Does a car need maintenance once a year?

[BradyAnn]

There is no regulation that car maintenance must be done once a year; instead, it should be performed every six months or around 5,000 kilometers. Car maintenance items: Car maintenance items include replacing engine oil, oil filter, air filter, cabin air filter, fuel filter, transmission fluid, and engine belt; inspecting spark plugs, tires, and braking system; cleaning the throttle body and fuel injectors; and topping up brake fluid. Precautions for car maintenance: Verify vehicle information, such as the repair shop's details including license plate number, chassis number, and in/out time to prevent billing errors; reclaim spare parts—if any parts are damaged, try to reclaim them to prevent unscrupulous businesses from substituting inferior products, which could pose risks; calculate labor hours accurately, as repair costs usually include hourly charges; record the mileage to prevent the vehicle from being driven by others during maintenance.