subject: Guide To Citroen Servicing [print this page] Many drivers are confused about just how often they should take their car in for a service. Citroen servicing is a very important part of ensuring that the vehicles remain roadworthy and safe, as well as helping to retain their maximum resale value.
A large percentage of owners believe it is normal to only have their car serviced when it is due for an MOT, but this is definitely not advisable. Citroen recommend servicing every 12,000 miles or 12 months, whichever occurs first. Customers often delay having their car serviced in order to save themselves money. However, in the long-term this often turns out to be a false economy, because regular servicing will often identify problems and fix them long before they become expensive to repair.
A high standard of Citroen servicing can only be guaranteed by taking your car to an approved Citroen dealer. If it is taken to a garage that is not approved, the service package the owner receives may not be of the same standard and the replacement parts cannot be guaranteed to genuine Citroen products.
A routine service should always include a number of checks, such as routine lubrication of all working parts, an oil change and a new oil filter. New spark plugs should be fitted on petrol models or a new fuel filter on diesels. Safety checks should also be carried out to ensure that the car is fit to be on the road and brake pads should be checked and replaced if necessary. Tyres should be inspected and replaced if they are found to be worn beyond the legal requirements.
It is important that the garage carry out regular Citroen servicing and do not let the price be the only deciding factor. Using a Citroen approved garage, such as Lookers, might appear to be more expensive than going to a smaller independent garage, however, an authorised dealership will use only Citroen approved parts that come with a warranty, which will help to maximise the resale value of the car.
When looking for a garage to undertake a service, it is important that the car owner takes advice from expert mechanics and seeks recommendations on who to use. Before deciding to go ahead and use a particular garage, it is important that car owners check that they know exactly what will be included in the service and if the price they are being quoted includes VAT or not.
