The last few years people have been trying to hold onto their vehicles and not replace them and buy new vehicles. To keep your vehicle in great condition we have 3 great tips that are affordable that can help you keep your vehicle looking like new.
Know how to handle a tire blow out. This is not an extremely common occurrence but if handled incorrectly can lead to a lot of damage and expensive repairs. An important factor is to remain calm which is a lot easier said than done. Don’t erratically slam on the brakes, this will cause the vehicle to become off balanced. Release the accelerator gradually. Releasing the accelerator quickly just like slamming on the brakes will cause an imbalance and is more likely to lead in loss of control of the vehicle. Gently steer to to the side of the road out of traffic to keep your self safe from being hit.
Keep the inside of your vehicle clean. The best kept secret on how to do this is baby wipes. Baby wipes can help clean up crumbs from eating in the car and even help clean stains out of the upholstery. Spilling drinks in your cup holder is inevitable, use a baby wipe to clean up a fresh spill or a dried sticky mess. We all find our selves waiting and waiting in a drive thru line at some point, why not pull out a baby wipe and wipe down your dashboard while you wait.
Replace your windshield wipers every six months to a year. Wiper blades wear out over time and especially in exposure to harsh temperatures, high or low. When the blades become torn or cracked they are not effective at removing the rain from your window during a rainstorm. If worn down they can start making scratches on your windshield.
Terry and Ann
