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​Mark Autos
​Mark Autos
Maintenance At Mark Auto we offer a full Vechicle I Inspection with every full Service
BRAKES
Vehicle manufacturers recommend that you change your brake fluid a maximum of every 2 years if not advised to before. Changing brake fluid when recommended prevents brake failure and maintains the fluid at a safe level.

A Brake examination includes measuring of wear on brake pads, shoes, brake discs and drums against the manufacturer’s specifications. The aim is to provide the best possible advice to help you restore the condition and efficiency of your braking system to as near the manufacturer’s original specification as possible.
CAR SERVICING
It is a false economy, both in the long and short term, not to have your vehicle serviced regularly. A properly-maintained car is not only more fuel-efficient, but will be safer and more reliable as faults will come to light at an earlier stage and are less likely to result in a breakdown. It will also limit the amount of wear and tear on your car.
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There is no such thing as a standard service – it varies widely and depends on the make and model of the car. Check in your vehicle handbook for its servicing requirements. Remember to ask for extras that may not be in the handbook such as replacing anti-freeze and brake fluid every couple of years.
As a general rule, the service should include the routine lubrication of all working parts, hinges and catches, an oil change, oil filter change, new spark plugs (petrol models), new fuel filter (diesel models). In addition, the garage should carry out safety checks on ball joints, tyres, steering, suspension, ensure all lights are in good working order, the fan belt tension, fluid levels (for example, clutch fluid) are correct and there are no leaks. The vehicle’s general safety should also be assessed, such as seat belts and wipers.
An interim service is much more basic and generally involves an oil and oil filter change, and new spark plugs or fuel filter.
WHEELS & SUSPENSION
The entire suspension has many parts, including the springs, shocks and/or struts, and their connections to the steering and the chassis. The whole thing has to balance the different jobs of steering and comfort for a given car or truck. A luxury car, like a Bentley, has a suspension designed for a very soft and comfortable ride, so it compromises with less stability in the steering and more body roll. A sporty car will stick to the curve better, but you'll feel the bumps in the road more.
The parts of the suspension take a lot of abuse over time — that's their job. So they do wear out eventually. If you have questions about your suspension, Call me I will be happy to help.
Under no circumstances should you view an MOT test as an alternative to servicing your vehicle, as it is only a basic safety check. A full service is recommended every 12,000 miles or 12 months (whichever happens first). If you use your vehicle for city driving or it does higher than average mileage (more than 12,000 miles annually) it’s an idea to supplement the full service with an interim one every six months (or 6,000 miles).
