You’ve bought the car of your dreams. It’s powerful, turns heads on the street, and it’s acres of leather envelop you in incredible comfort. There’s more tech in it than there was in the rocket that went to the moon. And now you have to take care of it. Here’s how:
Wash It
Keep the exteriors and interiors clean. Wash it regularly so dust, and other rubbish doesn’t settle on it and destroy that multi-coated paint job. Get it detailed from top to bottom. Ensure it gets waxed regularly too. Ideally, visit the official showroom or a specialized car care center to keep your ride looking like new.
Stick to The Maintenance Schedule
Ensure that you follow the maintenance schedule set by the manufacturer. The schedule is designed to ensure that your car delivers optimum performance at all times. Regular servicing also ensures longevity for all the parts. It also makes your luxury car a reliable machine.
Fluid Check
Just like you, your car needs fluids to perform well. Check engine oil, coolant, and washer fluid levels from time to time. You could ask for these to be checked during servicing, but it would help if you knew how to check these and top up at least the coolant and washer fluid yourself.
Tire Inspection
As long as you drive carefully, your tires should last for a long time. But you should check the tire pressure once every 30 days to ensure they’re not over or under-inflated. Maintaining the right pressure will help optimized fuel efficiency, ride quality, and safety. It will also help maintain the lifespan of the tires. Ensure that you check the sidewall for damage from time to time as well. Ensure the tires are rotated, balanced, and aligned from time to time.
Basic Precautions
Enjoy your car, its power and features. But it would help to learn defensive driving and follow the rules. Follow the speed limit, stay alert, brake gently, ensure you have the right insurance coverage, and follow the maintenance guidelines set by the manufacturer. If you have a garage, park it indoors as often as you can. When you’re outside, try and park it in the shade.
Show your car some love and affection, and it will take care of you too. But the most important thing to do with it is drive it as much as you can.
