Although you may have heard the term hassle free motoring, there really is no guarantees, even with a brand new car, but if you do maintain the vehicle well then you are less likely to run in to as many issues.
Some people buy a car and hardly have anything done on it. They may not get it serviced, don’t have the cam belt changed when they need to or do not get body work done when rust is starting to appear. Ignoring odd noises or that your car appears to be driving different is asking for trouble. Sometimes you need to learn to trust your own instincts, if something doesn’t feel right with your car then take it in to the garage to get it checked out.
If you are struggling to afford to pay garage prices for a service then you should at least have the oil filter and pollen filter changed on the vehicle. These parts usually cost less than £50. It is worth doing an oil change at the same time if at all possible. Doing these things will help keep your car running smoother and can help with fuel consumption.