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10 Tips for a Longer Lasting Car

10 Tips for a Longer Lasting Car

One consideration aside from unbelievable prices when purchasing a car is the necessary maintenance, which also requires additional dough. It really isn’t enough to have the down payment at hand, especially with all these outside financial factors.

Whether you're the type that gets a new car every two years or someone who sticks with his ride for a longer time, getting the most of our present ride is always important. We always push our automobiles to the limit. Still, it's a priority of many to extend the life of cars the right way.

How? Here are 10 foolproof ways:

1. Deal with issues early, no matter how major or minor, to avoid heftier repair costs.

An unusual sight (missing screw), sound, or even smell (burning rubber) usually indicates something is wrong with your unit and ignoring it may haunt you one of these days. Instead of just having to fix or replace a part, you may have to address a whole faulty section.

2. Adopt good driving habits. What sounds too much of a hassle at first can actually reduce wear and tear.

Always start off steady before carefully picking up steam—abrupt accelerations and quick halts are unconsciously detrimental to your unit. A smart driver doesn’t even need a car when buying something from a nearby store or doing the simplest of errands.

3. The inside of the car—which is the most exposed to human pollution (food, dirt, grime)—deserves much attention and regular cleaning.

There’s so much more to interior maintenance than just vacuuming the carpet—purchase of all-weather floor mats, application of upholstery/leather protectant, and other conditional measures. We prefer a natural and fresher scent of a fully spruced-up car interior rather than an air freshener cover-up.

4. Maintain your vehicles fluids.

Whether it’s brake fluid, coolant, or even oil, keeping them new and clean is crucial to your car’s longevity. Regular oil change could prevent unwanted deposits from building up and harming internal components. At the end of the day, following the recommended service intervals found in your manual is key.

5. Not quite sure why this is still up for discussion, but a flat tire is a bad tire.

As much as it literally slows down your trip, a damaged tire also puts huge stress on suspension. The perceived notion of lower tire pressure for a better ride only wears down the tires and consumes more fuel. While we’re on the subject of wheels, regular cleaning can also bare issues that need to be addressed.

6. Seemingly for aesthetic requirements, shielding your vehicle’s finish pays off—especially if you’re thinking of reselling it in the future.

Waxing your car is as essential as washing it; a couple of generous coats (at least twice a year) guarantee protection from both natural and chemical elements. Also, be mindful of external cargo that can damage your roof surface, in the event that you have to tie down additional load on top. And do we really need to coax you into buying a car cover if a garage is nonexistent?

7. Break in and warm up properly.

Check the manual for its initial maximum speed, and light acceleration is enough for the first 1,000 break-in miles. Be patient in mastering the capabilities of your unit, before you go streaking down the road. Rather than warming up your engine in stagnation, gradually start driving until it reached normal operating temperatures. As they say, haste is waste.

8. Find yourself and your car a trusted mechanic and repair shop.

Someone who has a better eye on these things, a qualified professional who wants nothing but the best for your unit is the greatest investment. Other than you adhering to the scheduled annual checkups, another pair of concerned eyes can also carry out proper preventive maintenance.

9. Use your car, obviously!

Even model units get their much-needed run to keep parts in tiptop shape. Burying your car in a garage defeats the purpose of your purchase; get those wheels rolling and relish ownership. It also doesn’t reduce or slow down depreciation, and might even result to damaged parts for lack of burn time. Think of a runner who hasn’t had a race for a couple of months...

10. Knowledge and awareness is power.

There’s a reason these babies come with an owner’s manual. Almost all the needed information for upkeep is present; all you have to do is immerse yourself in it. You can double check online, where there is a goldmine of tip lists like this, but make sure you head to credible sources. All of this goes back to item No. 1: early detection leads to early resolution, which will save you big bucks and a whole lot of time.