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To prevent accidents caused by mechanical failure.
Preventive maintenance helps keep the vehicle safe and reduce breakdowns and crashes related to mechanical faults. It includes manufacturer-specified checks and work without waiting for a breakdown: tyres, brakes, lights, fluids and other items according to the vehicle. It does not guarantee that faults never occur or replace repairing a detected defect or required technical inspection.
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To prevent accidents caused by mechanical failure.
To fit accessories to it.
To improve the vehicle's aerodynamics.
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