Maintain your Car & Tyres for your own safety

It is a known fact that if you do not regularly check your car for wear and tear in its components  – then you might face a rough driving experience.  

Getting your car locked up in the garage for days and starting it again after weeks will heavily impact its performance. Why? Because a moving car is healthy and an idle car is not safe to drive later. It doesn’t matter which part of UK are you from (Yorkshire or any other) maintaining a car care regime will improve your car health. Essential car care becomes more critical when your car is not moving like it used to. It will regulate your car’s mechanics and avoid issues like a dead battery.
Let’s see what basic steps you can perform staying at home to keep your car safe:

Check power steering fluid

As your car is parked and there is very less movement between engine and other components such as the steering wheel, there is a high chance it might lose its balance due to deterioration of power steering fuel. You can find out the steering fluid level easily by looking at the label “steering” on the container instilled in the internal part of the car.

Tyre & pressure checks

You just cannot ignore your tyres as they are the most affected aspect due to restricted movement. Flat spots is a common issue which is caused when the full weight of vehicle is sitting on tyres. Best approach is to take your car out for a quick drive. Tread depth is also a problem area and you should keep an eye on this. For making sure the pressure is right, you can use a pressure gauge at home. If you feel your tyres are not in optimum condition (pressure, tread or other issues) -you can buy tyres from Ossett Tyre House (01924271081) and they will help you choose the right match for your vehicle.

Check Brake Pads and Rotors

It is common knowledge that the major control system of the brake is done by its pads and rotors as it is the first component to get in contact while pressing the brake pedal. They are linked with the tyres as they are used to stop the tyres when needed , you need to check if too much friction has caused brake rotors and pads to corrode. Also if you smell a burning odor while hitting the brakes you should know it’s time to get it checked.

Keeping simple car check techniques in mind will not only help you achieve a smooth vehicle performance but also will save up on extra costs linked to deterioration of the vehicle.