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In short, yes, but let's discuss why that is. Keeping your log book service up-to-date helps ensure that your vehicle is properly maintained. That can help diagnose problems before they become serious. Keeping up with the book also helps to ensure that your car will remain in warranty for as long as possible.

Routine maintenance extends the life of your car and saves you from serious reair costs. Speaking of costs, keeping up with your log book can also be financially beneficial if you decide to sell. We'll go into that a little later. For now, let's just say that log book servicing is indeed necessary, just think of it as an annual doctor's visit.

As we mentioned earlier, log book servicing can help with your car's resale value. Buyers like to know that a vehicle is in good shape, and nothing is quite as convincing as a clean bill of health. Having proof that you've kept up with the maintenance schedule will help buyers feel at ease, which means you can put more money in your pocket. This can be especially helpful with older vehicles, as buyers will naturally tend to be more sceptical.

During a mechanical inspection your technician will examine:

The drivetrain and yoke.
The chassis and car body.
The engine and suspension.
The fuel supply systems and pumps.
The radiators and the cooling fans.
The windshield wipers and windows.
The transmission systems.
The petrol levels, oil levels, water levels, electrics, and rubber.
Mechanical inspections are standard and don't vary much between vehicles. If you have questions about mechanical inspections, your technician can help.

In general, a mechanical inspection is good for 120 days. If your last inspection was more than 120 days ago, and you plan to sell the vehicle, you'll need to have a new inspection performed. The vehicle doesn't have to pass to be sellable, but you are required to notify a buyer of any issues found in the inspection. If you're looking to buy a car, be sure to ask for this information. If you're buying a brand new car, this may not be necessary.

Other situations that indicate it's time for a new mechanical inspection include:

If you're in an accident, even if you don't consider it serious.
If you've noticed your car performing in a way that's out of the ordinary.
If you plan to take a long trip or plan to travel to a remote area.
If the car hasn't been driven in an extended period of time.
If you're about to let a new driver begin operating the vehicle. You don't want your newly licensed teen breaking down on their first drive.

There are three main reasons why you need a technician to perform regular mechanical inspections:

To help maintain your car's value.
To identify and correct small problems before they become huge problems.
To ensure your vehicle is safe to operate on the road. You don't want to put yourself or others in danger.
Having regular mechanical inspections will keep your car road-worthy for years to come. It can also help keep your maintenance costs low by allowing you to avoid more expensive repairs. Additionally, a well-maintained car has a higher trade-in or resale value.

This occurs when soot, carbon, and other debris are removed from your engine. If they aren't removed, these deposits can clog up your engine and prevent your vehicle from running properly. During a professional cleaning, a technician will remove these dangerous buildups.

There's no universal time frame when it comes to cleaning the carbon. When it's needed will depend on what kind of vehicle you have, the driving conditions, and a host of other factors. To start with, bring your vehicle in for carbon cleaning every 24,140KM or 15,000 miles. Once your technician has seen the vehicle they may be able to give you a more precise timeline. Until then, better safe than sorry.

How long the process takes can differ between vehicles, but it normally takes a day. To guarantee the quickest outcome, schedule an appointment ahead of time.