5 maintenance tips to keep your car driving smoothly

At Steve Sorensen Mechanical, we know that the cost of vehicle repairs and servicing can add up over time. The problem is that if you don’t take care of your car, those expenses can sky rocket and you can be out of pocket sooner rather than later.

Vehicle repairs and servicing

 
If you want to save money on costly repairs, then you need to have regular services to keep your car in tiptop shape. In between services, there are also other actions you can take, which will help to keep your car running smoothly. These are fairly inexpensive, when compared to vehicle repairs and servicing and will help to lengthen the life of your car.

So make sure you incorporate the following 5 tips into your maintenance schedule and help reduce your vehicle repairs and servicing costs.

1.    Check your brakes: Brake pads can be inexpensive to replace, but they can cause a lot of additional damage if you ignore the warning signs and end up with metal on metal.

2.    Check your oil: Not many people check their oil as often as they should. If you engine runs dry then you are really in trouble and I don’t want to tell you the cost of replacing an engine. So don’t go there. Check your oil at least monthly and keep it topped up with the correct oil for your engine.

3.   Check your tyres: Underinflated tyres cause your engine to burn more fuel, so check your tyre pressure monthly. Also rotate your tyres regularly to ensure an even wear.

4.   Check your coolant: If your engine overheats, you can be in big trouble so check the level of your coolant monthly and keep it topped up. 

5.   Check your air filters: Clogged filters can reduce the running efficiency of your engine and result in higher fuel costs. So check your filters and replace them when needed.

So if you want to avoid costly vehicle repairs and servicing, make sure that you keep your vehicle in good shape between your regular mechanical services. Call us on 07 3809 2711 for all your servicing and repair needs.