Tune up your car: top maintenance tasks

Cars are the most versatile means of transport that exist today thanks to their carrying capacity and their speed. The car is a great help for a family unit. It is also essential for some workers to reach their workplaces when public transport does not allow it, or when there is a large difference in time between commuting to work by bus or metro and doing so in your own vehicle.

The main problem they pose is that they have a very high price. Both because of how useful they are and because of their price, it is vital to keep your car properly maintained.

Car insurance

First of all, you will need good car insurance. Apart from the fact that it is compulsory to have a policy – even when the vehicle is not being driven – you will save yourself a great deal of headaches.

Car insurance is there to keep you protected in the event of an accident, especially if you have a fully comprehensive policy. In addition, depending on the policy you take out, certain repairs and expenses will be covered: towing, tyre changes, windscreen replacement, etc. It is advisable to compare car insurance quotes in order to take out the one that is most suitable for you.

Cleaning inside and out

It may seem silly, but if you want your car to last more years, it is important to keep it clean inside and out. Moreover, travelling in a clean vehicle is much more pleasant than doing so in a dirty, neglected one.

When cleaning, don’t limit yourself to making the bodywork shine. Go inside, vacuum the dust, clean the floor mats, use a product to clean the dashboard and the steering wheel. One part you should keep very clean is the windscreen wipers, which, if very dirty, can impair your visibility while driving and can even damage your car’s windscreen.

Car fluids

Your car, like your own body, needs fluids to function. Check the levels of the oil, the coolant, the water, etc. If any of them are low, make sure to top them up and use top-quality products, which also includes petrol.

Air conditioning

Nowadays it is unthinkable to imagine a car without air conditioning, both to cool the cabin in summer and to heat it during the coldest months. Air conditioning is comfort; indispensable in our day and age.

For proper operation, clean the filters or replace them with new ones, and recharge the system with gas a little before the hottest months of the year arrive.

Tyres

Tyres are crucial for your safety and for optimising how your car performs. For your safety and to save fuel and, therefore, money, you must keep your tyres in good condition.

Tyres are the part of the vehicle that makes contact between your car and the road, providing grip and traction. Poor condition of the tyres can put your physical integrity and that of the people travelling with you at risk.

Approximately, you should change your tyres after you have driven between 10,000 and 50,000 kilometres, although this figure may vary somewhat depending on other factors such as the type of driving you do or the quality of the tyres you use.