When Is a Car Service Due? Mileage and Time Guide

Periodic maintenance is the planned set of checks and replacements carried out when the mileage or time set by the manufacturer is reached. For most petrol and diesel cars this interval is 10,000 to 15,000 km or once a year, whichever comes first.

Driving conditions shorten the interval

Short city trips, stop-start traffic, load-carrying commercial use and dusty conditions wear engine oil faster. Under this kind of "severe use", shortening the service interval is the cheapest insurance for engine life. We usually recommend more frequent servicing for commercial vehicles working in Izmir's industrial areas and city traffic.

What is done during a service?

• Engine oil and oil filter change to manufacturer specification
• Air, cabin and fuel filter replacement according to mileage
• Brake fluid, coolant, gearbox and power steering fluid checks
• Inspection of brake pads, discs, tyres, battery and belts
• General check of the underbody and suspension

The cost of delaying a service

Worn-out oil cannot protect the engine properly, so wear on the turbo, piston rings and bearings speeds up. The money saved by postponing a service is small compared with a possible engine repair later. If you do not know when your car is due, we can check the manufacturer schedule with your chassis number.