Important Car Maintenance

It is always important to keep up to date on all of your maintenance requirements for your vehicle. There are lots of things you should do on a regular basis but luckily most of them are quick 5 minute jobs that are very easy to do. If you follow the list below you are sure to save hassle and pain later on as well as money by keeping your car at top health and performing these regular small and yet very important maintenance jobs.







Keep a Schedule - Always keep a schedule for maintenance jobs to hand. This way you won’t miss off anything important and most jobs only take a few minutes to do. It’s easy to forget to check up on your vehicle when you are busy, so keep a schedule.

Do your own oil change - Undertaking a regular oil change is very important maintenance for your car. Its easy and quick to undertake an oil change with your car so save time and money and complete one yourself.

Cool it! - Don’t let your car run at a high temperature. Check your coolant levels in the radiator and make sure to top it up when it’s low. This only takes a minute to do.

Spark Plugs - Your spark plug is essential to the smooth and efficient running of your vehicle but spark plugs run out every 10,000 miles approximately. Make sure you check them as appropriate and replace them at least every 10,000 miles. It’s a 15 minute job that will save you time, money and the environment.

Window Washer - Make sure you top up your washer fluid to help clean up your windows during the summer and keep them ice free in the winter. You will really appreciate doing this important regular maintenance when you really need those windows ice free!

Wheel Bolts - You should always perform regular checks on the tightness of lug bolts on your wheels. If your car has undergone any work make sure to check the lug bolts after 10 or 20 miles in order to ensure your car’s security. This is a vital check to ensuring your car is safe to use.

Safe Brakes - Brakes are one of the most important safety features of your vehicle so make sure you look after your brakes. Inspect your brakes at least twice every year for general wear and tear damage to avoid any brake failure disasters. This will not only save you money but it will also potentially save your life.