How much should car servicing cost? We explain the requirements for different vehicles and provide a handy tool for you to get the exact answer you're looking for.

While knowing how much a dealer service centre can charge you for a particular service in advance might sound appealing, the negative aspects of capped price car servicing plans can often outweigh their claimed benefits. Learn how you can avoid paying more for car servicing under such a plan than you were led to believe you would.

When you bought your new car recently, you may have heard the dealer say that the vehicle’s warranty will be voided if you don’t have it serviced at the dealership. Well, the truth is that no matter how much the dealer wants this to be true, there is more to the story.

Maintaining a modern vehicle can take a big bite out of your disposable income, particularly so when your vehicle breaks down unexpectedly. This can happen to almost anyone at almost any time, and while you might want to supply your own parts to reduce costs, doing so is not a particularly good idea.

Have you ever wondered what the difference between a log book, basic, minor or major service was? Let's decipher what these all mean and identify which one is right for you and your vehicle.

Modern car air conditioning systems can last for many years if they are checked, used, and serviced regularly. However, these systems can and do fail for reasons that do not always involve a lack of regular service. Let us look at these reasons first-