The saying "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" holds true in many situations, including car care! While a new car looks impressive, it won't stay in premium condition without some TLC on your end. Keeping up with your car's scheduled maintenance and attending to anything that goes wrong right away are essential for your car's optimal health. If you're hoping to get a reliable vehicle, one of the first steps you can take is to choose a make and model with high safety and reliability ratings. A vehicle that's known for its reliability may be easier and less expensive to repair and maintain down the road. However, there are some universal measures you can take to extend your vehicle's life regardless of which make or model you get.
Maintain Your Vehicle
If you want your car to live a long life, keeping up with its regular maintenance schedule is one of the best ways to make that happen. One of the most frequent services that your car will require is an oil change. The timeline for an oil change varies based on your vehicle's age, make, and model. Your driving habits may also affect the right type of oil for your car's engine. Some sports cars, for instance, may do well with a performance-oriented oil that improves their responsiveness in demanding situations. Older vehicles may need tan oil designed for higher-mileage cars. Most cars should have their oil changed and their filters cleaned or replaced somewhere between 3,000 and 7,000 miles.
Get a Car Wash
When you think of maintenance tasks that you can do to keep your car in top shape, washing your vehicle may not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, keeping your car's exterior free of dirt, dust, pollen, and environmental pollutants will stave off rust, corrosion, and other problems that can reduce the integrity of your car's exterior. Cleaning the interior will prevent environmental pollutants from accumulating on surfaces and getting into the air filtration system. Overall, this creates a cleaner and healthier operating environment.
Use Good Replacement Parts
Whether a part on your car ages and needs to be replaced or your vehicle gets into an accident and needs a part repaired, paying a little more for a high-quality part is worth it. Original equipment manufacturer parts, or "OEM" components, are produced based on a blueprint of the original part that needs to be replaced. Their performance is backed by a manufacturer's warranty.
If your car is due for service or needs attention, don't hesitate to contact our Chevrolet dealership in Richardson today to schedule an appointment.
