08/09/2026
How often should you service your car? 🚗
As a general rule — every 10,000km or 12 months, whichever comes first. But it's not one-size-fits-all.
Here are a few points to consider:
🏙️ City driver? Short trips and stop-start traffic are surprisingly tough on your engine. Your oil doesn't get hot enough to burn off moisture — so you may need a service sooner than the calendar says.
🛣️ Highway driver? You'll likely hit the kilometre mark before the 12-month mark. Distance drives the schedule here.
🚘 Car over 5 years old? Rubber, seals and fluids all start to degrade faster as cars age — so more frequent checks are worth it.
🏔️ Driving in tough conditions? Dust, heat, heavy loads — all of these wear your car harder than you might think.
Learn more on our blog:
https://tyrepowerholdenhill.com.au/news/4021-how-often-should-you-service-your-car