🧰 Expert Maintenance Advice from Bristol’s Trusted Garage
A well-maintained car doesn’t just perform better — it lasts longer, costs less to run, and gives you confidence every time you turn the key.
At Chandler Motor Company, your local Peugeot specialist in Bristol, we see what happens when drivers stay on top of maintenance — and when they don’t.
Here are our top pro tips to help your car go the distance.
📘 Table of Contents
- 🛠️ 1. Stick to Your Service Schedule
- 🛞 2. Take Tyre Care Seriously
- 🔋 3. Don’t Overlook Battery Health
- 🧃 4. Keep Fluids in Check
- ⚠️ 5. Listen to What Your Car’s Telling You
- 📍 Why Drivers Trust Chandler Motor Company
🛠️ 1. Stick to Your Service Schedule
Skipping services is like skipping dentist appointments — it’ll cost you more in the long run.
📅 Book a full service every 12 months or 12,000 miles
🔧 Interim services help spot issues early
📘 Your car’s manual has the exact schedule you need
🛞 2. Take Tyre Care Seriously
Tyres impact safety, handling, and fuel economy.
📏 Check pressure monthly
🛞 Rotate regularly for even wear
🧭 Replace when tread depth hits 1.6mm (legal minimum)
🔋 3. Don’t Overlook Battery Health
Most breakdowns start with the battery.
🔌 Replace every 3–5 years
🧊 Cold weather? Test it before winter
🛑 Watch for dim lights and slow engine starts
📽️ Video : “Battery Check and Replacement”
🧃 4. Keep Fluids in Check
From engine oil to brake fluid, fluids keep your car moving safely.
🛢️ Check levels monthly
🧴 Top up with the right spec
🔍 Look out for leaks or changes in colour
⚠️ 5. Listen to What Your Car’s Telling You
Your car gives you signs — don’t ignore them.
🚨 Dashboard lights
🔊 Unusual noises
🛑 Changes in handling or performance
💬 Book a diagnostic check before a small issue becomes a big one.
📍 Why Drivers Trust Chandler Motor Company
We’re Bristol’s go-to Peugeot specialist, and we treat every car like our own.
🧰 Full diagnostics, servicing & MOTs
🛠️ OEM parts and trained technicians
💯 Transparent pricing, honest advice
👪 Family-run, trusted locally since 1978
📞 Call: 0117 971 6070
💻 Book online today
🚗 Chandler Motor Company — Keeping Bristol running better, for longer.