[XamSquishy]

Ok….. don’t come at me for this, but….
I have never booked any of my cars in for a service. None. Ever.
I have been driving for almost 20 years and never done it. I think due it being optional rather than mandatory (like the MOT) I didn’t really bother with it.

Now, however, I feel I’m in the minority! Everyone I know books their car in for an annual service.

My question to you, oh wise ones, is….. Is it worthwhile paying for the annual service? All opinions and thoughts welcome :)

[Rolebama]

I am assuming that you have someone who does your oil changes, brake servicing etc.
The MOT Test does not cover everything, and I always suggest having a service at the halfway point between MOTs, so the things that really matter get checked twice a year.
Realistically, you need to have your brake fluid checked for water content and the effectiveness of your antifreeze checked every year, as one can be very expensive if it fails, and the other downright dangerous.

[Drivingforfun]

I'd be interested to know your car history

Do you buy new cars and not keep them long?

Or maybe the opposite - buy bangers and just drive them till they die?

I can't really think of any other situation where I wouldn't service my cars, but interested to hear a bit more, I don't like the attitude of blindly doing something the way it's always been done... which maybe people do adopt to some extent when it comes to car maintenance

[XamSquishy]

So historically I’ve always had pretty aged cars and they’ve never cost *that much*…. Maybe this is why I haven’t bothered 🤔
although the cars I’ve had always seem to last a lot longer than I ever expect them to! My friends and family cannot believe I don’t get a service haha!

Originally Posted by Drivingforfun

I'd be interested to know your car history

Do you buy new cars and not keep them long?

Or maybe the opposite - buy bangers and just drive them till they die?

I can't really think of any other situation where I wouldn't service my cars, but interested to hear a bit more, I don't like the attitude of blindly doing something the way it's always been done... which maybe people do adopt to some extent when it comes to car maintenance

[XamSquishy]

this is a great point!
I have no one who does all these things, I just put the car in for MOT every year and hope for the best. I guess the cost of a service has always put me off.
you’ve convinced me, I’m going to get booked in asap. Your post has been really informative :)

Originally Posted by Rolebama

I am assuming that you have someone who does your oil changes, brake servicing etc.
The MOT Test does not cover everything, and I always suggest having a service at the halfway point between MOTs, so the things that really matter get checked twice a year.
Realistically, you need to have your brake fluid checked for water content and the effectiveness of your antifreeze checked every year, as one can be very expensive if it fails, and the other downright dangerous.