Even if your car has been running smoothly for a while, it’s a good idea to take it in for diagnostic testing once per year. This engine diagnostic testing schedule will help detect problems while they are still minor, so you can avoid major repairs.

Although many owners will choose to take their car back to the dealership that sold them their car, there’s no obligation to do so. If you use a dealer that sells new cars from your car’s brand, you’ll be fine. Carmakers spend a fortune making sure owners know their cars are tough and reliable.

An air conditioning installation should be serviced yearly, even if you do not suspect that your AC unit has problems. For every year that it is in operation, but it is not serviced, it loses 5% of its efficiency which means the unit will have to work harder.

On average, people drive between 12,000 to 15,000 miles a year, which means the average good quality all-season tire will last somewhere between three and five years, depending on maintenance, driving style and conditions, etc.

If it is becoming worn, the belt will appear to look glazed or glossy on the underside. This means the rubber is getting hard and will not provide the flexibility the belt needs. Some signs are much more obvious, such as cracking or fraying. Belts with that kind of damage should be replaced immediately.