Compare timing chain replacement quotes from specialist garages in Sale

Sale is five miles southwest of Manchester, primarily served by the A56 road between Chester and Broughton. The M60 motorway skirts the town's northern border and is accessible at junction 7, while the M56 and M62 are around four miles away. Manchester Metrolink services connect Sale with other parts of Greater Manchester, making it easy to travel while your car is being repaired. Arriva and Stagecoach also operate a range of bus services in Sale.

Urban driving in Sale may reduce fuel efficiency due to increased braking and accelerating, which also places greater strain on your engine. Slow-moving traffic reduces the airflow through your car's radiator, making the cooling system work harder, so you should check the coolant level regularly and top up as needed. Your brakes and suspension will also likely wear down quickly as you navigate busy roads with potholes. Since driving in Sale can be tough on your car, following a regular servicing schedule is even more important.

An interim car service - sometimes called a minor car service - involves inspecting several key car components and systems, including a safety assessment, engine oil change and fluid check.

The car service schedule for an interim service is every six months or every six thousand miles. As a driver, following this guidance is smart because if you don't, you may not realise a problem is developing, and it could cost you more money later down the line. Interim services can catch potential problems early.

The difference between an interim and full service is the number of components checked; a full service is more comprehensive. Likewise, the difference between a vehicle health check and interim service is that the former only includes the inspection of various parts. In contrast, the latter may consist of an oil change and the topping up of other fluids.

Find out how much an interim service costs here.