5 Money-Saving Car Tips for the New Year
With the advent of the new year, many of us are looking for ways that we can save money in 2020. One of the simplest ways that you can save money is by making smart decisions on your car! Preventative maintenance can help you save thousands of dollars over time. Because Shelby Automotive in Shelby, NC, wants to help you make informed decisions about your car this year, we put together some easy tips to guide you:
- Check Your Tires- Take a reading of your tire pressure monthly. When you keep your tires properly inflated, you get better gas mileage. Look at your tire treads as well, and notice if they are wearing unevenly. When you get your tires balanced regularly, it will help them wear evenly, which enables your tires to last longer. (And you get more out of your investment!)
- Replace Your Air Filter- The air that goes into our engines to fuel combustion first passes through a filter. When this filter becomes blocked and the engine can’t get as much air, it will begin to lose power and run roughly. To keep your engine in optimal condition, replace your air filter at the regular interval recommended by your car’s manufacturer or a professional technician.
3. Change Your Brake Pads- If you continue to use your brake pads when they are worn, they can cause expensive damage to your braking system. Always replace your brake pads when they have reached the end of their use! If you need a professional technician’s opinion about when your brake pads should be changed, contact Shelby Automotive.
4. Survey Your Car’s Fluids- If your car runs out of any of its vital fluids, be it oil, antifreeze, brake fluid, power steering fluid, or transmission fluid, costly damage is likely to occur. Stave off expensive and inconvenient issues by regularly topping off your fluids.
5. Schedule Regular Oil Changes- When you avoid oil changes, the oil you have becomes less and less able to lubricate the inner parts of your engine correctly. Over time these parts will begin to grind and generate heat. Your engine becomes hugely at risk for seizure (which could require an expensive engine replacement- yikes!) Regularly scheduling oil changes keeps your engine well-lubricated and will help add years to its life. Shelby Automotive can help you make sure your oil is getting changed on schedule!
Fend off expensive bills this year and save money by regularly caring for your car! It’s easy to do when you follow some straightforward maintenance measures. Shelby Automotive in Shelby, NC, wants to help you save money through car care! Call us at (704) 484-9900 to schedule an appointment for an oil change, brake service, tire balance, or whatever else your car needs!