subject: Maintaining Your Vehicle 2 [print this page] Maintaining Your Vehicle 2 Maintaining Your Vehicle 2
Car maintenance is a great way to make your yearly MOT a whole lot cheaper. Check these basic parts of your car and hopefully, by maintaining these things, you will save money.
Bodywork. If there is any damage to the bodywork of your vehicle then get it looked at as soon as you can. rust spreads and can be treated, but left unaided and it will ravage your vehicle.
Wipers. Wiper blades are the forefront of the car as you can't see through a greasy screen. Even if the screen wash is topped up, the wiper blades need to be at their best to remove it, and not just smear it causing more problems. Check them on a monthly basis to ensure their upkeep.
Engine oil. Check the engine oil is over its minimum and under the maximum, and if you are taking a long journey then make sure you check it before. High oil consumption can indicate there is a problem with the engine like a leak, so if you suspect anything then make sure you get a professional to check it out.
Toolkit. Make sure that you keep a toolkit in the car in case of emergency, and check it has had nothing borrowed out of it. Make sure that you have all the tools to be able to change a tyre and jack the car if you need to.
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