Essential Car Maintenance Tips
My car is very important to me, it is the only way I can get out and as such, I always try and make sure I am on top of its maintenance.
Though my Dad does like teasing me about the time I decided to drive from mine to his with the oil light on.
However, don’t worry, as my car got him back by just spilling out any oil he put in on his driveway.
While most of us at some point in our driving lives are going to have some “whoops” moments, it is well worth making sure you get into a pattern with some car maintenance tips.
So today I’ve put together some essential things you should check up on, from time to time.
Car Servicing
I’m looking at getting a new car at the moment and one thing I’ve been asked is if I have a service history of the car.
I actually have never driven enough miles in the year for it to need a yearly service.
However, for my own piece of mind, I have decided to have it done. After all the professionals know what they are doing and can quickly spot any issues.
It also doesn’t cost a huge amount, so I would say no matter your mileage, look at having your car serviced once a year.
Tyre Pressure Checks
Your tyres are an integral part of your car and need to be looked after carefully.
While you can easily check the pressure at a local petrol station, or using home kits. I personally found that popping my car over to my usual garage was a much better bet.
Especially after I recently got two different readings at the petrol station on the same tyres. Within minutes of each other! Yup, I bet my face was a picture of confusion when that happened.
MOT Testing
After a car is 3 years old, it needs an MOT test.
They are really simple to book, for instance, you can book your car’s MOT in Stirling from Fife Autocentre website in minutes.
MOTs will check that your car is completely road legal. Giving you the chance to fix any issues and allowing you to get back on the road as quickly as possible.
So there you have some tips to hopefully get you off on the right foot when it comes to car maintenance.
However, what about you, what would be your top tip to a new driver for taking care of their car?
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Great tips my dad taught me some basics of car care and what to do in those situations when you have car trouble. It’s a good reminder for me to inspect my car.
My Dad has done the same for me – he’s really so much better at it than I am lol.
I have a 19 yo SUV. I know that I have to take extra good care of her to keep her running smoothly. Great tips!
You really do need to look to take extra care when the years pass don’t you.
I am yet to drive but there are some great tips in here for when I eventually get round to it!
Ekk good luck with learning to drive when you decide to go for it!
These are great tips. I remember my dad telling me, “just because it starts up when you turn the ignition doesn’t always mean that everything is okay.” That advice stuck to me like glue and I have been regularly taking my car for a check up and I never leave the house without checking the tires too.
Most definitely! It is so easy to think just because it is running everything is OK!
This is such great advice! Super important to know!
Most definitely I think if you drive you need to know the essentials.
We dont have a car but i can imagine the maintenance is very important. Glad to have these tips in case we ever do get a vehicle!
Most definitely most knows if you do have one!
These are great tips! I think it’s important to check oil and be good to your brakes. A lot of aggressive driving can lead to faster brake wear.
Most definitely – they are such important parts of your car!
This is so important sometimes we forget to check on our cars, however, we must always keep it up to date on all services so that we can continue relying on it
It can be so easy to just forget can’t it – definitely something we need to keep in mind though.
Excellent tips! It’s so important to learn about car maintenance as soon as you start driving!
It really is – you need to make sure your on top of it all from the off!
Car maintenance is very important. I try to stay on top of mine because repairs can be expense.
It really is – the quicker you find an issue, it means it is often easier to deal with.
I keep my cars a long time so maintenance is very important to me. Generally, it’s cheaper to maintain than buy a new car.
It really can be for such a long time – it’s only nearing the end of its life I think that changes.
I have just gotten a new car few months ago and glad to learn about this post. I didnt know much about MOT test and glad you have included in here.
Sounds like I brought it up at the right time then yay!
Definitely one of those purchases that for the most part will take care of you so long as you take care of it. Getting those checkups and staying up to date with maintenance can be tricky but driving knowing you’ve diminished the chances of something going wrong is totally worth it. Great info here and thanks for posting this!
Most definitely I think as long as we take care of our items, they stay better for longer.
These are such great tips! I know nothing about cars and realized a few days ago when I ran out of gas on the side of the road that I need to know more!
Oh no! What a nightmare – I hope you weren’t there too long!
Currently I dont own a car at the moment, but when I did some of these things I didnt know. Thanks for the tips Iwill keep thse in mind.
No problem at all – hopefully glad to have helped some people with car tips!
so many things to keep on top of, but I wouldn’t be anywhere without my car!
I am the same, I can only get out because of it so important!
I always used to pride myself on being able to service my own car, but can’t these days as they are too complicated. Mine needs a service soon
That’s amazing that you used to be able to! Wish I was that good!
These are all such important points! I do a lot of long journey to and from university so checking everything is ok is something I end up having to do quite often!
It is so important to keep on top of it all – especially before a long trip!