One of those things that I get excited about is to see a car that is constantly neat and good looking. When a car is clean and well maintained, it appeals to the eye.
There are certain cars that have been used for over five years but you wouldn’t believe it because it still looks well maintained. In other words, if you are not doing certain things as a car owner, your car may probably not last.
The implication of lack of maintenance It is the car developing faults and it becomes so humongous that you have no choice but to park it and start looking for buyers.
If you want your car to last longer and still look well maintained. The following are some of the things you need to do:
Drive smoothly – It’s quite unfortunate why some drivers aren’t careful when they hit the road. They drive so carelessly and that contributes to breaking down of the car in no distant time.
Nigerian roads are not good enough but yet you speed while driving in those dilapidated roads. Driving smoothly cannot be overemphasized, that is just the least you can do. It doesn’t require money to drive smoothly.
Check Tire Pressure – Always check if your tires need to be gauged at all times. It doesn’t have to be over-inflated or under deflated. When all the tires have the proper pressure in them, it gives your car some level of balance.
Change Oil Regularly – If you can keep records of how many miles you run, then, after every 5,000 miles try and change your engine oil. The engine is a critical component of any car, so changing the oil regularly keeps the engine alive.
Change Air Filter – You can do this every 12,000 miles. The whole idea is to prevent harmful debris, dirt, and contaminants from entering your engine. s new air filter isn’t expensive. It is as low as N2,000.
Change Tires Periodically – Front and rear tires wear differently. Regularly rotating your tires equalizes their natural wear patterns, ensuring a smoother and safer ride. It also extends the life of your tires, which will save you money on costly replacements.
Wash Your Car Regularly – This cannot be overstressed. Yours has to be in good shape. It had to be clean and tidied up. It’s also important not to use inside of your car as a garbage can.