The Difference Between Maintenance and Repairs

When you take your vehicle to a service center you often hear the terms maintenance and repairs. Maintaining and repairing your vehicle is essential to your car’s performance and longevity, but many are unsure of the difference between the two.

Maintenance is the services required to ensure your car’s longevity. These services include oil changes, tire rotation and balancing, brake pads replacement, and more. Most manufacturers have a certain maintenance schedules recommendations that will tell you what need to be done and when, You can find this recommended maintenance schedule in your owner’s manual.

Repairs are services that are needed when a part is not working correctly. Either the part has malfunctioned or it has become worn to the point where the part needs to be replaced  in order to maintain the performance of your vehicle.

Make sure that you perform both maintenance and necessary repairs. It will keep your car running smoother for longer. Plus, by doing routine maintenance you will maintain the validity of your factory warranty and extended auto warranty if applicable.