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What does servicing a vehicle mean?

I keep hearing that I should service my vehicle regularly, but I'm not familiar with car terminology. I feel stupid asking, but what does servicing a vehicle mean?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
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That’s a great question!
Service is a term often used interchangeably with basic car maintenance, and to most people, it’s the same idea. However, servicing a car also includes checking the condition of the vehicle rather than just performing standard maintenance, such as an oil change or a tire rotation.
Servicing a car does not extend to more intense repairs needed due to collisions or other events. For those instances, you’re going to want to make sure you have good
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