Last time we took a look at basic servicing: the ins and outs of changing oil, filters and spark plugs. As we mentioned then, doing this on a regular basis will keep your engine running for a good many years. But, and there’s always a but, what about the rest of your vehicle? What about its general maintenance and what can be done to ensure that it is always in tip-top condition? Well, again, it is simply a matter of habit. You need to organise a schedule of regular checks which can be carried out over the course of the year.
So, what should be put on this list, what is so important that it warrants us checking it regularly? The first things which spring to mind are brakes and tyres. To these can be added the not-so-obvious: water hoses, accessory belts, shocks, wiper blades and fluids. This may seem like a fairly lengthy list, but spread the checking of these items out over a year and it takes hardly any time at all to make sure all the systems of your vehicle are functioning correctly.
