Auto Care: Keep Your Car Looking Shiny New
by SolveYourProblem.com

A car is one of your most precious possessions. So to keep your car gleaming and shinning and make it look “brand new” you have to take proper care of your car. Proper maintenance will save your money in the long run. If you plan to sell your car your resale value for the car will be maximized.

A car picks up lots of dirt and dust from the road. The dirt accumulates on the body of the car. So you should rub your car everyday with a dry cloth. Make sure you clear every corner where dust can accumulate. Also clean the rims. Wash the car at least once a month. If the car is exposed to rain, it can have marks of water droplets. The marks become prominent when they are dried in sun. So wash and dry your car immediately after it is drenched in rain. Use a quality car shampoo for washing. For drying use a soft clothe preferably a terry cloth, which are very good absorbent and will not leave any scratch on the body of your car.

To maintain the shiny look and the color of your car, wax it once a month (or quarterly at least). Before waxing you must clear all the dirt. While waxing keep the car under a shade. Use qualitative wax. Apply the wax on the body of your car in a circular motion. Once you have finished applying the wax use a soft terry cloth to remove the excess wax. After completing the body wax apply tire wax. Look for tire wax that comes in trigger spray, as they are easy to apply. Waxing is a time consuming task. So if you do not have enough time to spare you can send your car to an auto dealer. You also need to take of the car seats. If your seats are of leather use a leather conditioner to clean it. Also clean the dashboard, steering and accelerator of the car.

Your car needs regular inspection. To prevent rust try to avoid corrosion. Check all fluids including brakes and power steering. Have a check on the battery cables. The cars tires should be checked once in a month. Inflated tires result loss of fuel efficiency. You must inspect the air filtration system, it must not have any clog or damage. To make the glass of your car stronger use resins. If your glass is damaged resins will create a repair that will be difficult to detect. If there is any paint damage don’t leave the surface bare. Apply touch up paint immediately to that portion.

Have a garage for your car. Parking your car inside a garage will protect it from rain and cold winter. You can improve the mileage of your car by using the right oil. Go for energy conserving motor oil that contains friction-reducing additives.

Don’t forget to send your car to the motor mechanic for servicing at least once a year. Obey the car care maintenance. Proper attention and care will keep intact the new-look of your car.

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