Hi Mabs
My husband says I service my car too often and waste money. I would rather fix problems before they happen. Can you actually over-service a vehicle?
Ask Mabs answers:
I smiled reading this because I know households where this exact conversation happens regularly.
Generally speaking, following your manufacturer service intervals remains your safest guide. Modern vehicles are engineered with maintenance schedules designed around long-term reliability.
Servicing earlier than required is not automatically harmful, but unnecessary work can add costs that may not always benefit you.
The real magic sits somewhere in the middle. Pay attention to your vehicle. Does it sound different? Feel different? Is a warning light appearing? Have driving conditions changed significantly?
Also remember that regular checks such as tyres, fluids and brakes matter just as much as scheduled services. You are not wasting money by caring about your car.
You are protecting an investment. The trick is making informed decisions rather than anxious ones.
