When planning for a family holiday, a few things come to mind when writing a “to do” list. Book the accommodation, organise activities, travel insurance and make sure you don’t forget to pack the necessities. One of the last things that comes to mind is when your car was last serviced or that little chip on your car’s windscreen.
With an increased number of drivers on the road over holiday periods, it’s important to make sure that your family is in safe hands. Whether staying at home or travelling, you want to make sure that your car has been checked to ensure that it is at its peak performance before hitting the road. Here are some things to consider when deciding if you should service your car.
Safety
Make sure that any problems are picked up and addressed to ensure a safe and reliable car for your journey. During the service, an auto service technician will examine your vehicle to check areas of your car that you might not normally attend to. For example, while many people are mindful of the tread on their tyres, they may forget to make sure that their shock absorbers or brake pads aren’t worn.
Fuel efficiency
A car that has recently been serviced will be operating at maximum efficiency allowing you to spend less on fuel and more on making your holiday memorable. While you can do things like ensure your tyre pressure is correct, an auto service technician can check your air and fuel filters. These can greatly influence how your car uses fuel and how often you need to fill up.
Warranty
Ensuring your car is up to date with its regular services means your vehicle warranty remains valid if something doesn’t go according to plan. In addition to making sure you’re covered if something goes wrong, check to see if you’re covered for road side assistance and save these important details to your mobile phone.
Windscreen
Clean all the car windows and mirrors properly to ensure good visibility and carefully examine them for any chips and cracks. If there are any issues, especially when it comes to windscreens, it is wise let a professional repair and replace the glass if necessary.
When deciding when to service your car, always check the guidelines in your service plan. You may need a full service or an interim service. If you are concerned about a chip on your windscreen or know that your windscreen needs replacing, then you should contact a trusted windscreen and car glass fitter before it becomes a major issue. Windscreen Replacement Perth, is a family run windscreen replacement business in Perth. Owned and operated by Jason Squire who has over 25 years of automotive experience and the highest industry qualifications and certified licences, it is no wonder that Windscreen Replacement Perth is the first choice in automotive glass fitting for many businesses and individuals in and around the city. For more information on his mobile car glass replacement and windscreen chip repair services call the 24-hour hotline on 0400 200 086 or visit the website.
Jason Squire started Autoscreens in 2010. With over 35 years of experience gained in both the UK and Australia, the company is well established as a leading provider of windscreen replacement and autoglass repairs in Perth.
His journey to becoming a certified repairer license holder status with DMIRS (and business repair license MRB3703) began many years ago. He was born and brought up in the UK – the country where his long career in the automotive industry began. In common with many of the world’s best tradespeople it all started with an apprenticeship. For Jason, this was in vehicle bodybuilding and a specialisation in vehicle conversions.
He followed that up with several additional professional qualifications, including a Grade A Vehicle Body Building Certificate from the Road Transport Industry, a GQA level 2 in NVQ Automotive Glazing and a Level 2 qualification in Joining Materials by Welding from the UK Engineer Training Authority.
During his studies, Jason was also a part-time volunteer in the Royals signals with the Reserve Territorial Army. Between 1991 and 1995, Jason completed his Phase One Signallers Course with the Royal Armoured Corps and was awarded a Certificate of Trade Proficiency as a Territorial Army Driver Electrician Class 3. Training exercises took him all over Europe. He also represented the Signals in Rugby.
From there, he joined the armed forces on a full-time basis with the Queens Royal Lancers and continued to impress with his leadership skills and willingness to broaden his skillset, during which he lived in Germany. In 1996, he graduated from the Queens Royal Lancer Leadership Academy where he was named best recruit. His time with the Queens Royal Lancers he qualified as Tank Driver, Crew Medic and Gunner.
In 1999, Jason left the armed forces to join RAC Auto Windscreens. His skillset enabled him to fast-track his career to base supervisor and lead technician working with premiere dealerships in Crewe, Cheshire.
He also continued to volunteer in a number of different areas, including as a first responder with the West Midlands Ambulance Service and a scout leader with the Scout Association.
He relocated to Australia in 2008 with his young family and spent his first two years down under as a head technician for a national windscreen company.
However, with all his experience, extensive qualifications and his abiding passion for the automotive industry, it was inevitable that he would start his own company and make his mark as an industry leader.
He started Autoscreens in 2010 and has grown the business into the leading windscreen repair and replacement company in Perth, servicing both domestic and commercial customers. Autoscreens has a certified Motor Vehicle Repairers Licence MRB3703 issued by the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety.