Different ways that you can extend your car life and get more out of your investment!
You spend a lot of time finding a car and then a lot of money buying that car. Obviously, you want to extend your car life as much as possible. The longer you get out of your car before it’s time to purchase another, the more value you’ll get out of your investment. In tough economic times, the longer your vehicle lasts, the better your bank balance will be.
In the following article, we’ll check out some tips to get the most out of your car and extend its life.
How To Extend Your Car’s Life!
- Wash Your Car – A clean car doesn’t just look and feel good. It also ensures that dirt, grease, grime, and environmental pollutants don’t ruin the exterior of your car. Don’t just wash the pain, either. Make sure that you’re paying close attention to the undercarriage, wheels, tires, and windows. Start off by washing your car at least once a month, but depending on where you live, how you store your vehicle, and how often you drive it, you may need to wash it more frequently.
- Change the Oil and Air Filters – To get the best schedule for oil changes, check the car’s manual. Most manufacturers suggest changing your oil at least every 3k – 5k miles. Your air filter should be cleaned every 5k miles but replaced every 10-20k miles. Again, check your car’s manual to determine the best time to replace your air filter.
- Avoid Bad Driving Habits – If you’re constantly pushing your engine, car, and tires to the limit, obviously, your lifetime will be much shorter. Avoid riding the brakes, rapid acceleration, taking corners too hard, or tailgating other drivers can all make your car work much harder than it should.
- Don’t Forget Your Tires and Wheels – Regularly rotating your tires and paying close attention to their tread and pressure is essential. Not all tires wear the same. So, by rotating your tires, you can ensure that they wear evenly and you extend their life as much as possible.
- Don’t Ignore Warning Lights – If a warning light is lit up on your dashboard, don’t ignore it until it becomes worse! If you want to extend the life of your car, then you need to get any possible issues checked out and fixed ASAP.
- Use Your Parking Brake – Rather than letting your transmission hold your vehicle on a slope, always engage your parking brake to avoid unwanted stress and wear and tear on your transmission or gearbox.
When You Need Help
There you go! Here are some great ways to effectively extend the life of your car and get the most out of your purchase. We invest a lot of money and time into our vehicles, so it makes sense that we want to extend their life as much as possible.
If you have been involved in any automotive accident in Eagle County or Summit County, Colorado, on the interstate or highway, Mountain Recovery is only a phone call away at 970-476-1124. We operate 24/7, 365 days a year, to keep you moving and help get your vehicle back on the road.
