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After purchasing your new or used vehicle at the Ford dealer, the in-house technicians will invite you back to the service center for your annual car safety inspection. But is it necessary for you to attend this? And if so, is once a year a good interval? Today, we will have a closer look at when you should visit your dealership for car maintenance and why it’s important to always work with qualified mechanics.
How Often Is a Car Safety Inspection Necessary?
Most Ford vehicles will run well if you come to the
dealership once a year or every 10,000 miles for your maintenance appointment.
However, we sell many models, including hybrid cars, which work differently
from traditional ones. For this reason, it’s best to check out your service
manual or ask your local technicians about the optimal frequency of service.
If you notice a problem with your vehicle, you shouldn’t delay getting in touch
with a qualified mechanic, even if your last service appointment is recent.
Indications of serious issues could include strange sounds and smells, a change
in the way your Ford drives, or one of the warning lights on your dashboard
lighting up.
What Are the Benefits of Such an Inspection?
As the term “safety inspection” suggests, the main
reason to visit your dealer and have your car serviced is to make sure the
vehicle is still safe to drive. Every year, there are hundreds of thousands of
accidents on US roads, and many of them occur due to a fault in a car’s brakes
or engine. By having your Ford checked out regularly, you are preventing
serious or even life-threatening accidents.
But your maintenance appointment also has other benefits. Small problems with
your vehicle will be spotted early, which means that they won’t develop into
larger, more costly issues. In the long run, this saves you a lot of money.
What’s more, a great service record can significantly increase the resale value
of your car, so you can trade it in or sell it on for more.
