The importance of servicing

So, it has to be said that servicing is considered a slightly annoying expense and can be seen as a bit of a hassle. However, there are many reasons why your car should receive a regular service that could actually save you time, money and aggrevation in the long run.

Surprisingly, not everyone actually knows what a service generally includes. A lot of garages will talk about 'standard service' but there really is no such thing. Services will differ slightly between each garage that you go to and may also depend on the model, age and mileage of your car.

You will usually find that an annual service will include:

• Routine lubrication of all working parts, catches and hinges
• An oil change and oil filter change
• New spark plugs on petrol models and new fuel filters ondiesel models

Additionally, your garage should carry out routine safety checks on steering, tyres, suspension and ball joints. They should also ensure all lights are in good working order, check the fan belt tension and top-up fluid levels where necessary and check there are no leaks.

Although assessed during an MOT, the general safety of your car, such as windscreen wipers and safety belts, should also be assessed. Many garages such as Lookers Jaguar servicing now offer free safety checks as part of a service.

Lookers Jaguar dealers in West London are an authorised Jaguar aftersales centre, dedicated to servicing Jaguar cars in London and the South East of England. It's always best to choose an approved servicing centre for your make of vehicle as they will know your car best.

Incase you're interested to know, an interim service is a lot more basic and typically involves an oil and filter change, new spark plugs or fuel filter and a check of fluid levels.