{"id":292,"date":"2015-04-23T10:16:40","date_gmt":"2015-04-23T10:16:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.bookyourtheorytestonline.co.uk\/?p=292"},"modified":"2015-03-09T14:27:21","modified_gmt":"2015-03-09T14:27:21","slug":"service-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bookyourtheorytestonline.co.uk\/blog\/service-car\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Service Your Own Car"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Record numbers of drivers are skipping annual servicing at a garage due to increasing costs. Reports suggest that the cost of the service, coupled with repair fees and new parts from brand names could cost drivers between \u00a3300 and \u00a3600 every year. However, regular servicing is vital, not only for your own safety and the safety of others on the roads, but also for your financial future. According to Kwik Fit, more than half of car buyers wouldn\u2019t purchase a vehicle if the owner was unable to demonstrate a comprehensive service history<\/a>, and 19 percent would ask for a substantial discount. It\u2019s worth staying up-to-date with car servicing, but how can you cut costs while still ensuring your vehicle is roadworthy?<\/p>\n

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Servicing the Car at Home<\/h2>\n

10 percent of drivers never check their car tyres<\/a>, and 15 percent admit to driving with brakes they suspect to be faulty, all in an attempt to keep the cost of car ownership to a minimum. However, while current legislation states that an MOT must be carried out by an approved test centre, annual servicing doesn\u2019t need to be undertaken at a garage, and many drivers are starting to service their own vehicles at home as a way to meet obligations and reduce costs.<\/p>\n

It is reported that 3.4 million callouts by road side assistance companies in the UK are due to poor maintenance<\/a>, so it\u2019s important to understand the best ways to service your vehicle if you\u2019re considering going down the DIY route. Here\u2019s a handy guide to help you out:<\/p>\n