Check out some simple tips for looking after your car below.
Read The Manual
Simply put, your car’s manual holds the key to what makes your car tick. Regardless of how long you have been driving or the car you drive, a quick flick through the manual will give you a better understanding of how it runs and how often you should be servicing your vehicle.
Battery Life
Caring for your car battery is an important part of maintaining your vehicle. The newer batteries in today’s cars don’t need to be maintained as often, but it’s important to check your car battery regularly in case of leaking or mineral build up. Cleaning your car battery is a simple task to complete but remember to be cautious as all car batteries should be installed by a professional.
Check Your Levels
Learn how to check your car’s fluid levels. First, check under the hood and gage where everything is. In most cases you can see the tank level straight away and will have gauges that you can pull out. Pulling on these gauges will tell you the car’s current fluid levels against your car’s optimal levels.
Look After Your Tyres
It’s important to look after your car’s tyres so that they wear evenly and ensure a smooth ride. You should find some information on how to maintain your tyres correctly in your car’s manual. Also, don’t forget to check the alignment of your tires as this can affect how your car drives.
Check Your Oil
Look under the hood and check the color of your oil. Understanding the difference between clean oil and murky oil will tell you if something is wrong with your engine. There is no true recommendation for when you should change your oil, but there is usually some information on this in your car’s manual.
Simple Safety Checks For Your Vehicle…
Maintaining your car can be fun as well as rewarding - but be sure to leave the big problems for the professionals and get your car serviced regularly. Read below for some super simple safety checks you can perform on your vehicle today.
* Check your handbrake is in working order and holds on steep roads and hills.
* Make sure all exterior lights are in working order.
* Check that all mirrors and windows are free from chips, cracks or scratches. Catching chips and cracks early can save you a lot of money later down the track.
* Run the windscreen wipers and make sure they are in working order and wiper rubber is secure.
* Beep your horn and check it still sounds out.
* Check out your car’s seat belts. Are they worn? Damaged? Tug on the belt to make sure it stays in place.
