Why Regular Maintenance is Important for Your Vehicle

Whether you’ve just bought a brand-new BMW from us, or you’ve picked up something used and want to get the most out of it, regular maintenance is critical to the long life of your vehicle. But why is maintenance so important? Sun Motors BMW in Mechanicsville is here to help you understand why you should be paying attention to what your car needs on a regular basis.

The Importance of Routine Maintenance

Just like with your health, your vehicle has certain needs that need to be attended to in order to live its best life. You may think that your engine oil can handle a few thousand miles of extra driving beyond the recommendation, but what you’re actually doing is giving contaminants more time to damage the interior of your engine while your oil is less able to properly provide lubrication to your internal engine parts. Without regular oil changes, your engine’s life expectancy becomes drastically shorter, and this is even more important with modern turbocharged engines due to the immense heat and friction they encounter on a daily basis.

Alignment services are critical as well, as a misaligned suspension leads to uneven tire wear, unsafe handling, and can even cause an accident if a part fails due to the added stress. Alignment services should be performed at least once per year, especially considering the rough roads we deal with when winter lands in Lancaster and Carlisle.

Similarly, your brakes need regular attention to keep you safe on the road. Brake pads and rotors wear out due to friction, while salt, rough roads, and road debris can take their toll on brake lines, calipers, and carrier bolts. Should any of these fail, you’ll find yourself in a scary situation, which is why our BMW service center serves York and Harrisburg drivers with expert maintenance to keep you driving safely.

Schedule your maintenance appointment with our BMW Service Center in Mechanicsville today!