subject: Why It Is Important To Keep Your Car In Good Condition [print this page] Every car driver out there understands the importance of keeping their vehicle in good condition, but not everyone follows these rules. If you dont you could find yourself with a broken car and expensive repair bills, so it is well worth your time and money getting it serviced every now and then.
There are some things that you can do yourself when it comes to looking after your car, such as checking the oil, water and tyres. You should always keep your tyres fully inflated, which you can do for free at most petrol stations, otherwise you could end up with a flat tyre or, even worse, you could be pulled over by the police and issued with a warning.
It is also incredibly important that you keep the outside of your car clean. This may sound like something that is more for aesthetic value than safety, but if any of your windows are dirty, including your front and rear windscreens, you could pose a hazard to yourself and other drivers.
If you are unable to see out of your windows due to dirt you can be fined by the police. Going into the back of another car because your windscreen was too dirty to tell there were other drivers on the road is not a laughing matter, and so you should do your best to keep your car as clean as possible.
In hand with this comes your screen wash bottle, which should be topped up on a regular basis. It is actually an offence to be driving with an empty screen wash bottle and you receive a fine of up to 1,000 and 3 points on your licence if you do not follow this rule.
One of the easiest ways to make sure that your vehicle is in prime condition throughout the year is to have it serviced. You might think that this is an expense you cannot afford, but it could actually uncover minor problems that would have turned into much more serious ones had they been left to their own devices. This could not only save you from a nasty car accident but also save you money on your insurance, which is always a plus.
You should get your car serviced at least once a year, although each car make and model is different so you should look at your car handbook to find out the exact recommendation.
