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5 Ways to Extend Your Vehicle’s Lifespan

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A vehicle is an investment. Naturally, you want to maximize the lifespan of any car you drive. While you shouldn’t drive a vehicle that’s dangerously old, you should consider what you can do to avoid needing to replace a car sooner than you may have expected.

The following are a few specific ideas to keep in mind. They’ll help you extend your car’s lifespan (and save you a lot of money in the long run).

Maximizing Your Car’s Lifespan: 5 Tips You Need to Know

Schedule Regular Maintenance

Yes, this is a simple tip, but it’s also one of the most important. Many people make the mistake of avoiding car tune-ups until they’re absolutely necessary because they don’t feel they can justify the cost right away.

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That’s an understandable impulse. However, by scheduling regular maintenance, you’ll actually save money in the long term by keeping your car in the best possible condition for as long as possible.

Scheduling regular tune-ups is also crucial for the safety of yourself and others on the road. Additionally, if you notice even “minor” issues (such as strange sounds you hadn’t noticed before), make sure you schedule professional service sooner rather than later. Seemingly minor problems are often signs of more significant issues that need to be addressed.

Change Your Oil Regularly

Owning a vehicle is a responsibility. Along with scheduling maintenance with professionals, you also need to stay on top of other upkeep tasks to ensure your vehicle is road-ready.

Changing your oil according to the manufacturer’s instructions is one of the more important. Oil protects the engine and lubricates essential components. Your car will reach the ends of its lifespan much sooner than it otherwise would if you frequently wait too long to change your oil.

Store Your Vehicle Properly

Not everyone has the option of storing their car in a garage. However, if you do, you should. Quite simply, the less your car is exposed to the elements, the less wear-and-tear it will go through over the years. If you don’t have a garage, ask an expert to recommend a tarp you could cover it with.

Familiarize Yourself with the Vehicle

Far too many vehicle owners don’t read their manuals until they need answers to specific questions. Don’t be one of them!

Setting aside a few minutes to read through your manual is a minor investment that can yield major savings. The more you know about your car, the more you’ll understand how to properly maintain it.

Drive Safe

Emphasizing safe driving is important for obvious reasons. On top of keeping you, well, safe, driving at a steady pace and avoiding risky behaviors will reduce the amount of wear-and-tear your car is put through. The thrill of stepping down on the pedal doesn’t make up for the danger and cost of indulging in your Formula 1 fantasies.

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Remember, you spent a lot of money for your vehicle. You’re only robbing from yourself if you don’t take steps to extend its lifespan. Fortunately, these simple tips will help you keep your car on the road for years.

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