26 Jun 2023Vehicle Maintenance is one of those things we say we will do tomorrow. But in reality, it’s the things we do today that get done. When you break it down caring for your car will not only prolong its life but save you money and retain the value of your car.
The simplest step that you can do at home once a week, is to keep it clean both inside and out. Also making sure your windscreen and mirrors are free of grime or smudges will give you a better driving experience after dusk.
Each month when you fuel up give your car a few extra minutes of time as you check over your tyres. If your tyres are under-inflated, it increases the friction between the tyre and the road, resulting in increased drag, taking more fuel to move your vehicle.
Next check your engine oil colour and level. It should be light or amber in colour and above the minimum indicator on the dipstick as too little oil or dirty oil doesn’t lubricate all the parts as well as clean oil. When you’re looking to be more fuel-efficient minimising any friction problems in an engine will translate to savings on fuel.
Recommendations across the board encourage us to service our car every twelve months or 10,000kms for those who travel more. This preventative maintenance from a service will prolong the life of your car. One example is, as they check the brake system and advise you of any alignment problems, not only improving fuel economy by reducing friction, but increasing the lifespan of your brake pads and tyres.
Choosing a specialist garage to service your vehicle will give you the right mechanic, correct tools, and technical equipment to suit your vehicles needs. Any mechanical work, parts and supplies will be completed more efficiently and to a high standard specific to your brand and model.
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