Most modern cars will need  professional service at least once a year, even if just in front of your MOT. That said, there are plenty of maintenance tips and tricks that you can do yourself between visits to your local garage, to help keep your car running smoother, lower your maintenance bills, and keep your car in good shape. Your safe on the road. Read on as we learn some of our top tips and tricks for servicing your car yourself, from filling up fluids to checking your tires. Visit to EuroCarService

Changing your filter

There are two main filters in your car - the air filter and the oil filter - and these have a tendency to clog and become less effective over time. While both of these are usually replaced during a full auto service, they're fairly easy to replace yourself and you can even save some money on labor.

Check your tires

This is a very simple check that can save you a lot of trouble. You can find  recommended tire pressures for  front and rear tires in your car's owner's manual or on a sticker near the driver's door. There will be a different recommended pressure for your car when  loaded, as it supports more weight.

You can check your tires with a tire pressure sensor - this type of sensor is usually equipped with a foot pump, so you can increase the pressure if the air pressure is low.

Battery maintenance

Have you not used your car for a long time?Most drivers know that leaving the car on the road for long periods of time can have a bad effect on the battery and can even cause the battery to drain. There are several ways to combat this. To service the battery, you can:

– Ride regularly at a reasonable speed (100 km/h).

– Buy a jumper cable or booster, in case the battery runs out and you need a jump starter.

– Invest in a trickle charger so you can recharge your car battery when needed.

Using your air conditioner

While rolling down the windows  instead of turning on the air conditioner can help  save fuel, your air conditioner is more likely to leak or fail otherwise used for a long  time. We recommend using your air conditioner regularly - even occasionally in  winter - to prevent parts of your car's cooling system  from deteriorating.

Check your brakes

Before taking your vehicle in for service, you should check both the foot brake and the handbrake to make sure  both are working properly. To test your brakes, drive to a remote location where you can safely stop and depart without obstacles. Practice stopping using the foot brake, while applying the brake gradually  and trying to make an emergency stop.

You can test the parking brake by parking the vehicle, depressing the brake pedal, and then applying the parking brake. Then release the foot brake - if your car is stationary, your handbrake must be active.

Fill up your fluid

Finally, checking your car's fluid levels regularly can help  prolong the life of your vehicle, improve its performance, and reduce maintenance bills. Before taking the car to the garage, open the hood and check the dipstick, making sure  the engine oil level is  somewhere between the maximum and minimum lines.

You can also refill the coolant reservoir if it seems to be running low and also check the level of your windshield washer fluid reservoir.

You can get all the equipment we mentioned above right here at Euro Car Parts. We are proud to offer over 130,000 different parts from industry leading brands, including parts and fluids for every make and model.So whether it's the jumper cables, the air filter or just a bottle of windshield washer fluid you need, you'll find it at your local Euro Car Parts store.