How often should you have your car serviced? Some cars feature a self-diagnostic system, which will advise when a car service is due. Drivers are advised not to ignore these warning signs even if they occur before months or 10miles has been reached. Check your service manual to find out when your car is next due to have its cambelt (the camshaft drive belt or timing belt) replaced.
This varies from car to car, but is often needed at around 70to 80miles.
As a general rule, you should book your car in for a professional service every six months or 1000km (whichever comes first). But every car is different and manufacturer’s recommendations on service schedules do vary, and this should be outlined in your car’s logbook or owner’s manual. If your not sure when it was last serviced just go and get it serviced and the mechanic will tell you when the one after that is.
The mechanic may be able to tell if the oil was replaced recently but would not know what else has been done. Most vehicles have a manual in the glove box and near the back is the maintenance records of when to have service done on a vehicle. Tune up once a Year.
Oil and filter changes every six months or when the oil looks deep dark brown or.


