Vehicle Maintenance Checklist Medford MA

Proper maintenance can significantly extend the life of your automobile. If the vehicle is serviced outside of the dealership, keep receipts for service in case you need to demonstrate that you have properly maintained the vehicle, should a warranty issue arise. Also, keep a log of maintenance; it’s important for your knowledge, as well as for potential buyers if you decide to sell your car.

Local Companies

Premier Auto Connection
617-417-3596
164 Trapelo Road
Belmont, MA
Zipcar, Inc.
(617)9335070
18 Tremont, Suite 605
Boston, MA
Boston Autoport
(617) 242-2300
100 Terminal Street
Charlestown, MA
Suzuki of Weymouth
781-337-2944
710 bridge street
weymouth, MA
Ricky Smith Buick Pontiac GMC
781-335-4400
25 Main Street
Weymouth, MA
Kohl's Department Stores
(781) 395-6001
3850 Mystic Valley Pkwy
Medford, MA
T J Maxx
(781) 393-0027
750 Fellsway
Medford, MA
Bj's Wholesale Club
(781) 396-0235
278 Middlesex Ave
Medford, MA
Bj's Wholesale Club
(781) 396-0691
278 Middlesex Ave
Medford, MA
Marshall's
(508) 539-6710
6 Charles St
Mashpee, MA

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Proper maintenance can significantly extend the life of your automobile. If the vehicle is serviced outside of the dealership, keep receipts for service in case you need to demonstrate that you have properly maintained the vehicle, should a warranty issue arise. Also, keep a log of maintenance; it’s important for your knowledge, as well as for potential buyers if you decide to sell your car. 

Manufacturer’s recommendations may vary, and these timetables are based on average use, but here are some general recommendations to help keep your car running optimally.

Weekly

Here are some routine inspections to perform every time you fill your tank. It’s also wise to wash your car once a week.

  • Antifreeze and coolant
  • Oil level and condition
  • Windshield wiper fluid
  • Tire pressure

Monthly

In addition to the weekly routine, do these inspections—or have a professional do them for you—once a month.

  • Brake fluid
  • Power steering fluid
  • Transmission fluid
  • Windshield wiper blades

Quarterly

Perform these inspections and activities every 3 months. Automotive professionals can usually make quick work of this list, so if you have neither the experience and comfort level nor the time to get it done properly, have the pros do these for you.

  • Change the oil and replace the oil filter every 3 months or 3,000 miles, whichever comes first
  • Check battery level
  • Inspect CV-joint boots
  • Check condition and tightness of belts and hoses
  • Replace air filter
  • Test lights and turn signals

Semi-Annually

At the 6-month mark, perform these activities and inspections as well. Again, unless you have a fully-outfitted automotive garage, it’s probably easier and much faster to have the professionals do the work for you.

  • Rotate the tires
  • Examine muffler for loose clamps or rust
  • Inspect brakes and wheel bearings
  • Adjust valves
  • Test temperature for engine thermostat
  • Look for leaks
  • Check steering for looseness
  • Inspect suspension system
  • Asses motor mounts
  • Wax the car

Annually

Once a year, tick these remaining items off your list, and consult with a service professional to help identify any other potential issues that might affect you and your particular vehicle.

  • Have an emissions test
  • Test heating system, and front and rear defrosters
  • Replace wiper blades
  • Check sparkplugs, points, cap, and rotor
  • Have a thorough professional inspection and tune-up

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Featured Local Company

Premier Auto Connection

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617-417-3596
164 Trapelo Road
Belmont, MA
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New Service for Boston Auto Buyers


A personal service used successfully by thousands of people across the country to purchase and lease vehicles at special discounted prices is now available in the Boston area. Named Premier Auto Connection, the service includes: locating all types of vehicles, both new or used, obtaining a very competitive price, determining the best leasing and finance options, obtaining top dollar for trade-ins, providing Extended Warranty Service Contracts for new and pre-owned vehicles, and offering a complete line of automotive accessories and services.

Vatche Keledjian, a local entrepreneur and owner of Premier Auto Connection, has spent a great deal of time and money researching and test marketing the service throughout the area. Reactions from participants have been positive. After using the service, several commented they would not buy, lease or handle their automotive needs any other way. The consensus was Premier Auto Connection eliminated the hassles and anxiety associated with buying a car. Plus, Premier Auto Connection saved them both time and money.

What is the secret to Premier Auto Connection ’s success? Unlike Internet buying services, auto clubs, brokers and other buying services, Keledjian said, Premier Auto Connection represents its clients, not the manufacturer, dealer or marketing company. Premier Auto Connection does not “push” any specific makes or models, and can handle new or used vehicles, purchased or leased. According to Keledjian, Premier Auto Connection customers receive honest information from professionals who are knowledgeable about all the “hidden incentives” and options that can save the customer a lot of money, and time.

“Next to purchasing a home, buying or leasing a vehicle may be the largest purchase a person can make,” Keledjian said. “We help by providing a personal, hands-on approach. We handle the entire deal, looking for every way to save people time, energy and money.”

Premier Auto Connection is part of the Automotive Consulting Network, a company with over 200 Affiliates in the U.S. and Canada, and more than15 years of proven success. For a free, no obligation consultation, call Vatche Keledjian at 617-417-3596, or Email to Vatche@premierautoconnection.com . For additional information, visit the Automotive Consulting Network on the Internet at www.autocnet.com.


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