Some people are lucky enough to be able to buy a new car
every year or so and never have a vehicle that out of its warranty period. The
car is serviced as per the manufacturer’s recommendations and they seldom do
anything apart from drive and fill it with fuel. But if you’re like the
majority of us and aren’t in this category, you’ll wish to extend the life of
your car as much as possible. Your local mechanics in Currumbin is well equipped to help you
These five maintenance tips will help you extend the life of
your vehicle as well as increase its resale value when it’s time to replace it:
1. Washing and Waxing
Having a nice clean car is not just for making it look good,
it’s an important maintenance issue.
The vehicle’s paint protects the car from all the elements;
if you wash it regularly, it helps it to do a better job. Waxing at least every
six months helps to keep the paint conditioned and seals any areas where rust
may start. It can also help to stop it fading and resist the impact of high
summer heat, rain, salt from the sea and the abrasive effect of dirt and
windblown sand.
Of course, when your car looks great it holds its resale
price much better
2. Seat and Floor Coverings
For most people our cars are heavily used by the whole
family, messy children eating and playing in and around their car seats. Food
and scraps ending up between the seats, squashed into the carpet. The easiest
way to keep the interior clean and protected is to use cloth seat covers and
place mats or blankets under the seats to catch the spills such as candy and
crumbs
3. Correct Tyre Inflation
Both the vehicle and tyre manufacturers recommend the
correct inflation pressure for each car and the different driving conditions
you’re likely to encounter. It is a very good idea to check your tyre pressure
every month and before any long trips. Having your tyres inflated correctly
will increase your driving safety, fuel efficiency and prolong your tyre life.
Tyres also benefit from being rotated every six months
4.Engine Cleaning
Over time vehicle engines can get covered in grime and dirt.
Having it cleaned helps it run cooler so the whole engine compartment is cooler,
helping to increase the life of drive belts, radiator and other rubber hoses.
You can get a spray on engine degreaser from auto supply stores making cleaning
under the hood much easier
4. Antifreeze
Antifreeze is so much more than to stop your water freezing,
it’s a total engine coolant solution that helps prevent corrosion and
electrolytic action between the different metals inside your engine. Your
vehicle manufacture will have specified the correct type and mixture required.
For best results and long term performance, have your mechanic in Currumbin
change your coolant every 100,000 km
