How Should I Take Care Of My Brand New Car?

Do you wash your car regularly?

Do you dry your car properly using proper tools after washing?

Do you clean splotches immediately as soon as they drop on your car?

Do you regularly have the tires and fluids of the car checked?

Do you have floor mats placed in your car?

Get into a regular routine of washing your car properly. Giving your car a bath once a week will remove any dirt or grime that it may have picked up on the road and keep it from doing lasting damage to the finish. Make sure you use a soap that won’t be too harsh on your paint. Also, always use a separate rag for cleaning your wheels to avoid rubbing brake dust into the surface.

Just letting your car drip-dry in the sun certainly is easy, but it’s definitely not good for its paint job. When water droplets evaporate, they leave any minerals or dirt they may have been holding onto — meaning, it’s as if you hardly washed your car. Grit and dirt can scratch and damage your paint job, leading to that dull, faded look that’s the opposite of what you want. After giving your car a thorough washing, follow it up right away with a good drying tool.

Tree sap, bird droppings, and other splotches are unsightly, but there’s more than one reason why you should clean them up right away. Not only can these deposits become much harder to remove after they dry and set, but they also may contain acids that can break down your car’s finish. Use a rag or mitt with mild soap and lots of water to gently scrub these splotches away before they have a chance to harden and cause damage to your car’s paint.

Most drivers don’t give much thought to their car fluids except for its oil levels and for the tires, the check comes only if they come across a visible physical damage or tear in its tread. You must know that your car has other fluids than just the oil running along powering the engine and that the tire pressure eventually decreases over time. More often, we end up checking or paying attention to the other fluids and tire pressure after there has been a breakdown or another major problem that has sprouted. Keep your car healthy to guarantee its long life.

If your car came with a set of floor mats, use them to keep the carpeting clean and free of stains. If the vehicle didn't come with carpeted mats, buy a set now. And consider buying a set of all-weather mats to protect the vehicle when the weather gets bad. There's nothing worse than snow, slush and mud on the floor.

All things considered, you should drive your car carefully. Try not to over exert the engine much and monitor the temperatures and take notice of any issue that comes up and if necessary, get it checked by a professional.