Preventative Maintenance

Your owner’s manual is a great starting point for preventative maintenance, but VIP takes it a step further. Every vehicle that comes in for paid service receives a complimentary multi-point inspection from our Certified Automotive Professionals. That inspection flags what’s in good shape, what needs urgent attention, and what to keep an eye on.

We get it, another automotive repair on the list isn’t what anyone wants to hear. But the straightforward answer is that catching a worn belt or low fluid before it causes a breakdown is almost always cheaper than the repair that follows. Our Certified Automotive Professionals give you the facts and let you decide.

Regular maintenance and tune-ups aren’t the same thing. Regular maintenance covers the ongoing stuff — oil changes, filter changes, and fluid exchanges that keep your vehicle running day to day. Tune-ups are more in-depth, covering components like spark plugs and belts that wear out over time, typically between 30,000 and 90,000 miles. Both matter for the long-term health of your vehicle.

How often you should service your vehicle depends on how much you drive and how you drive it, but a good rule of thumb is every 3,000 to 5,000 miles for an oil change. For broader check-ups, your owner’s manual outlines key mileage milestones worth following.

Skipping routine maintenance can absolutely lead to bigger repairs, and it happens more often than people expect. Your vehicle is a complex machine with many systems working together, and something as simple as an old timing belt or neglected filter can snowball into a much more expensive problem. Staying on top of the smaller stuff means fewer big repairs, better fuel efficiency, and a vehicle that runs the way it’s supposed to.