Car Care - The Not So Common Tasks
Let's face it; automobiles are a financial black hole.
The second you drive one off the lot it drops its value by a few thousand dollars.
This is why it is very important for any car owner to try to maintain ones car value as long as possible.
This short article will help you to perform some simple and uncommon acts to keep you car as good as new for as long as possible.
We all know that washing and waxing your car is very important to preserving its paint and shine, but you may not know that a majority of rust and rot forms underneath your car.
Many car owners don't generally think of the bottom of your car as a place for decay, but there is a simple solution for this.
Your car can be undercoated with a spray on adhesive called undercoating.
Check out your local auto supply store for prices and instructions of application.
In the north this may be even more important as large volumes of road salt are present on the roads for snow removal which can further expedite the erosion of the bottom of your car.
The way in which many car owners drive also may lengthen or shorten the life of your car.
Most of us take our cars for granted while driving, but if you drive slower and avoid large potholes, stay off dirt roads and actively avoid large objects in the road.
You can get 50,000 or more miles out of the life of your car.
Cars may not have a conscious, but it will provide for you longer if you show it love.
Most of us shake the dirt out of our car mats and vacuum the rugs occasionally, but giving our car rugs a good shampoo once in a while will also aid in keeping the look of our cars young and vibrant.
Most rug cleaners now have small attachments that will work well in the tight areas of our cars.
It also will leave your car smelling fresh and new once again.
Finding a good mechanic is also a key part of caring for your car.
Research mechanic reviews and talk to many locals before finding the right mechanic.
Build a strong relationship with a local mechanic and ensure that they place you on a good tune up schedule for your vehicle.
Do not be "Penny wise and Pound Foolish" with your car as if you do not get the regular maintenance performed on your car, its value will be depleted rapidly.
Keep your owner's manual and double check your mechanic to ensure that all the maintenance is being done properly.
Also keep a file and a log for each of your vehicles as the simple fact of knowing that someone took good records of their vehicle says to a potential buyer that the car was well taken care of.
The second you drive one off the lot it drops its value by a few thousand dollars.
This is why it is very important for any car owner to try to maintain ones car value as long as possible.
This short article will help you to perform some simple and uncommon acts to keep you car as good as new for as long as possible.
We all know that washing and waxing your car is very important to preserving its paint and shine, but you may not know that a majority of rust and rot forms underneath your car.
Many car owners don't generally think of the bottom of your car as a place for decay, but there is a simple solution for this.
Your car can be undercoated with a spray on adhesive called undercoating.
Check out your local auto supply store for prices and instructions of application.
In the north this may be even more important as large volumes of road salt are present on the roads for snow removal which can further expedite the erosion of the bottom of your car.
The way in which many car owners drive also may lengthen or shorten the life of your car.
Most of us take our cars for granted while driving, but if you drive slower and avoid large potholes, stay off dirt roads and actively avoid large objects in the road.
You can get 50,000 or more miles out of the life of your car.
Cars may not have a conscious, but it will provide for you longer if you show it love.
Most of us shake the dirt out of our car mats and vacuum the rugs occasionally, but giving our car rugs a good shampoo once in a while will also aid in keeping the look of our cars young and vibrant.
Most rug cleaners now have small attachments that will work well in the tight areas of our cars.
It also will leave your car smelling fresh and new once again.
Finding a good mechanic is also a key part of caring for your car.
Research mechanic reviews and talk to many locals before finding the right mechanic.
Build a strong relationship with a local mechanic and ensure that they place you on a good tune up schedule for your vehicle.
Do not be "Penny wise and Pound Foolish" with your car as if you do not get the regular maintenance performed on your car, its value will be depleted rapidly.
Keep your owner's manual and double check your mechanic to ensure that all the maintenance is being done properly.
Also keep a file and a log for each of your vehicles as the simple fact of knowing that someone took good records of their vehicle says to a potential buyer that the car was well taken care of.
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