What Happens When you Skip Annual Service?

If you’re trying to keep your Jeep® SUV in top shape, you need to make occasional visits to the mechanic. Here at Helfman Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM, we recommend that drivers visit our Jeep service center at least once per year.

Skipping this annual service is not really a good idea. Let’s take a look at what could happen if you don’t take proper care of your vehicle.

Why You Need Annual Service

Scheduling an annual service appointment is a good idea for a few reasons. For many drivers, this is actually the perfect time to get some important maintenance tasks taken care of. You might be due for an oil change or a tire rotation, and you don’t want to put off important services like these.

Because you might need service at this point, skipping that annual service appointment can be a major problem. Delaying service can end up causing more damage to your vehicle, because these small bits of maintenance are usually designed to prevent larger problems.

Take the oil change as an example. Oil lubricates and protects your engine, and old oil can’t do that job as well. That means that delaying an oil change could end up resulting in engine damage. A repair bill for engine damage is going to cost you far more than an oil change would have.

Annual service helps your car stay in good shape and neglecting routine maintenance can result in expensive damage or excess wear on important parts. Bad habits can even lead to the development of safety issues. Keeping up with your car’s maintenance needs actually saves you money.

Schedule Your Annual Service Appointment

If you haven’t already had your annual service appointment, schedule one at our Dodge service center today. We have the official Mopar® parts you need and skilled, factory-trained mechanics you can depend on.