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What’s Involved in Preventive Maintenance?

Preventive maintenance is just that – maintaining your vehicle on a regular basis to prevent more costly repairs down the road. The simplest example of preventive maintenance is an oil and filter change, so you’re already familiar with the importance of keeping up with this regular maintenance item. Another example is your braking system. Having your brake system checked on a regular basis and even have certain wearable items such as brake pads and shoes replaced before they wear out will save you money in the long run.

While today’s vehicles are build better and last longer, they do require some additional maintenance in order to keep them running properly, even though many of today’s computers used on these vehicles can compensate or ‘mask’ certain minor problems for a while.

All NAPA AutoCare Centers have a preventive maintenance system designed to help you take care of your vehicle better and, at that same time, ensuring that your factory warranty on your new vehicle remains in effect. NAPA’s Preventive Maintenance Program has been designed to provide you with a complete report of your vehicle’s condition, while at the same time, performing services that are required by the vehicle manufacturer in order to maintain your new vehicle warranty.

Depending on the mileage of your vehicle, as well as how you use your vehicle and the professional observation of various components on each specific vehicle, your local NAPA AutoCare Center can recommend what level of preventive maintenance service to begin with, as well as what schedule of maintenance to perform on a regular basis.

In as little as an hour of your time, your local NAPA AutoCare Center can recommend a service that is right for your vehicle.


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