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Vehicle owners make the effort to look after their wheels, survey shows
A survey by the Automobile Association has shown that most owners take vehicle servicing seriously
More than 90% of car owners in SA service their vehicles, with 88% saying they do so at the service intervals recommended by manufacturers. This information is part of the vehicle service survey concluded by the Automobile Association (AA) of SA. "We often speak of the necessity to service vehicles regularly, and to keep them in good running condition. This not only maintains the performance of the vehicle, but ensures it has a longer life span," the AA says. "This also means our roads have vehicles on them which are roadworthy, which is critical to road safety. These results are encouraging, and we hope motorists continue servicing their vehicles in this way." According to the results, 53% of car owners say they service their vehicles at the original dealer franchises, while 37% take their vehicles to private mechanics. Many owners are comfortable servicing their vehicles themselves, while a small percentage indicate they do not service their cars at all. The rates of satisfaction ...
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