I think regular maintenance should cover more than just an oil change. Tires, brakes, fluids, battery, filters, and basic inspections can all reveal problems before they become expensive repairs. I recently started wondering whether it is easier to have one shop handle these checks instead of keeping track of different appointments. What would you include in a normal maintenance visit?
Maintenance needs vary quite a lot between vehicles, so I would not expect every car to follow exactly the same checklist. Mileage, age, driving conditions, and the manufacturer's schedule all matter. Still, checking the main safety-related components regularly seems like a sensible way to catch smaller issues before they develop.
For a normal maintenance visit, I would at least check the oil and filters, tire condition and pressure, brakes, fluids, battery, and general vehicle condition. The exact list depends on the car and its mileage, of course. I was looking through the auto services available from a local shop and liked that the service page covers several areas rather than focusing on only one type of work. That seems useful when you want to combine routine checks with something you already need done. I would still ask what is actually required for the specific vehicle instead of automatically paying for every possible service. A good maintenance visit should identify what needs attention now and what can reasonably wait until the next scheduled interval.