car service

janex_2

I have a peugot 306 diesel. I had it serviced 2 years ago. It has done less than 2,000 miles since, as I only use it a couple of times a week for short local trips. It is due for MOT and I was wondering if I need to have it serviced again as it hasn't done much milage. The year when new is 2000.

Thanks for your help.

Kurtis_Blue

Yes you do.

janex_2

Thanks for your quick reply.

Kurtis_Blue

Longer reply =
There is different types of "service" check your service history and the service schedule in the front of the same book, you may well be due a quick oil change or full monty belts etc.. dont be oversold, but dont miss important schedule items.

catflea

The reason that services are scheduled for time periods/mileage (eg. 18months/20,000 miles) is that certain parts degrade over time regardless of use. Please make sure it is serviced

catflea

Remind me never to buy a used car from closed :eek:

rev_henry

Get your car manual out and there should be a table of what needs doing when somewhere in it. Short trips are actually worse for the car than longer ones as they don't allow the engine to warm up properly, especially so with diesels, so its imperative that you change the oil every 6 months if not more often.
The bare minimum it needs now is an oil and filter change, but ideally a proper service.

jeannieblue

Brakes and exhaust will rust and corrode quicker too due to lack of use.

mikey72

Change the oil and filter, and check all the other fluids.
Kick the tyres. Nothing will have worn in 2000 miles.

elektra-2007

servicing isnt just oil and filter its about checking the condition of other parts of your car, after 2 years id get your brake fluid and coolant checked aswell and the battery. Even if you have a minimum service atleast its been looked at, a decent garage shouldnt charge much to check fluids and battery some even do it for free.

janex_2

Thanks for all your advice. I think I will have it serviced..just needed to know as I haven't go a clue about cars.