Clean and maintain your new vehicle
Owning and driving a vehicle is second nature to the lifestyle of Australia and its residents. Our cars are as important to us Australian as your arms and legs are, as they are regarded as not just a luxury item but a necessity in our day to day life to help us commute from place to place regularly. Purchasing a vehicle is a major decision and investment made by Australians and several factors are taken into consideration in deciding whether to purchase a brand new or second hand vehicle. Depending on people’s income level and specific requirements, many of them choose a newly purchased vehicle over a second hand one. Regardless of their choice, cleaning and maintaining a vehicle is a regular commitment and responsibility of every owner. Let us look into some ways to clean and maintain your new vehicle:
- Protective accessories for the vehicle’s interior and exterior: Investing in cost-effective and long-lasting accessories for the interior and exterior of your vehicle will not only enhance its safety but will also add an element of convenience and customised features to your vehicle. Ensure that you choose accessories that are compatible and specifically designed, engineered and manufactured with the make and model of the vehicle you own. Common accessories you can purchase include bonnet protectors, headlamp protectors, front mudflaps, weather shields, a cargo area protector and carpet mats.
- Regular servicing is non-negotiable: Servicing your vehicle on a regular basis will be one of your biggest running and maintenance expenses. It will ensure your vehicle’s optimum, reliability, safety and efficiency. If you have thorough skills, knowledge and experience, you can self-service it but ideally, it should be done by a reputed and professional mechanic. Some vital steps in servicing your vehicle will include checking and replacing the engine oil, air filter, CV boots, exhaust system, brakes, fluids, radiators and battery. Refer to https://checklist.com/full-car-service-checklist/ as a guide to the different parts of the vehicle that need to be looked into when it is getting serviced.
- Use the correct fuel: Refer to the vehicle manual or ask the staff at the vehicle dealership about the right type of fuel to be used for your vehicle. Using incorrect fuel on your vehicle can cause a lot of problems in its engine transmission and jeopardise its safety.
- Protection from extreme weather: Try not to purchase a black coloured vehicle as it absorbs and radiates a lot of heat and sunlight. If your car is parked outside in an unshaded area often, use a sunshade to protect your interior from damage caused by sunlight. If you live in a cold and snowy environment, you need to clean your car’s windshield regularly and wipe off water from all its rubber parts to prevent it from freezing.
- Maintain vehicle’s paintwork: Having and maintaining your car’s paintwork in good condition will keep your vehicle looking ‘good as new’ for a long period of time and also provide protection to its bodywork. Chemicals such as wax, polish, paint protectants and sealants are applied across various parts and layers of the vehicle depending on the amount of detail and protection required in the relevant area. They protect the vehicle’s bodywork from wear and tear, rust, corrosion, scratches and dents. www.eastwood.com/how-to-paint-your-car-on-a-budget-eastwood-tech-library provides a comprehensive guide on easily doable and time-saving hacks on maintaining your vehicle’s paintwork regularly.
- Washing and cleaning your vehicle’s interiors: Cleaning both the exterior and interior parts of a car frequently will prevent build-up of dirt, grime and other forms of dirty unhygienic substances in your vehicle and maintain its appearance. There are several elements that go into cleaning your car but it commonly involves the use of car washing soaps and detergents, glass cleaners, suitable sponges and mops and a vacuum cleaner. Depending on the degree of cleaning you would like and how much money you are willing to spend, you can either buy cleaning products and the equipment and do it yourself or take it to a carwash for a more thorough clean. http://www.complex.com/sports/2014/04/how-to-wash-your-car-tips/ has a list of effective and detailed tips on how to clean your car thoroughly and efficiently.
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