Maintaining a vehicle is not as complicated as it seems. While some points should be checked regularly, they will allow you to avoid situations that will cost you time and money… In this article, Mieux Assuré gives you all the tips for taking care of your car!
Check your tire pressure and wear
You should regularly pay attention to your tire pressure! It is advisable to check it once a month and when you are about to make long journeys. Indeed, over-inflated or under-inflated tires wear out more quickly. Depending on the model of your car, it varies between 1.8 and 3.4 bars.
You can find the ideal pressure for your car directly on the label located in the driver’s door opening or on the fuel tank flap. You can also check this information on your vehicle’s maintenance manual.
Check levels regularly
It is necessary to regularly check the different levels of your vehicle: coolant, brake fluid or oil level: check their condition once a month to avoid any breakdowns or other dangers. In addition, a lack of brake fluid can suggest a leak in the braking circuit .
As for the coolant, its level must always be between the “min” and “max” of the reservoir.
Remember to change the oil
Every year or every 7,000 km, change the oil in your car . To do this, go to a garage so that a professional can change the engine oil and filter. The air and fuel filters will also be checked.
Brakes in good condition, essential!
If your car brakes poorly, if you hear a squeaking or abnormal noises when braking, it is essential to check the condition of your brakes, or even change them. Even without this malfunction, we advise you to regularly check the condition of your brake pads. If you are not a professional, you can still carry out a visual inspection of the discs and pads in order to check the state of wear of the braking components.
Maintaining your car according to the seasons
You need to be able to take care of your car according to the seasons. Even if maintaining an electric car is easier than a thermal car, each vehicle deserves that you take care of it and especially in winter!
In winter, your windshield washer must be adapted to winter temperatures. In addition, pay attention to your battery, which can run out more quickly in cold weather. Finally, depending on the region in which you live, remember to respect the Mountain Law which requires you to equip your wheels with snow tires, 4-season tires or even chains.
When the good weather arrives, give your car a spring cleaning. Your bodywork and interior may have been damaged by the cold and bad weather.
Finally, in summer, check the condition of your tires, their pressure, as well as the level of the various fluids. Also have your air conditioning checked!
Check the condition of your lights
You must pay careful attention to the proper functioning of your lights. Replace your defective bulbs and if possible, try to keep a box of bulbs in your car in case of a breakdown!
At Mieux Assuré, we insure your car
Despite all your precautions to maintain your vehicle, at Mieux Assuré, we advise you to choose the assistance option to be calm in the event of a breakdown, accident or collision. This guarantee, to be added to your insurance policy, is essential to allow you to drive with peace of mind.