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Car maintenance

The car maintenance checklist

A car runs longer and costs less when the small checks happen on time. This checklist is the recurring upkeep that keeps a vehicle safe, legal and reliable, set to sensible intervals so the routine checks and the bigger annual jobs are never overdue.

Read it here for free, then open it as a guided pack in OneHaus to set the schedule against your vehicle and get reminders before the service and insurance fall due.

Recurring car care

  • Check tire pressureMonthly

    Including the spare, when cold.

  • Check oil and fluid levelsEvery 3 months

    Engine oil, coolant, brake fluid and washer fluid.

  • Service the carYearly

    Book a full service with your mechanic.

  • Renew vehicle insuranceYearly

    Shop around before your policy renews.

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In the app

Get the Car Maintenance pack in OneHaus

Open the Car Maintenance pack in OneHaus, add your vehicle, and the checks recur on schedule with early reminders before the service is due and the insurance renews, so nothing safety-critical slips.

  • Checks recur monthly, quarterly and yearly
  • Reminders before the service and insurance fall due
  • Add your vehicle so dates follow its schedule
  • Keep a record of when each job was last done
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FAQ

Car Maintenance checklist FAQ

Check the tyre pressure monthly, including the spare, and the oil and fluid levels every few months. Book a full service once a year, and renew your insurance annually, shopping around before it auto-renews. This checklist sets each of these to the right interval.

A full service is usually recommended once a year or at a set mileage, whichever comes first. Booking a couple of weeks ahead helps you get a convenient slot. The OneHaus pack reminds you before it is due so it does not creep up on you.

Set it as a recurring task with a reminder a couple of weeks before the renewal date, so you have time to compare quotes rather than letting the policy auto-renew at a higher price. The Car Maintenance pack in OneHaus does this for you.

Yes. In OneHaus you can add each vehicle and run the Car Maintenance pack against it, so every car has its own schedule and history. The household shares the reminders, so whoever drives can keep on top of the checks.

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