How To Keep Track Of Your Car Maintenance

Your vehicle needs routine maintenance, from changing your oil to rotating your tyres, and a lot of things in between. However, it can be difficult to remember when your next service is due. Sometimes people forget about it until it is too late. If you don’t keep track of all the things that need to be replaced or serviced you increase the risk of a breakdown.

When it comes to maintenance, the best source is your car’s manual. It gives you information on the car’s service needs and schedule. Following the recommended service intervals will helps you stay safe on the road and will save you money on repairs over time.

Now that you have the right maintenance guide, how do you remember when to get your car serviced? Here are our tips on how to keep track of car maintenance:

• Create calendar reminders on your phone. Schedule all major services outlined in your owner’s manual and don’t forget to change the oil every 5,000 km.
• Download an app like Vehicle Maintenance Tracker that will not only remind you when your next service is due but will keep a maintenance record.
• Write down your car’s maintenance intervals in your planner or journal, and add their due dates into your calendar.
• If you have a newer vehicle, the service light will let you know when the next maintenance is due. Don’t ignore this message, and bring your car into the workshop.
• We help you keep track of your services by putting a sticker in your car to remind you of when your next service is due.

We hope that you will find the above tips helpful. For all of your vehicle’s maintenance needs, don’t hesitate to stop by McCormack’s Auto Service or give us a call today!