As your vehicle accumulates miles and years, it requires increasingly thorough maintenance to remain in peak condition. While regular servicing keeps your car running smoothly, there comes a time when more extensive work is needed to address wear on critical components and ensure continued reliability. At Autoveto, we provide comprehensive maintenance solutions designed to extend your vehicle’s lifespan and maintain its performance.
What is a Major Service?
A Major Service represents the most extensive maintenance procedure your vehicle will undergo during its routine service schedule. Typically performed every two years or 24,000 miles, this comprehensive procedure goes beyond standard servicing to include replacement of components that experience gradual wear over time. It’s the automotive equivalent of a complete health overhaul.
This level of servicing is crucial for vehicles that have reached significant mileage milestones or have been in service for several years. It addresses components that aren’t replaced during standard services but require periodic renewal to maintain optimal performance, safety, and efficiency. Following manufacturer service schedules ensures your vehicle continues performing as designed.
Comprehensive Component Replacement and Inspection
During your service, our technicians replace all fluids throughout your vehicle, not just engine oil. This includes transmission fluid, brake fluid, power steering fluid, coolant, and differential oil where applicable. Fresh fluids are essential for proper lubrication, cooling, and hydraulic operation across all systems. Your engine receives particular attention with replacement of spark plugs, air filter, fuel filter, and oil filter. We also replace the pollen filter, ensuring clean air circulation within your cabin. These replacements maintain optimal engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and improve fuel economy.
The timing belt or cambelt is inspected thoroughly, and if your vehicle has reached the manufacturer’s recommended replacement interval, we’ll advise on replacement. This component is critical to engine operation, and failure can result in catastrophic engine damage. We also check the auxiliary drive belt and tensioners, replacing them if wear is evident.
Detailed System Examinations
Your brake system undergoes extensive inspection beyond visual checks. We measure brake pad and disc thickness precisely, examine brake lines and hoses for deterioration, test brake fluid moisture content, and assess caliper operation. If components have reached wear limits, we’ll recommend replacement to maintain braking performance and safety. The suspension and steering systems receive comprehensive examination. Every bush, bearing, joint, and mounting point is inspected for wear or play. We check shock absorber operation, spring condition, and anti-roll bar links. These components are crucial for handling, comfort, and tire wear patterns.
Your exhaust system is examined from engine to tailpipe, checking for internal deterioration that might not be visible externally. We test emissions levels and inspect the catalytic converter operation. The exhaust mounting rubbers are checked and replaced if perished.
Benefits of Regular Major Car Service
Scheduling comprehensive maintenance at recommended intervals provides numerous advantages. Most significantly, it prevents expensive repairs by replacing components before they fail. A worn timing belt replaced during scheduled servicing costs a fraction of repairing engine damage caused by belt failure.
Regular extensive servicing maintains your vehicle’s warranty validity and preserves resale value. Potential buyers recognize the value of a complete service history showing all major maintenance has been performed on schedule. This documentation demonstrates responsible ownership and can significantly increase your vehicle’s market value. Performance and efficiency improvements are immediately noticeable after comprehensive servicing. Fresh fluids, new filters, and replaced wear components restore your vehicle’s original performance characteristics, improving fuel economy, reducing emissions, and enhancing driving pleasure.
Trust Autoveto for Your Vehicle’s Extensive Maintenance
At Autoveto, our technicians follow manufacturer service schedules precisely, using quality parts that meet original equipment specifications. We maintain detailed records of all work performed, providing you with comprehensive documentation for warranty and resale purposes.
Our transparent approach means you’ll understand exactly what work your vehicle needs and why. We never recommend unnecessary services, focusing instead on maintenance that genuinely benefits your vehicle’s condition and longevity.
Schedule Your Comprehensive Maintenance Today
Don’t compromise on your vehicle’s health. Contact Autoveto today to book your extensive service appointment and ensure your car receives the thorough care it deserves.