How to Take Care of Your Car on a Budget in the UAE
Buying a car is one of the most expensive decisions you make in your life. However, buying is not the only thing you need to consider, maintenance of the car can make a major hole in your pocket. It is especially important if you are living in the UAE and dealing with the hot summer days. The significance of the maintenance is also because when it comes to selling your car or you want to upgrade, the resale value of the car can make things easier for you.
But, you can save plenty of money just by taking extra care of your car. Here is what you can do to save spending more than needed when it comes to the maintenance of the car.
• Following the rules are on the road is important. It does not make you responsible citizens it also shows you are a responsible driver. Carless driving habits like jerky driving, sharp turns, are some of the actions that make a car wear faster.
• Washing your car by yourself saves you money. But, it is also recommended to have a thorough car wash every once in a while.
• Inspect your car engine regularly. Additionally, choose the recommended motor oil as it not only more offers more friction resistance to the engine but also improves the fuel average of the car by some degree to ensure you smooth and comfortable journeys.
• Rotate your tyres a few times every month. The front tyres tend to wear out faster than the rear tyres. Exchange them a few times will make them last longer.
• Do not allow your car to run idly for longer than 10 minutes. Only turn it on when needed because the use of fuel increases after some time which results in overheating of the car.
• Keep the speed limit in mind when driving on the road. Over speeding increases, the engine's fuel consumption and the overuse of this component of your car cause early wear to it.
• You can save a significant amount of money by doing some basic repairs yourself. It also saves you unnecessary visits to the mechanic every now and then. So, get more information about some basic repairs you can perform yourself.
• Wiper blades and vinyl seats are some of the things that need replacement more often as the hot summer affect them badly. You should wash these things more often and should apply some protective liquid on the seats so these can last longer.
• Learn about checking different parts of the car. Moreover, learn how to check and change the oil in the car.
• Get the services of a professional mechanic every two months or so. Obviously, you can take care of a lot of things by yourself but you still need the help of a professional to make sure everything is looked after.
