The best thing about a German-engineered car is that it’s built to last. But that also means that you have to do your part. Jim’s German Auto has some advice for you about what you can do to help your German car to last as long as it can.
Get as Familiar as Possible with the Owner’s Manual
You probably haven’t read the owner’s manual for your German car from cover to cover and that’s understandable. But are you as familiar with it as you should be? Go ahead and dig it out of the glove box or the console and spend some time with the manual. This one book is full of so much information that helps you to keep your German car running as well as you can for as long as possible.
Understand How the Recommended Services Work Together
Just one of the things you’ll find are the recommended services for your German car and when you should have them done. Many of these services are connected not just because they’re part of protecting your car, but also because they need to be done around the same time as each other. Getting an understanding of how those services work together and why they need to be done together can help you to prioritize them.
Make a List of Things You Need to Do Between Services
It’s also helpful to write down a list of different things you can do in between service visits. Some of those small maintenance tasks help you to keep up with things like how your tires are doing, whether the car needs coolant added, and whether the oil is where it should be. You may also want to add things like looking at the battery, checking the wiper fluid, and testing your lights. This helps you to know what you need to mention at your next service visit.
Make Sticking with Services as Easy as Possible
If maintenance isn’t easy, you’re going to avoid it, right? That’s how it works for most car owners. Break down what services you can combine and have done at the same times. Bundling these maintenance tasks into as few visits as possible ensures that you’re less likely to try to start avoiding them.
Jim’s German Auto in Corona, CA can help you with all of these tasks and more. Contact us today to find out how we can make keeping up with service visits easier and more pleasant for you.
