Who does not get extremely excited after buying a new car? After you’ve bought your dream car, you start to worry how to make it last as long as possible in its best condition. Here are some things to remember after you put yourself behind the wheel:
• During the break-in period, keep your speed under 55 mph (88 km/h) or to the speed recommended by the car’s producer.
• Do not leave your new car to idle for long periods — this is the best advice for prolonging the life of your car especially during breaking.
• Use only light to medium acceleration, keeping the engine rpms less than 3,000 especially at the first few hours of driving.
• Ask whether the gas you buy is filtered at the pump and if the station has a policy about changing the pump filters regularly. Your car might be a subject to dirty gasoline as some stations don’t have pump filters; make sure to find a reputable station and stick to it.
• When you get stuck in mud or snow, don’t make the problem worse by damaging an expensive part of your dream car. It is better to gently rock your car in an attempt to free it. Changing from forward to reverse repeatedly, as well as spinning tires at high speeds will generate lots of heat and spell trouble for transmissions, clutches, differentials, and other expensive parts. It may be cheaper to call for help rather than risk big repair bills.
• Storing your car in a proper way when you are not going to use it for long time may prevent unnecessary damages and bills.
• Protect the finish by washing and waxing the car every now and then.
• Finding a shaded parking when you do not have a garage is a very good advice. If no shaded parking is in hand, use a car shade to minimize the light’s effects.
• When the rainy season starts it is essential to use floor mats to protect the carpets. Rubber mats are the best when your surrounding environment is muddy because they do not move and are easy to clean.
• If you are enjoying a fancy car with leather finishing, you are vulnerable to have solid leather seats after few years. You should always use leather cleaning materials to remove dirt and stains .you may also apply leather protection formulas to preserve the shine of your car.
• Got a baby on board! You may enjoy traveling around with your baby in its seat, but you may also avoid worrying about the food bits and liquids that accumulate under the baby seat by placing a plastic or thick leather sheet under it.
