subject: New Car Needs Proper Maintenance [print this page] Check up tires and brakes first in the exercise. Clear the treads of tires of stones or gravel so that they are clear for efficient gripping. Check the level of brake fluid tank once in a week or whenever you feel so by using brakes. Check the battery terminals and clean them properly once a week and also the distilled water level if you are using the type. Clean both the wind screens at the front and the rear as well as the back view mirrors. Wipe the dash board every day and the interior including seats with a vacuum cleaner once in a week. Clean the dust of the exterior body with soft dust remover on a daily basis. It keeps the car look fresh and gleaming on road to give you satisfaction. Check the functioning of both headlights and tail lights and if necessary keep standby accessories to make it in operation. If you need a repair for parts from the mechanic, insist on genuine parts only from the manufacturer. Take extra precautions before the rains every year to save your car from the harsh climatic change.