Pocket-friendly Luxury Car Service And Maintenance Tips

How much do you spend on car servicing and maintenance each year? Truth to be told when it comes to car maintenance. The annual cost of car ownership increases exponentially if you own a luxury car - cars like a Porsche, Aston Martin, Mercedes, BMW and Bentley to name a few.

To keep it simple, the healthier a car, the longer its overall lifespan and better resale value and to also keep in mind is higher your luxury in your car, the higher will be your maintenance cost. And don't forget that's just the cost of the car, not including the widely overlooked perennial costs of car ownership. You have your road tax, insurance, petrol, parking and maintenance costs.

So this article is about how we can save or lower our Luxury car maintenance cost. Here is a list of five ways or strategies you can use to save bucks.

1.) Your car's tires are like your legs: Without a well-maintained tire, you would be at a higher risk of car accidents. Make it a habit to check your tire air pressure every once a month. Check the tire depth and consider replacing it only when the tire has outlived its maximum lifespan. You should keep in mind that the replaced tire has the same depth, model, size, and tire-maker as the rest of the tires.

2.) Don't leave maintenance jobs too late: We know that maintenance of luxury cars would be a headache because of the price jump and also because of the quality of parts and materials used and the limitations to the car workshops you can bring these luxury cars to. Even for the basic oil change, you won't be able to use your normal products because of the quality and how sophisticated luxury car engines are. These cars use higher-grade materials which add to the cost of maintenance. Only certain workshops are equipped with the proper equipment and products to properly service your luxury ride. Regular car maintenance should result in lower repair costs in the long run. Generally, it is recommended that you should send your normal car for servicing every 100,000 km or every 5 years but it's not the same for luxury cars. The more you take care of your lux-car, the lower your future maintenance cost would be. For example, if you do not replace worn brake pads promptly, the delay could lead to disc damage which is far more expensive.

3.) DON'T save on premium petrol prices: Among the most important car maintenance tips is the one that pertains to the quality of petrol that you put in your machine. People have been stuck in the idea that the higher the octane rating of (a) particular petrol, the better it is for maintaining great engine life and achieving better fuel economy/mileage, it is recommended that one checks the recommended fuel petrol-octane rating of the car manufacturer. Higher octane just lowers the probability of pre-ignition problems. It's crammed with additives that prevent particles from damaging the filters.

4.) Change your engine oil and make sure your car servicing is done right: Generally, it is recommended that you send your car for servicing every 100,000 km or every 5 years. This means that car servicing costs are recurring and you want to make sure that it is done right. At the point of end in the servicing and repairing part, a lot depends on the type and quality of the engine oil that you put into your luxury car. It's a known fact that compared to synthetic blends, conventional motor oils (mineral-oil) degrades a lot faster. Make sure what the mechanical servicing team are doing (check their invoice) matches the car maker's requirements. If you want to be safe, stick with the authorized dealer's servicing program. However, an independent workshop is sometimes cheaper and faster but also to keep in mind that servicing the car at various repair shops hampers the vehicle's warranty.

5.) DIY: Time is money, so DIY maintenance may not be your thing. However, if it is a simple task there are many resources online including youtube.com, with straightforward guides that you can use time and time again. A little bit of skilling-up comes in handy and can help you save, as long as you don't mind getting your hands dirty! You don't have to necessarily be able to change a fan belt or re-torque the tire. Just learn the absolute basics, so you don't need to pay a mechanic every time you:

• Install new spark plugs
• Top up brake fluid
• Clean the engine
• Pump air into a car tire
• Check and change engine oil

We believe that basic knowledge about your car and its maintenance is healthy for the vehicle as well as the wallet. The difference between owning a normal car and a luxury car is very different except for parking (which is not affected by the type of car you drive), everything else is more expensive.

Autohaus Auckland was founded in 1979 as Michael Clark Services and was based in Virginia Avenue, Eden Terrace, Auckland. A business partnership was formed with Des Butler and with their passion for German Engineering, the business grew with loyal clients returning year after year. Today we are the car technicians that continue to provide Mercedes-Benz, AMG and Smart vehicle owners services. We are proudly passionate about Bentley, Aston-martin, and Mercedes-Benz auto electrical repairs , after-sales repair parts, and service. We also provide an excellent alternative for customers, with family-orientated values underpinning all we do.