All you need to know about car maintenance in Quebec and in Laval

It comes as no surprise that your car’s maintenance is essential in order to preserve it and ensure its durability, safety and reliability. Yes, car maintenance does require some financial investments; however, these can easily prove to be a worthwhile investment that will actually reduce costs in the long run. In fact, first and foremost your vehicle’s resale value will be increased simply by proceeding to regular maintenance. Fuel consumption also becomes optimal, and you will also ensure a reduction of major repairs. But other than oil changes, what does car maintenance imply?

Complexe VW 440, your Volkswagen dealership in Laval, close to Montreal North, Terrebonne and the North Shore of Montreal, tells you all you need to know about it. Moreover, our technicians have been specially trained to treat your vehicle with the utmost care, from routine maintenance to important repairs!

What does maintenance or inspection mean for your vehicle?

Regular maintenance on your vehicle is not limited to oil changes or wiper replacement; far from it! Regular inspections on several points will allow you to quickly spot broken parts or parts that need to be replaced, thus allowing you to avoid undesired surprises.

When to get maintenance done on your car?

No matter the model year, each vehicle has a maintenance schedule; this will provide you with the recommended maintenance to be done, and is categorized by either month/year or mileage. It will help you understand what maintenance you should expect on your vehicle. Even if your car seems to be in perfect running condition, you should not overlook the interventions recommended in your vehicle’s maintenance schedule!

In fact, if a small break or crack in your windshield is easy to detect, a belt that needs replacement is more difficult to spot. This is why regular inspections and maintenance are crucial to your vehicle and –more importantly- your wallet’s overall health!

What maintenance should be done on your vehicle?

Obviously, your vehicle’s maintenance can differ slightly than another model’s maintenance schedule. But, as a general rule, necessary inspections, replacements or repairs along with recommended times, are quite similar from one manufacturer to another.

Here are a few examples.

Every Day

• Tire verification (a flat tire happens fast!)
• Leak verification (brake liquid, cooling liquid, fuel, etc.)

Every Month

• More thorough tire inspection
• Headlight and taillight verification
• Fluid levels verification
• Windshield inspection

Every Year

• Tire rotation
• Lubricate hinges
• Brake inspection
• Air filter replacement (engine and interior)

According to mileage

Finally, different interventions will have to be made according to mileage; we do refer here to oil changes, but also other fluids like for the transmission, brakes and differentials, along with transfer cases for 4x4 models.

Other components will also need to be replaced like spark plugs, the battery, tires and belts, amongst other things. They should be inspected and replaced when needed, at regular intervals. Your car’s maintenance schedule contains all of this precious information.

How much does car maintenance cost in Quebec?

When we speak of vehicle maintenance, we are also referring to all of the aspects mentioned above; they should all be included in your budget. But your vehicle’s maintenance includes much more than this; in fact, you must also take into account costs for washer fluid, anti-rusts treatments and the purchasing of several accessories, for example. These add up to a few hundred dollars a year, minimum.

Where to get your maintenance done on your car?

Your garage should be able to proceed to maintenance and inspection on your vehicle. However, regardless of if you are entrusting your car to your local garage or your dealership, it is very important that you respect the maintenance schedule suggested by Volkswagen Canada as closely as possible, not only to prolong your vehicle’s life expectancy, but also to ensure that your warranty will be easily respected, if needed.

Trust in our professionals at Complexe VW 440 in Laval for your vehicle’s maintenance

No matter if you have a new or used Volkswagen model, your Complexe VW 440 dealership has a team of seasoned experts who know Volkswagen products inside and out. Do not hesitate to trust in them for your vehicle’s maintenance, no matter if it is for a simple oil change, an inspection or major repairs!

Come and visit us today, in Laval, close to the North Shore of Montreal, Terrebonne and Montreal North, and find out more about our current Volkswagen special offers in Laval and our most advantageous Volkswagen financing options!