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Our cars take good care of us when we take good care of them. It’s a give and take relationship. Here are couple of ways that are simple enough for all of us to do but sometimes a little hard to remember.
- 1. Trip Check
Some auto repair shops perform a gratis car trip check. The idea is before you go on a trip, you take your car in to see if there’s anything amiss that you would need to know before you go on a trip. When you’ve built a trusted relationship with your repair shop, they know your car, and this can be an invaluable money saver and safety measure. Taking care of problems before they become prominent can help lengthen the life of your car and can help take care of you on the road. - 2. Regular Oil Changes
Every knows this, right? So why is this being brought up? You know why! We all forget. Remind yourself somehow. Are you a digital native? Get an app to give you reminders. Do you organize your life by paper and pen? Write out your oil changes in your calendar at the first of every year for every oil change. Treat this like a date with your car and be faithful! - 3. Protect from Weather
Clean out the garage and use it. Don’t let hail, sleet, wet leaves, and acorns attack your baby. Keeping your car out of the elements will prolong its cosmetic life and its practical longevity. We’ve all seen the unfortunate videos where the limb lands on the Lamborghini and we lament heavily. - 4. Car Washes
Not only do these make our cars look good in the immediate, they also make the car look good in the long run. By eliminating the chemicals, oils, and grimes that get stuck to our cars on the daily commute, we can make the paint job last a longer time too. - 5. Gauge the Tire Pressure
Measuring the tire pressure is good for the tires and for your safety, but the proper alignment and pressure level of the tires help the car run smoothly. Just as our bodies don’t function well when a joint is out, so our cars don’t operate well when the tires are not at the proper level. - 6. Regular Detailing
Keep your carpets and interiors looking nice for longer by having your car detailed often. Frequent detailing will help stains and oils from settling on your car’s surface and fabric and keep it looking newer longer.
Is there something simple yet certain that you would add to the list?
One thing I need to improve on is the regular car washes. Every time I do think about it, it is raining. Great tips – thanks for sharing!