long as the maintenance is performed according to the manufacturer&#8217;s schedule and recorded in the service history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"bxm-qa\">\n<summary>\n<h3 class=\"bxm-qa__q\">How much does periodic maintenance cost?<\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"bxm-qa__a\">\n<p>At BX-Motors, periodic maintenance starts at 149 euros. The final price depends on what the manufacturer has specified for your car for that particular service interval. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"bxm-qa\">\n<summary>\n<h3 class=\"bxm-qa__q\">Is just an oil change enough?<\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"bxm-qa__a\">\n<p>Sometimes yes, but it doesn&#8217;t replace periodic maintenance. Maintenance also includes checking brakes, chassis, fluids, and other wearing parts. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Kuinka usein auto pit\u00e4\u00e4 huoltaa?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Valmistajan huolto-ohjelman mukaan, tyypillisesti kerran vuodessa tai 15 000\u201330 000 kilometrin v\u00e4lein. 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