To ensure proper vehicle maintenance and safety, what should you primarily do?

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Proper vehicle maintenance is based on prevention. The correct answer is to follow the manufacturer's recommendations and pass the ITV.  The manufacturer establishes in the 'Maintenance Logbook' the exact timeframes and mileage for checking or replacing elements (such as oil, filters, or belts) before they fail (preventive maintenance). Furthermore, complying with the Technical Vehicle Inspection (ITV) ensures the car meets minimum safety and emission standards.  Waiting for parts to be visibly worn is dangerous (late corrective maintenance), and taking it to the shop 'every year without exception' is not a precise technical rule, as many modern vehicles have longer service intervals (every 2 years or 30,000 km).

To ensure proper vehicle maintenance and safety, what should you primarily do?

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