SCHEDULED & RECOMMENDED AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE INTERVAL SERVICES IN EUGENE, OREGON

If you own your vehicle’s manual, you will be able to find somewhere inside it a table of all your vehicle’s recommended services. This might be the single-most important part of that little book. Following the manufacturer’s recommended service intervals will mean the difference between a beaten-down, tired, broken vehicle and a sturdy, peppy, dependable down the line. For years, auto buyers were told that vehicles had a useful life of around 100,000 miles… after this mark, it was assumed, maintenance and repair costs would overwhelm the cost of simply buying a new car.

For years, this was basically true especially if you bought certain makes and models. It wasn’t until the late 70’s that some vehicles made by lesser-known foreign auto manufacturers began to show the signs of being able to truly stand the test of time. Advances in materials technology combined with ever-better quality control to create machines that were both stout and intricate; legendary power plants like Mercedes Benz’ om617 and Toyota’s 20B threw down the gauntlet for rugged durability.

In the 80’s, quality culture and the Japanese economic miracle paved the way for other manufactures to start making vehicles designed to keep rolling well past the 100,000 mile mark.

Most modern vehicles can expect to hit the six-figure landmark, but not even the most well-designed and well-engineered cars can withstand improper maintenance. Well, unless you are talking about a Toyota Diesel Hilux, but we never got them here in the states. As for all the other vehicles, paying attention to your fluids, filters, belts, and adjustments is essential for the longevity of your car, truck, or SUV.

Advanced computers and technology present challenging new aspects of performing routine interval maintenance services on modern vehicles that we never had to worry about before just a few years ago. As part of an overall revenue strategy, some vehicle manufacturers have started make it difficult or impossible for the end user to maintain and repair their own vehicles.

The reasons are threefold: first, due to electronic control, some items need to be adjusted within tight tolerances or with specialized tools; second, it forces vehicle buyers to use the manufacturer’s dealership shops; third, it gently suggests that after the major warranty maintenance period is over, it might be best to trade up for a newer car. Luckily, Jackson’s Auto Care strives to keep up with all the latest advances in vehicle maintenance and in-vehicle electronics. We believe taking care of what you have ultimately pays off.