Do you want to optimize your safety and that of other road users? It starts with maintaining your vehicle to prevent any mechanical risk during your travels. With AD, you also control your budget. A spotlight on the essential service checks to anticipate!
How often should you have your car checked?
The mandatory technical inspection for vehicles over four years old, to be redone every two years, is not enough. AD repair experts welcome you in more than 2,300 garages in France for your annual car maintenance. Every 10,000 to 15,000 km, a few revisions are necessary.
Engine oil change
Each year, your car’s service includes an oil change. This intervention consists of changing the engine oil. Over the kilometers, it becomes dirty. If you neglect the oil change, there is a risk of engine failure, because the oil no longer performs its protective role. With the AD experts, you benefit from the manufacturer’s warranty preserved for your vehicle. You can therefore have your car serviced in one of the network’s garages, a leader in France for auto services of all brands. These auto repairers respect the manufacturers’ recommendations, especially for the oil change and filter replacement.
Replacement of filters
The oil change is also an opportunity to replace the oil filter. The intervention helps preserve the engine from impurities. It is also advisable to request the replacement of the engine air filter, to consume less fuel. This precaution also protects the engine. To breathe clean air inside your vehicle, AD offers you to replace the cabin air filter. Finally, replacing the fuel filter proves useful to protect the engine’s injection system, whether petrol or diesel. The replacement of these parts is performed quickly and professionally.
Replacement of brake pads
Effective braking is essential for safe driving and reducing the risks of an accident. Over time, the pads and brake discs wear down. The delay between the brake reaction and the stopping of your car increases, which puts you in danger. The wear of your braking system does not go unnoticed. Squeals or grinding, a brake pedal that responds sluggishly: all these warning signs call for rapid intervention. Every two years, a brake fluid flush by qualified professionals, such as the AD experts, is recommended.
During this annual maintenance, it is also advisable to check the vehicle’s battery and its shock absorbers.
When should the timing belt be replaced?
Every five to ten years (from 60,000 to 160,000 km), have the timing belt changed. It is an essential engine component that synchronizes the pistons and the valves. This link between the crankshaft and the camshaft also drives the water pump, designed to cool the engine. The failure of the timing belt is abrupt and, in the worst case, causes severe engine damage. It is therefore wiser and more economical to anticipate this danger. When changing the belt, specialists also recommend replacing the water pump.
What regular maintenance should be planned?
Outside annual or episodic milestones, car maintenance is a prudent precaution to renew as needed.
Levels of the different fluids
Before a long trip, remember to check the levels of fluids. In addition to engine oil and brake fluid, check the coolant. If you drive without this water and glycol mixture, the engine temperature rises very quickly. This heat causes irreversible damage, due to the expansion of metal parts, and engine destruction. Very costly repairs often exceed the value of the damaged car. To avoid using up your emergency savings, anticipate by having coolant added.
Tires in good condition
Their grip on the road is essential for your safety. Worn and slick tires become dangerous, especially in the rain. Leave the diagnosis of their surface to specialists. If necessary, they replace them quickly. In addition to the tread, the AD auto maintenance experts also check the wheel alignment. They also check tire pressure, which should be between two and three bar. Under or over-inflated tires run the risk of bursting while you drive.
Vehicle lighting check
Position lights, dipped headlights, and main headlights must work perfectly. This safety imperative also applies to turn signal indicators and the vehicle’s hazard lights. Burned-out bulbs require quick replacement. AD garages carry out their replacement, respecting the peculiarities of these parts.
For preventive auto maintenance, for any mechanical repair or bodywork, AD offers you a quote. These interventions are guaranteed for 24 months, parts and labor.
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