Don’t skip your service

Ford Dealers across the country are reporting that, in the current tough economic environment, a significant number of car owners are opting to forego their car’s annual service.

However, Dave Pimlott, customer service director, says: “Our advice to motorists who are considering skipping a car service is to think twice.

“You may well be saving money in the short term but you could be storing up longer term problems that will cost you even more money in the long run.”

He added that during a normal service, a Ford dealer will always change the oil which is a critical part of maintaining the proper function of a car’s engine.

Missing an oil change can cause sludge to build up. This sludge can lead to increased engine wear, reduced engine performance and then reduced fuel economy.