Here are 5 quick tips to ensure that your car is long lasting and kept in good condition.

• Wash your car regularly: Especially during rainy periods. Cars are always on the road, and always encountering new forms of dirt and dust. So the only way to keep your car looking fresh, and new for a long time is to keep it regularly. Don’t worry whether this would ruin the paint, because what would ultimately result in your car rusting is the amount of direct, mixed with water that stains your car.

• If you go to a water-based car wash, always hand dry your car after: Always dry your car, even after rainy days. With the dirt sitting on your car for extended periods of time, evaporate water on the car pushes the dirt to the surface corroding your car faster over time. It is best to keep your car hand dried, especially when the rain contains acidic minerals.

• Check the tire pressure regularly: Don’t risk a flat tire and unstable breaking. Checking your tire pressure is important and easy to do! It is all available on the tire placard and can be filled at most gas stations.

• Check your oil level: Motor oil is important to keep lubricating your breaks. Often time this is overlooked and can easily wear out your breaks over time.
• Check your car and key battery: The worse thing that could happen is to be late for a meeting, and your car battery dies. Now you have to call NRMA, wait, and get help jump starting your car. Not a fun experience. Checking your car battery regularly is simple and easy to do. Check the battery terminals to find any corroded areas. Battery corrosion can lead to subpar energy usage and eventually to a dead battery. Always undo the black terminal first, after which do the red terminal to clean the battery. Use a wire brush and a terminal cleaner leaving it free from rust. Make sure to wipe thoroughly and dry.

The car is an expensive and important asset. Keeping it cleaned and cared for will keep it lasting for a long time. For more times on how to take care of your car, check out the NRMA website.

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