Whether you take your vehicle in for professional treatment such as an oil change, 21-point inspection or professional cleaning inside and out or you try to handle the maintenance yourself, keeping up with basic routine maintenance can save you money, headaches and maybe even extend the life of your vehicle. Of course, most people don’t think about car maintenance until something goes wrong and a repair is needed, but being proactive and following simple tips can help you keep your vehicle running smoothly and even improve its resale value when the time comes to sell it. Visit www.EngineRevUp.com for Comprehensive Auto Guides

How can I improve the life of my car?

For example, washing your vehicles on a regular basis is one of the most important things you can do. Every day your cars are exposed to sun, salt, ice and grime that can deteriorate paint and cause corrosion under the chassis. Not to mention acidic bird droppings, tree sap, dead bugs and other airborne contaminants that eat away at paint. A clean car will not only look better but can actually improve fuel efficiency by reducing the drag that dirt and other particles create on the vehicle.

Other general maintenance tips include keeping your fluids topped up, checking tire pressure regularly and making sure the doors and sunroof are weathertight. Of course, parking your vehicles in a garage or other covered parking spot will protect them from the elements as well. And finally, if the check engine or other icon lights on your dashboard come on, don’t ignore them. These are your car’s way of telling you that something is wrong and should be checked out by a professional before the problem gets worse.