Always follow the service schedule in the owner’s manual. These are the most important items never to postpone:
- Engine oil and filter: changing them on time is the biggest factor in engine life.
- Air and cabin filters: they improve performance and the air inside the car.
- Brakes: check them at every service; do not wait for a noise.
- Tyres: watch pressure and wear, and replace old tyres even if they look fine.
- Battery and A/C: check both before summer in particular.