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Car Garage Services including Car Servicing in Wokingham |
Car Maintenance Tips for First-Time Drivers

Car maintenance is important. It keeps a vehicle functioning and looking good. This helps your car hold value for when the time comes to sell it. Maintenance, which can also include vehicle diagnostics, can ensure a safe and more comfortable driving experience. Full and interim car servicing are integral to long-term maintenance and keeping your vehicle on the road.

For Wokingham motorists, Shurlock Row Garage provides a range of car garage services to help maintain their vehicles. These highly recommended services include MOT repairs, auto electrical repairs, four-wheel tracking alignment and DPF cleaning. We also cover steering and suspension, MOT testing, professional diagnostics, DPF inspection, motorcycle servicing, electrical issues and vehicle tracking.

We are a friendly team of qualified mechanics and technicians, and we are happy to help first-time drivers (and more experienced motorists) with their vehicle upkeep. Please check out our reviews for proof of our excellent customer service.

On this page, we cover the following:

Being Vigilant

Knowing your car is important so that you can spot when things are out of the ordinary. Odours, noises and drivability issues can all be signs of faults. We will be able to locate current faults with vehicle diagnostics, but we would advise first-time drivers to keep all documentation in their vehicles so we can view their servicing histories after breakdowns or accidents. 

The manufacturer's manual will guide our mechanics should you bring your vehicle in for services like MOT repairs, auto electrical repairs or air conditioning diagnostic services. 

When it comes to visual maintenance, we recommend regular car detailing to preserve paintwork and reduce corrosion. You may also notice issues or damage when cleaning, which could be hidden by traffic film. If you feel you need to use our car garage services, we advise that you do so sooner rather than later.

Driving Frequency

If you are a high-mileage driver, we recommend more frequent scheduled maintenance. Motorists can bring their vehicles to Shurlock Row Garage for interim car servicing every 6 months or 6,000 miles. This is a fill-in check between annual services to spot issues on frequently used cars before they worsen and become more costly or time-consuming to repair. 

Lack of use can be as bad as overuse. For the low-mileage driver, regular journeys can help maintain their car. Driving, even over a short distance, will warm up the engine and recharge the battery. You should also turn on the air conditioning. If there are abnormalities, you can bring your vehicle in to us for diagnostic services. 

Remember to turn off heaters, radios, phone chargers and other electronics when the car is off to avoid draining the battery. If you are a motorist from Wokingham experiencing car problems, our team of qualified mechanics is ready to help. We also offer a four-wheel tracking alignment service to optimise vehicle performance.

The Difference Between a Service and MOT

There are many different car garage services to stay up to date with. Vehicle diagnostics and air conditioning diagnostic services tend to be more technical. For first-time drivers, it may seem that servicing and MOT repairs are addressing the same issues. However, whereas an MOT test is a legal requirement to drive your car on the roads, a service is a series of optional scheduled maintenance works.

During an MOT test, mechanics run set checks and can carry out repairs where necessary to meet the DVSA legal standard. 

Car servicing is more thorough and a form of preventative maintenance rather than reactive. We can advise on the four-wheel tracking alignment, diagnostics, DPF cleaning and auto electrical repairs we offer to keep vehicles in top condition.

Mechanics and technicians will access more parts and require full engine access. A service provides a more accurate idea of the condition of your car and any issues it might have. When Wokingham motorists bring their vehicles in for servicing, it usually takes anywhere between a few hours to a full day to complete the required work. 

MOT testing is usually completed within 45 minutes, although MOT repairs must be undertaken if your vehicle fails the inspection, so you can drive it legally. These may take longer.

Shurlock Row Garage can provide you with a courtesy car if needed.

Comprehensive Services

Our team covers a wide range of services to meet the needs of all our customers. Some of our key work includes:

  • Steering and Suspension

  • MOT Testing

  • Professional Diagnostics

  • DPF Cleaning

  • DPF Inspection

  • Motorcycle Servicing

  • Electrical Issues

  • Vehicle Tracking

If you would like to contact us about our car garage services, including car servicing, in Wokingham, call 01344 420007.
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