Car Maintenance Problems: 5 Simple Ways to Avoid Them!

We’ve learned over the years, that some of the biggest car maintenance problems car owners face are simply because they avoid performing simple, routine tasks.

That’s why we thought we’d share some of the simple ways you can avoid these problems while preserving and extending your car’s life.

Yes, it seems too simple. You might be wondering how washing your car can keep it problem-free. Think about it. In the winter, road salts stick like glue to the undercarriage. In the summer, pollen, bugs, sap, bird droppings, and pollen find a way to adhere to your vehicle.

All of these environmental hazards can damage the undercarriage and corrode paint. Not to mention, destroying the integrity of your car’s safety systems.

Our technicians recommend that you take your vehicle to the car wash at least twice per month to remove all that gunk. Help preserve and keep essential car parts and systems performing at their best.

Tires roll with you through all kinds of weather. Without them, you’re not going anywhere. An essential part of safe transportation, you can’t just put on tires and forget about them. 

From freezing weather to hot summer sun, the needs of your tires change. That’s why it’s necessary to check your tire pressure regularly.  Tires that wear unevenly are a safety hazard and affect gas mileage. 

Your owner’s manual will tell you the right amount of air to put in your tires. The simple action of regular pressure checking your tires can save you on regular car maintenance repair!

Your car doesn’t run on gasoline alone. There are actually six fluids that every vehicle needs to operate correctly.

• Brake fluid

• Power Steering fluid

• Coolant

• Transmission Fluid

• Motor Oil

• Windshield Wiper Fluid

Check these seasonally to ensure the optimal performance of your vehicle.

A worn out belt or hose can place you at risk of getting stranded on the highway.

Routinely checking power steering, radiator, air conditioning, etc. belts and hoses is the difference between a full-blown failure and just simple car maintenance. Save yourself the headache of a big car repair bill and keep your systems running at peak efficiency.

Check those belts and hoses!

The quick and easy task of replacing your old air filter with a new one is essential for the proper performance of your vehicle. Designed to keep dirt and debris away from the engine, your air filter performs the necessary function of protecting the engine. 

By changing out the air filter regularly, you keep your car engine happy. 

That also means better fuel efficiency. Routinely following these quick, easy tasks is like putting extra money in your wallet. Take the time. It will pay you back in spades.