Intermittent or Full service?

[DonkeyKong]

Hi Everyone,

I have had my Zed for 3 years now and really enjoying the experience. It is mostly used as a fun car when we dont have to ferry the kids

As such, it covers very low mileage and I would say it covers under 3k annually. Regardless, I have had it serviced every year just before its MOT and usually when I tell the mechanic the mileage, he usually recommends just an intermittent service as not much has been worn.

So my question is: despite the low miles, when should I go for a full service to make sure it is properly looked after? Obviously, I'm not penny-pinching as I enjoy driving the car so want it to be in good shape.

When I first bought the car, I gave it a full service just to check everything out. Since then, the last two years it has only had minor services on the mechanics recommendation, so is it time for a major once again?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[srhutch]

I’m only doing 2k per year so similar to yourself. On that basis I do 2 oil services between inspection services. The oil services being every 2 years. So approx every 12k my car has an inspection service which is still around half the mileage of a 12k a year car having an inspection service around 24k when I comes due.

 

[Zeld4]

You don’t say how old your car is but I’d think you need to get the brake fluid done every two years. And do you know when the last major service was? Maybe spark plugs would be a good idea if they haven’t been done for some time.

 

[buzyg]

If your doing low miles then two oil services between each inspection works well. I get an annual service now my Zed is getting on a little. 62k I have always had the brake fluid changed every year. Tyres, brakes and knowing how to use them, are what keep you safe. :wink: