For all car owners, responsible routine servicing is important to keep the excellent quality performance your vehicle had when you purchased it. With a Maserati, you absolutely shouldn’t risk the problems that can come from neglect. This can get expensive when most problems are entirely preventable with scheduled service.
This luxury sportscar is eye-catching, sounds great, and impresses others with its style and grace. Most owners know their Maserati can be prone to problems, so it’s your responsibility to take care of it’s complex systems, exterior body, and interior cabin the right way.
Your Maserati should be getting annual servicing by a professional to keep its engine purring and its systems properly maintained. Let’s take a look at what you can expect with annual servicing.
Annual Service Checkups
The primary reason you get a service check is to maintain the working condition of your Maserati. A trusted mechanic who specializes in your model will assess the entirety of your car to ensure it’s mechanical and technological integrity.
These checks should be done every 12 months or around 12,000 miles, depending on how much you drive and how hard you push your engine and its components.
A technician will:
- Replace the engine’s oil and filter
- Check engine coolant levels, brake fluid, and windshield wiper fluid
- Inspect the belts for signs of wear
- Inspect the engine for leaks
- Inspect your brake system to ensure your safety
- Inspect lines, calipers, connections, and parking brake operation
- Check your tire condition and pressure
- Ensure your exterior lights are working for turn signals, headlights, and tail lights
Items they may also replace:
- Cabin air filter
- Engine air filter
- Brake fluid flush if it’s been two year or more
- Spark plug replacement if necessary
- Belt replacements if necessary
Why it’s Important to Service Your Maserati
Maseratis are luxurious and expensive off the lot, but they are not known for their reliability. Over time, these models do face a few problems, so routine maintenance is the best way to prevent unexpected problems from hindering your drive. Maserati does not mass produce vehicles or parts, and as a result, replacements can take a while to come into the shop. If you keep up with the routine maintenance checks, the lifespan of your vehicle can be significantly increased.
How to Maintain Your Maserati at Home
If you’d like to work on the Maserati yourself, there are a few things you can do as upkeep.
- Wash and wax it to maintain its paint job and to keep rust from taking hold.
- Get it detailed regularly to maintain the interior as well.
- Park it in a garage. By doing this, you are saving your Maserati from any negative effects the weather could have on your car. Sunlight can be very damaging to the interior of your car. If left outside too long, the heat from the sun may cause the dashboard to crack or your paint to fade.
- Cover it. If you place a covering over the car, it will prevent many of the above problems that threaten its appearance.
- Drive carefully: It’s important to remember that reckless driving can wear down a car faster than normal. Respect your car and take care of it. You should also be aware that snow and ice can cause damage, just as heat and sunlight.
- You can check tire pressure, look for fluid leaks under the car, and listen for any odd noises. If you feel a difference in driving, whether it’s in the steering wheel, the brakes, or the engine, seek out a quick inspection from our garage.
Manfred’s Import Auto: For Your Maserati’s Longevity
At Manfred’s Import Auto, we work tirelessly to produce quality servicing. All mechanics are ASE certified with 
the appropriate training and expertise to extend the life of your Maserati. Our company has been working on European vehicles since 1986 and are well-equipped to help with whatever your vehicle might need.
We are dedicated to customer service and will work with you every step of the way to ensure your satisfaction. We service clients in and around Barrington, Crystal Lake, Fox River Grove, Lake Forest, Lake Zurich, and Cary, IL. Stop by or call today and set up an appointment. We look forward to hearing from you!
* Maserati Logo image credit goes to: D. Lentz.
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