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Originally Posted On: Tips To Keep Your Car In Good Condition – It’s Peachy Keen

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For most of us, we’ll likely purchase or lease multiple cars throughout our lifetime and suffice to say, they’re not cheap. It’s therefore important to try and do all your can to make sure your car is in the best condition possible. That for many is done by keeping your car clean and doing regular maintenance. Here are some helpful tips to keep your car in good condition.

Change Oil Regularly

Firstly, oil is important for your car. It’s what keeps the engine, and it’s parts all lubricated up to avoid rusting and friction with other elements of the car. The oil is the lifeblood for the car, and so it’s important that you’re topping this up and replacing it where necessary. Some drivers will know exactly how to do this, and some won’t have a clue. It’s worth getting it seen by a professional if you’ve never attempted it before so that you can get some pointers from them. Otherwise, if you’ve done it before, then make sure you take a note of when you’ve changed your oils and when you need to do it again.

When changing your oils, it’s all about making it a routine and ensuring it’s not something that gets forgotten about.

Get It Checked By A Professional

Your local car engineer or garage is going to be an integral part when it comes to the health of your car. It’s essential to get your car checked by an engineer on a regular basis, at least every six to twelve months. You should also get used to the feel and sound of your car when you use it. That way, should there be anything wrong, you’ll notice it sooner, rather than later. The last thing you want is to not notice a problem and then for it to be a massive financial impact on your bank balance as a result.

If you have any concerns, no matter how big or small they may be, get it checked by a professional. Get it booked in when you can remember to do so and if you’ve any concerns, be sure to let your car engineer know. They can check any concerns you have whilst they do a review of the car’s health.

Look After Your Tyres

Your tyres are something you need to keep maintained and so when it comes to the wheels, keep an eye on them. Make sure you’re getting them pumped regularly to keep them inflated to the right level. There’s going to be times where you might forget to do this but the longer you leave it, the more you risk damaging them. If the tyres are overpumped, then it risks them bursts and the same goes for those that aren’t pumped up enough.

Be careful with the terrain you drive on and what tyres you use throughout the year. Some are better used for seasonal than for all year round. Do what you can to look after the tyres, and you’ll find that they last a lot longer as a result. When driving, look out for any potholes and be sure to be careful on how hard you brake.

Keep It Clean

Keeping your car clean is essential to it ending up in good condition. Although not everyone has time to do it on a regular basis, it’s certainly going to make a difference. The interiors can be made cleaner by keeping a car bin in the car. This is good for getting all the rubbish into the bin, instead of having to stuff it down the sides of the car or in the back section of the car seats. A good car smelly will be good to keep it smelling fresh for you and your family or passengers.

For the exterior, you could always get it washed at a car wash if you don’t fancy the hassle. However, if you’re looking to save a bit of money, then it’s worth getting all the tools and products needed to do the work properly. It can be very satisfying to clean a dirty car, but maybe not so much when it comes to the winter months.

Drive Carefully

Driving carefully is not only important to the car but also to your health. When it comes to driving, you should always refer back to your driving lessons and the core lessons you learnt. If you find yourself taking liberties or taking more risks, make sure you catch yourself. Try to maintain a safe speed when driving and always be conscious of passengers in your car. Make sure they’re wearing seat belts and that there are no distractions in the car for you, as a drive. Be wary of others on the road and just be safe in general.

Driving safely can help keep your car protected and will help to avoid any accidents or crashes from happening.

Be Careful With Your Brakes

The brakes are an essential part of your car, and so it’s good to make sure you’re careful with them. Brake pads can often get damaged if you’re overusing them, especially where it’s probably not necessary. Using the brakes too much can also lead to problems in other areas of your cars, especially the wheels. If you find yourself having issues with the brakes or a habit of braking too hard, then it’s worth speaking to a car mechanic for tips and tricks.

Keeping your car in good condition is something you want to do for the sake of your bank balance. The longer you can keep it in a good way, the better it will be for when it comes to the resale of your car if and when you do sell it. Make sure you’re using these tips to help it maintain its appearance, and it’s efficiency. Be wary of overusing your brakes and that you keep the car clean both inside and out. Drive carefully and if you have any doubts about your car’s health, get it checked out.