A core part of vehicle ownership is making sure your car stays in good condition. Neglecting your vehicle makes your own life difficult as it can lead to unnecessary wear, breakdowns, and vehicle depreciation.
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With all the potholes on the road, our cars and tyres are uncontrollably getting damaged. As such, many dealerships and tyre centres are offering safety checks to help drivers stay as safe as possible during their daily travels.
It’s that time of year when many people are hitting the road for a well-deserved break and family visits. As such, many dealerships and tyre centres are offering safety checks to help drivers stay as safe as possible during the festive season.
Here’s the deal though: even if you’re not going away over the holiday, now is still the perfect time to get your vehicle checked. Suzuki is offering free health checks for all Suzukis—no matter their age or service history. No cost, no catch, just a proper vehicle health check.
The dealers are all prepped and ready for these health checks at this time of year, so it’s a quick and painless process. And it’s completely free. Clever consumers often wait for these holiday health check deals to send their cars in for an annual checkup, so now is the perfect time to make sure your car is still in top form.
It’s not marketing—vehicles really need health checks
Don’t worry, we have all become sceptical about deals and discounts. When it comes to your car, however, it really does need to be checked at least once a year. Here’s why:
- Even the most affordable vehicles are still complicated machines. They need a professional checkup to make sure all those parts are working in harmony.
- Your vehicle can only keep you safe if you keep it healthy. If the brakes, tyres, wipers etc on your vehicle are neglected you are placing yourself and other occupants at risk.
- One broken/worn part can cause others to go the same route. By ignoring problems on your vehicle you are likely increasing the amount it will cost to fix by the time you get to it.
It’s not too late!
Many vehicle owners sometimes delay or skip health checks or even maintenance due to financial constraints. Everyone understands that, and manufacturers are not out to ‘penalise’ owners who haven’t visited their dealership for a while.
Keep in mind: this is their brand and they want to make sure that everyone who drives one of their vehicles is safe and happy. Yes, there may be costs involved to keep your vehicle in good order, but your dealership will always try to give you the best advice and most affordable solutions. It’s in their best interest to keep your vehicle in good condition as well.
This brings us to another important point: you should build a good relationship with your dealership. You need to trust the dealer working on your car, and you also want to be able to ask any question and have it answered timeously and accurately.
Look at it this way: Suzuki dealers are passionate about Suzukis. All Suzukis! They want to make sure you’re happy with your car and they want to keep your Suzuki in the best shape possible. Not everyone is just trying to sell you a new car—they’re also people who understand that many of us need to keep our vehicles for longer. Trust their expert knowledge, build a relationship, and ask them for advice when you need to.
Love your car
For those lucky enough to own a vehicle, remember that regular maintenance goes a long way towards keeping your car in good shape. When we say ‘maintenance’, we don’t always mean a full vehicle service and oil changes—maintenance includes small things you can easily do at home.
Everything from keeping your vehicle clean and repairing small stone chips, to protecting the interior from sun damage counts as vehicle maintenance. It’s all about caring for your vehicle to avoid unnecessary wear and damage.
So, whether your Suzuki is still a newbie or a veteran of the roads, a free health check is in everyone’s best interest.
