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When to service your car

How often to book a check, and what to look at before a long trip.

Mechanic checking an engine

Regular servicing

Each brand sets its own interval. If you drive every day, a check once a year is a good baseline. We look at fluids, lights, tyres, brake wear and, if needed, we read the warning lights.

Before a long trip

Check tyre pressure, washer fluid and lights. If a warning light is on, or you hear a new noise, or the car pulls to one side, get it checked before you leave.

When to write to us

Write if the car shakes when you brake, smokes, leaks fluid, smells of burning, or keeps a warning light on. A photo of the dash or a short recording of the noise helps us prepare.

In Merchtem

Bring the car to Merchtem or write first with make, model and mileage. We reply before you come.

Want us to check the car?

Send make, model and what you notice on Instagram. We reply before you come to Merchtem.

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