Cars play a huge part in our lives, taking us from A to B and getting us where we need to go. Even with a reliable brand like Mazda, your car will need regular maintenance to ensure it remains in top condition. But how often should you service your car? Our experts from Magna Mazda are on hand to discuss the importance of car maintenance and the work they carry out at Magna Dorchester, Magna Salisbury, and our other branches.
Why Car Maintenance Is Important
Having your Mazda serviced on a regular basis offers a number of benefits, both in how your car runs as well as its overall longevity. The main advantages include:
- Safety – Routine maintenance will ensure that critical components, such as brakes, tyres, and suspension, are functioning correctly. This helps to prevent any potential accidents or breakdowns caused by faulty or worn parts.
- Reliability – Mazda reliability is already known for being among the best in the industry, but maintenance is still important for preventing any unexpected breakdowns or malfunctions. Addressing minor issues during servicing can avoid expensive repairs down the line.
- Resale Value – A well-documented service history can significantly boost the resale value of your car, whether it’s a classic Mazda MX-5 or a fresh CX-60. Buyers are more likely to trust a vehicle that has been consistently maintained.
What Work Is Carried Out During A Car Service?
When you service your car with Magna Mazda, our trained technicians perform a range of inspections, adjustments, and replacements to ensure your Mazda’s reliability remains at its best. Common servicing procedures will typically include:
- Oil Change – Oil changes are essential for engine health as fresh oil lubricates and protects vital components from excessive friction and heat.
- Fluid Checks and Top-ups – Our technicians at Mazda Dorchester and other branches will inspect and replenish fluids, including coolant and brake fluid.
- Brake Checks – Inspecting and replacing the brake pads on your car ensures you will be able to stop safely and smoothly.
- Tyre Inspection – A Mazda service also includes inspecting tyre tread depth, checking for uneven wear, and assessing tyre pressure.
- Filter Replacements – Replacing the air and fuel filters helps to maintain clear airflow and prevents contaminants from entering the engine.
- Battery Check – The battery’s performance and condition will be assessed, including testing its charge and identifying any signs of deterioration.
Should You Get Your Car Serviced Every Year?
One of the most common questions we’re asked at Magna Mazda is how often you should service your car. The truth is there’s no definitive answer. How regularly you get your Mazda serviced will depend on the car’s age, mileage, and the driving conditions it usually experiences.
Generally speaking, you should aim to have your car serviced at least once a year or when it reaches a certain mileage – whichever comes first. The exact mileage interval can vary so check with the owner’s manual or speak to us directly.
Book A Mazda Service With Magna Mazda
At Magna Mazda, we offer a number of servicing options from one-off services to ongoing service plans and guarantees. Our Mazda service plans begin from just £17 a month and cover your car for its first three years or the first 37,500 miles. We also offer seasonal health checks to get your car ready for the extremes of summer and winter, as well as sanitisation treatment and air conditioning services to ensure your Mazda remains the best car to drive.
Would you like to learn more about our range of servicing options? Discover what we can offer online, or get in touch with us at Magna Mazda to speak with our team. We have branches at Mazda Salisbury, Mazda Dorchester, Mazda Poole, Mazda Christchurch, and Mazda Southampton where you can book your car in and maintain that all-important Mazda reliability!