The completed services are usually recorded in a service book which is rubber stamped by the service centre upon completion of each service. A complete service history usually adds to the resale value of a vehicle.

Maintenance tasks commonly carried out during a motor vehicle service include:

• Change the engine oil
• Replace the oil filter
• Replace the air filter
• Replace the fuel filter
• Replace the spark plugs
• Tune the engine
• Check level and refill brake fluid
• Check level and refill power steering fluid
• Check level and refill Automatic Transmission Fluid
• Grease and lubricate components
• Inspect and replace the timing belt if needed
• Check condition of the tires

Mechanical parts that may cause the car to cease transmission or prove unsafe for the road are also noted and advised upon.