Everyday driving takes its toll on a car. From potholes to changing weather conditions, there are a lot of variables that can quickly degrade key components and leave your car looking - and feeling - worse for wear.
Here at Prestige Cars Kent we have over 300 cars that have all been professionally prepared, so if your car is feeling a little tired, then head over to our site to make a change. But even if you’re behind the wheel of a new car, some simple measures can help to prolong its life and that’s just what we’ll be looking at in this article.
Regular cleaning
It might sound simple, but giving your car a frequent clean can help to prevent all sorts of nasties from creeping in - particularly during winter. By cleaning your car regularly, you ensure that all of the grime and grit that accumulates during daily driving isn’t allowed to cling on, where it could turn into rust or corrosion.
Remember, never use dish soap to clean a car - it can strip the protection of paint - but use a dedicated cleaner and a microfibre mitt or cloth. Wash down with fresh water and towel dry. Your car’s paint will thank you for it.
Driving smoothly
Adjusting your driving style can have a big impact on your car’s longevity. Try changing up the gears a little earlier to put less stress on the engine while being smooth and gradual with the brakes can get them to last a little longer, too.
However, we’d still recommend revving your car fully every few hundred miles or so. Doing so will help to ‘clean’ the engine of any sooty deposits and ensure that it’s running as cleanly as possible.
Regular servicing
Servicing might seem like a chore but it’s something that can have a marked effect on your car’s lifespan. Sticking to regular service intervals will ensure that key components in your car - such as oil and pollen filters - are removed and replaced, leaving your car to run as effectively as can.
Here at Prestige Cars Kent we provide full servicing facilities, so if your car is in need of some looking after then get in touch today.
Changing of tyres
Tyres are vital to the proper functioning of a car. They’re the only point of contact between the vehicle and the road surface, after all, so ensuring that they’re in good condition is essential. We’d recommend checking over the sidewalls of the tyres at regular intervals and looking out for any cuts or bulges. These can often occur after you’ve hit a pothole, so double-check them if you’ve dropped into one recently.
Keep them properly inflated to the recommended pressures - you can find these inside the vehicle handbook or inside the driver’s door on a special panel - and this will ensure that they’re rolling efficiently, too. Finally, check the tread - the legal limit in the UK is 1.6mm - using a dedicated tyre tread gauge, if you have any concerns, get in touch today and we’ll be happy to assist.
Fixing broken bulbs
Your car’s bulbs are vital for ensuring that you can see - and be seen - when you’re out on the road. It’s a good idea to look them over from time to time as a way of double-checking that they’re all working as they should. It’s easiest with a friend or relative nearby, as they can walk around the car while you operate all of the lights and indicators to spot whether any are defective.
They’re not a tricky car repair, either, and you can do this at home yourself. However, if you’ve got any concerns then we’d always recommend getting in touch with a professional to assist.
Consider a warranty
A warranty is a great way of protecting yourself against any future mechanical mishaps which might crop up. Having this background cover will make sure that you can get on the move again quickly, even if your car has had a serious breakdown.
At Prestige Cars Kent we offer our PCK Care Warranty, which brings an unlimited number of claims and inclusive diagnostic fees on any car we sell. Get in touch with the team today if you’d like to find out more.