I regularly service my Kia Seltos (December 2024 model). The current odometer reading is approximately 37,714 km. The last service was done at 28,000 km, so I understand that the next service is due at 38,000 km. However, due to Holi, I need to travel to my hometown and won’t be able to get the car serviced in Gurugram. I will be travelling approximately 500-600 km to Lucknow and have already scheduled a service appointment there. Could you please confirm whether it is safe to drive an additional 500-600 km beyond the 38,000 km service interval before getting the 4th service done?

Autocar India

•2w

It is always recommended to stick to the prescribed service intervals, as they are defined after extensive testing and are important for the long-term health of the car, as well as for keeping the warranty intact. That said, real-world situations like travel plans do come up, and manufacturers do account for some buffer while defining service schedules.

In your case, driving an additional 500 to 600 km beyond the 38,000 km service interval in your Kia Seltos should not be a problem, especially since you already have a service appointment scheduled in Lucknow. Service intervals are designed with a degree of redundancy, and a small overrun like this is generally acceptable. The sensible thing to do, which you have already planned, is to inform the dealership about the situation and get the service done at the earliest possible point after your journey.

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