Maintaining Your Car

Regular maintain your car is important both for road safety and resale reasons, but it can be a costly business, and everyone is interested in finding out more about how they can reduce this cost. As it goes, proper maintenance is the best way to ensure you car run smoothly and has a longer life span.

As the old saying goes, prevention is better than cure. And you can save money and prolong your car's working capacity, if you take the time to keep on top of some of the simpler tasks such as engine oil change, wiper maintenance and regular check ups at your local garage.

Furthermore, simple maintenance such as regular cleaning can prevent corrosion caused by mud and dust that builds up and sticks to the body of the vehicle. The most suitable liquids and spare parts for your vehicle can be found in the car manual; however, it is amazing the number of people who don't bother to consult this important book.

Also, regular checking of your car tyres and brakes will bring to your attention straight away any potential problems. And, check your tyre pressure at regular intervals as underinflated tyres increase fuel consumption. Therefore, it is best to have worn tyres replaced in good time to prevent unnecessary damage to the wheel and to increase your car mileage.

It is therefore good to know that there is advice and guidance available from professionals, so performing some of the essentials yourself should not prove to be a major problem. And, some helpful things you can do which will mean avoiding the cost of having to use a mechanic include; using only original parts, checking the battery, coolant levels and spark plugs, as well as changing rubber drive belts and clogged air filters regularly.

It is also important to understand that rash or erratic driving is to be avoided and this can be damaging to your clutch, engine and brake pads, so try to keep things smooth and steady on the road. You don't have to be an expert to consider looking under the hood to take a look at the engine; consult the troubleshooting section of the manufacturer's handbook for potential issues and seek advice if something looks wrong.