Keeping your car in tip-top condition is important for safety reasons but it’s also a great way to help protect its value. It will be a lot easier to sell it when you want to upgrade to a new one, and it could even command a higher price than it would otherwise. It’s worth remembering that prevention is always better than cure, and that basic upkeep is much cheaper than major repairs caused by neglect. Getting your vehicle serviced regularly can also be an effective way of protecting your warranty, as the manufacturer’s handbook/logbook recommends that certain essential checks are made and any problems are corrected promptly. If you do not get these jobs done, you could invalidate your warranty. There are different types of general servicing, and which ones you need depends on how often you drive your car. For example, an interim service should be carried out every six months or 6,000 miles (whichever comes first), and will cover the key parts of your vehicle. This is not a ...