It’s the same as your body, which only feels healthy and younger when you visit the doctor regularly. Your car needs the right kind of care too (although it probably won’t complain too loudly if you forget about it). After all, your car is entirely mechanical. Without the right attention at the right time, you could end up in an accident, or more seriously, your car may not get you to where you want to go in one piece. What to look for will always depend on the type of car you own. But – don’t worry – this guide will explain clearly all the information you need to maintain your vehicle in top condition, making it easy and affordable to extend the lifetime of your car and increase fuel efficiency. Got lost in the technical parts about engine oil and air filters? Read on – here you can become a real car-maintenance expert!
DIY to the Rescue:
You can’t believe how much car maintenance you can do by yourself. To save time and money, there are a number of simple car maintenance tasks that you can do by yourself. Examples are regular oil changes, tire rotations and changing your air filters. And if you feel lost in the hood, fear not, as our blog post about ‘The basic car maintenance tools every driver should have’ will give you a list of the bare minimum you need. [Link to the internal blog post on car maintenance tools.]
When to Call in the Big Guns:
Whatever you’re comfortable with doing yourself – from swapping out your windshield wipers to spark plugs to repainting the trim – know your limits. If you want to troubleshoot exhaust smoke, brake pulsing or oil leaks, call an expert. Maintenance jobs that should be scheduled and done by a professional include your vehicle’s oil and filter change, tire rotation, balancing and alignment, as well as vehicles built on unibody construction models. Remember your mechanic is to your vehicle as a doctor is to your health. Think of him or her as your mechanic. And think about it this way: would you go to the doctor with your car’s symptoms and then try curing it yourself with over-the-counter remedies? If you don’t know how (and aren’t scared silly of trying) to swap out a water pump, change a power steering belt (with or without the air conditioning belt), replace an exhaust manifold or refresh a transmission, leave it to the professional. Nervous about finding a good mechanic? Read ‘Finding a good car mechanic’ in our blog. [Link to internal blog about finding a mechanic]
Prevention is Key:
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, the saying goes. Bringing your car in for service on a regular basis will catch small issues before they turn into big – and expensive – ones. It’s an investment in your car, in a sense: a $35 oil change today could end up saving you hundreds on repairs tomorrow. Want to see the hard numbers? Take a look at our blog post “How preventive maintenance can save you money”. [Link to car repair shop blog post on preventive maintenance]
Tech to the Rescue:
The mobile phone is the secret weapon of the driver in the 21st century. Apps help you to check for any faults in your car and ones that can track your service schedule and enable you to make service appointments. There is an eye boggling array of apps and if you are too tired to make a choice here is our blog post ‘Must-have mobile apps for the best apps to keep your car running smoothly. [Link to internal blog post]
Hitting the Road with Confidence:
With a little knowledge and the resources outlined above, you can become your car’s proud maintenance minion. Staying consistent with preventive maintenance, DIY hacks, and trusted professional advice will give your car mileage to endure. Pop the hood. Lead with preventative care. Roll with the miles. Understanding the specific bottlenecks to implementation, and delivering targeted interventions that adjust business models, will lead to the sustainment of impact.Not only should organizations focus on implementing on-site workforce safety protocols, but also building local technical capacities to develop sustainable targets. Capabilities to lead in times of change, to refresh stalled sales pipelines and to resurge cost and productivity initiatives Leaders are once again reinvigorated to activate organizational transformation – helping them identify the change needed to win, and supporting them as they unlock the next level of performance.
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