If you have an access to your dad’s car, more chances are that your dad takes care of maintenance of his car. But if you are owner, it is your responsibility to maintain your vehicle. It can be time and money consuming process but remember that the investment you make today will save your cash downward the way.

Your car won’t automatically take care of itself, so get in habit of regular maintenance of your vehicle. Don’t be like those collage students who changed their car’s oil once a year.

We are discussing some rudimentary things that surely help your car to stay in tip-top condition.

You Should Follow the Maintenance-Schedule recommended in Your Car’s Owner’s Manual

Don’t neglect the less frequently performed tasks such as oil changes, replacing transmission fluid, tire rotations etc, because these tasks are vital and ensures your car lifelong and  dynamic.

Don’t follow mechanic’s suggestions for maintenance of your vehicle because often they perform maintenance that your car really doesn’t require. For example many dealers or mechanics recommend coolant replacement after 30,000 miles but many of cars don’t need this service until it reaches four-times that. You can get best maintenance schedule by pulling out your owner’s menu. In this way you can avert from expensive repairs, replacements and inspections of greedy mechanics and keep your car whining for many years.

DIY Car Maintenance

As modern vehicles have become more complex and high-tech gadgetry, so they required proper trainer mechanics to correct the complex problems. But some jobs you can do yourself on almost all models to get rid of future problems:

• Keep your car maintained by changing oil every 5,000 miles.
• Change air filter of your vehicle every 12,000 miles.
• Rotate your car tires every 5,000 to 10,000 miles.

Keep Your Car Clean and Sparkling

What’s more after doing regular maintenance, another essential task is taking care of your vehicle by keeping it clean.

• Wash Your Car On Regular Basis

Your car has to face many of seasonal and environmental disorders such as sun, grease, salt, acid rains, tree saps, smog and bird poop and grimes. These all factors erode the paint and if they aren’t washed and cleaned properly. While fading to wash your car won’t effects instant damage but along the time your neglecting behavior for your vehicle must affects its re-sell value.

• Don’t use the inside of your car as a trash canister.

Adopt the habit to clean your car regularly so that it doesn’t look like a garbage can. Keep your car interior tidy and clean and you can use microfiber towels to make your life stress-free and enjoyable driving experience.