Factory Scheduled Maintenance Services – Lakewood, Colorado
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Stay On Top of Your Factory Recommended Maintenance With the Best Auto Mechanics in Lakewood!
Routine maintenance is the best way to keep your car running smoothly and safely. It’s also the smartest way to preserve the life of your vehicle and avoid costly repairs. To help you stay on top of the recommended maintenance schedule, every manufacturer has a factory-recommended maintenance plan that outlines what areas of your car should be inspected or replaced, as well as a general guideline of when to have them done. Trust your vehicle to the best auto mechanics in Lakewood, CO, and the Denver metro area who use years of experience and knowledge to keep your vehicle operating as the manufacturer intended. Not only will you avoid costly repairs, but your vehicle will have a longer life and better retain its value. Contact Merrill Automotive today or schedule a reservation online!
Why Choose Merrill Automotive?
- Top Rated Local® Auto Shop
- More than 90 years in Lakewood
- ASE-certified auto mechanics
- Full-service auto repair & maintenance
- Service all makes & models
- Locally-owned & operated
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Factory Scheduled Maintenance In Lakewood
All vehicle makes and models need maintenance, each comes with a schedule from the manufacturer. Examples of manufacturers are Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, Subaru, Nissan, Audi, Volvo, Hyundai, BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen, and Jeep — to name a few. The details of each vary from make to make but they all have similarities in the requirements.
Merrill Automotive has electronic access to the specifics of each manufacturer in our system. If you don’t have a maintenance manual, we can help keep your vehicle on schedule. We can even add reminders to the system at our Lakewood location, so you get alerts for the upcoming recommended manufacturer's maintenance schedule.
What are some of the items you will need to keep up with? Oil changes and filter changes are the most frequent and common. Engine air filters and cabin air filters show up often in the factory manuals. Several other fluids need replacement, including transmission, differential, power steering, and engine coolant. Brake fluid does have a nice service life but also needs replacement.
Stay on schedule with your factory-recommended maintenance and schedule a reservation with the best auto mechanics in Lakewood today!
What Does Factory Recommended Maintenance Require?
Do the factory-scheduled car maintenance services require the replacement of all parts? No, during most scheduled maintenance intervals, the bulk of a list includes “inspections”. For example, the factory maintenance schedule in your car owner's manual may recommend battery inspection or inspection of the radiator hoses. These inspection items are included in routine maintenance as they are part of a system that may wear or fail earlier than expected.
It doesn’t mean you are mistreating the vehicle, simply that these parts are essential to keep your vehicle running in top shape. It's important to keep an eye on them to avoid major repairs. What are other examples of routine maintenance inspection items? Battery cables, spark plugs, the ignition system, hoses, brake fluid and brakes, lights, exhaust system, transmission fluid, and sensor connections. Even some items that seem a little mundane — washer fluid, windshield wiper blades, the cabin air filter, and parking brake operation — are important car maintenance services.
Other factory-recommended maintenance that may get overlooked but can be important is checking the belts (like the timing belt) and the tires. Belts connect several systems together, and when not working correctly, can leave a vehicle stranded. Meanwhile, tires need proper inflation every time the vehicle is on the road. Proper inflation not only keeps the gas mileage up but ensures the vehicle can handle and stop as designed. Beyond that, tire rotation is also important to ensure that your vehicle's tires wear evenly.
How Often Do I Need Factory Recommended Maintenance?
Some of the larger, well-known intervals for factory-recommended maintenance of your car are 30,000, 60,000, and 90,000-mile services. At these intervals, most manufacturers have a list of different items that require inspection or replacement. Most factory-scheduled auto maintenance inspections are necessary to ensure wear is even and consistent throughout the service life, keeping your car running at peak performance. For example, “Check brakes” will appear on most maintenance intervals. Brakes are a vital component of the vehicle, and checking them will ensure a safe system.
There is more than one service type since not all vehicles live and operate the same way. The first is Normal Operation. This is the category most of us operate our cars and trucks under.
Then there is Severe Duty. Severe Duty would include either more difficult driving situations or weather conditions. If you often drive on dirt roads that are dusty and bumpy, this would be considered Severe Duty. If your vehicle is often in extreme temperature — say the heat of a desert or freezing temperature in Alaska — it would be considered Severe Duty.
Is factory-scheduled maintenance expensive? Compared to large, unexpected repairs or component replacement, no. Are you ready to pay for a transmission rebuild? We think not. Sticking to a recommended schedule of maintenance is always more cost-effective than auto repair, and protects your safety on the road. Not only is this true during your time with the vehicle — a well-maintained car, truck, or SUV is more valuable in the used car market.
At Merrill Automotive, our system integrates with Carfax. All the maintenance services that our skilled technicians provide are logged and will help prove your care for the vehicle during ownership. For hassle-free maintenance service and quality auto repair covering minor issues like faulty spark plugs to major ones like an engine or transmission problem, bring your car or truck by our store during regular business hours. We'll set you up with a vehicle maintenance schedule that's easy to follow, protects the resale value of the car, and ensures you and your family's safety when driving.
You love your vehicle. Show your love through preventative factory-recommended maintenance at our Merrill Automotive Lakewood location. You can rest easy, knowing your car is in good hands!
Comprehensive & Friendly Auto Services In the Lakewood Community Since 1928
Merrill Automotive is proud of our 90-plus years of rich history in the Denver-metro area. Since 1928, our auto repair shop has provided comprehensive, friendly, and affordable auto repair and maintenance to our community. In that time, we’ve built tremendous relationships and we’re always excited to start more!
Quality is our mission, and that applies to all our auto services as well as our customer service. All of the mechanics at Merrill are ASE-trained and certified, with years of experience allowing them to work on all makes and models, including trucks.
Our auto mechanics and support staff foster a welcoming environment and prioritize your complete satisfaction in everything it does.
Stop by our auto shop in Lakewood or schedule your reservation over the phone or online today. We can’t wait to see you!
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Regardless of the auto service you need, our expert auto mechanics are here to help. Our Night Owl and Early Bird drop-off availability ensure that you can get the service your vehicle needs on your schedule. We offer an outstanding 4 years/48,000 miles nationwide warranty on parts and labor for qualified repairs. We also have a comfortable waiting room at our beautiful Lakewood auto shop, with free coffee and WiFi service for your convenience!
Our NAPA AutoCare Center is located close to public transit in downtown Denver. We also offer towing services for when you are stranded or can’t start your vehicle. If you’re in need of auto service or repair, stop by our auto shop or give us a call today!