6 Ways To Keep Your Car In Good Shape And Save Hundreds On Repairs

​Maintaining your vehicle can be a big hassle. Rotating the tires and changing the oil can be time-consuming. However, investing a small amount in maintenance avoids the need to make substantial repairs. 

If you take care of your car the same way you do yourself, it will serve as your trusted companion for many years. Here are 5 simple ways to keep your car in good shape and save you hundreds in repairs. 

1. Wash Your Car
   Wash your vehicle frequently. Washing your car serves purposes other than appearance. If you don't wash your car, all the air pollutants accumulate, causing the paint to oxidize and turn to rust. Rust spreads like wildfire when it gets to a car's body panels. Rust could extend to the frame and chassis, making the vehicle unsafe to drive.
   
   
2. Check Tire Pressure
   Your gas mileage will increase, and your car's lifespan will be extended by having properly inflated tires. Longer-lasting tires will also result in longer-lasting suspension parts, reducing overall stress on your car's metal body.
   
   
3. Change the Oil
   Stick to the manufacturer's guidelines or change the oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. Oil influences many functions of your car and oil problems can be among the most expensive car maintenance issues. Spending a little money to change the oil is preferable to delaying it and running the danger of wearing out your engine, which would require much more money to replace.
   
   
4. Keep the Battery Clean
   Check for corrosion twice a year and test your battery. Your battery's terminals may become corroded. The battery could crack or stop functioning if you don't maintain it clean.
   
   
5. Check the Brakes
   Pay attention to the brakes because they are vital to your car's maintenance. The brakes need regular inspection and should be checked whenever your tires are changed. The brake pads wear differently depending on the place and how you drive.  
   
   
6. Know Your Limits
   Every engine is constructed differently. Some are made for efficiency, some for smoothness, and some for speed. Some engines are more sensitive than others, while some are entirely bulletproof. Determine the maximum load that your engine can handle and the limits of that load.

Fasten Your Seatbelts 
The level of maintenance could also vary depending on how you drive and where you drive. Nevertheless, to keep your car in good shape and save from hundreds of repairs, you should never compromise your car's maintenance. 

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