To extend the life of a car, regular maintenance is essential. However, the type of maintenance to be carried out on a car depends on a number of parameters, including the type of use, which means that the maintenance to be carried out on a car that is driven little differs from that to be carried out on a car that is driven a lot. But when you use your car regularly, what kind of maintenance is appropriate?

Why maintain a car that drives a lot?

While there are many reasons to service your high-mileage car, the most important is to avoid breakdowns. In fact, as you know, a car that is driven a lot makes more journeys and is used more than an occasional or normal car. As a result, every single part is much more likely to wear out quickly than the parts of an occasional car.

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 If you consider that your car will be serviced at the same frequency as an occasional car, then don’t be surprised to find yourself confronted with regular breakdowns. In fact, with a car that runs a lot but isn’t maintained, you may experience abnormal noises, abnormal smoke emissions and a loss of engine power. Such malfunctions have an impact on the car’s operation, and could lead to a breakdown. So, when you’re out and about, you could find yourself somewhere with a car that refuses to restart.

What’s the right maintenance schedule for a car on the road a lot?

For a car that’s driven a lot, periodic maintenance is the right choice. Carried out by a professional, periodic maintenance is a complete service of the car. For a car in normal use, it is recommended to carry out this maintenance every 15,000 km for a gasoline-powered car, and every 30,000 km for a diesel-powered car.

However, as this is a car that is driven a lot, the service interval will be halved. In other words, periodic servicing is recommended every 7,500 km for gasoline-powered cars on the road, and every 15,000 km for diesel-powered cars on the road. However, during this service, the professional will check the bulbs, lights, brakes and tires for wear and tear. It will also be an opportunity to change a number of filters, such as the air filter, oil filter, cabin filter and air-conditioning purge.

The professional will also check the underpinnings of the car, check the electronic control unit, check the levels and change the engine oil.