Give your car some one-on-one time

Having suffered months of neglect and no activity due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it may be crucial to treat your car to some pampering.

A car is an expensive asset that is purchased in your lifetime, to take care of your investment is simple with the following 3 simple tips:

Tip Top condition

To keep an engine healthy and at peak performance, service it regularly or once you have reached the annual or kilometres service interval and be sure to always use a reputable workshop.

Always inspect your vehicle. Often check the oil, water, brake fluid levels, tyre pressure and keep battery terminals clean and protected from corrosion.

Always be cautious while driving. Be alert for foreign or suspicious-looking objects, rock or packets as it could damage your vehicle.

Avoid rapid acceleration and harsh braking.

If your car has been standing, start it and let it idle for a bit at least once a week to keep the battery charged and everything in running order.

Move it slightly to avoid flat spots on the tyres.

But it is much better to drive it, even if it is a short trip of 10km or a drive around the neighbourhood. Petrol has an expiry date, after 6 months at high temperatures if exposed, expires.

Spick and span

It is always good to keep your car clean inside and out. Dirt on a car, such as dust, fuel, brake fluid, bird droppings, tree saps and bugs can damage and corrode your paint.

Use quality products to clean and polish your vehicle, if you discover dents and scratches, it should be dealt with quickly to avoid rust.

If you can, it is best to park your car undercover to avoid any weather damage.

Safeguard

With the amount of vehicle theft and hijackings, it is always advisable to install a tracker. Vehicle trackers can offer so much more than stolen vehicle recovery, using GPS/GSM technology, you can personally monitor and track the location of your vehicle via a smartphone app.

This enables you to proactively check to ensure your car is safe. Premium services offer additional features and benefits, namely, proactive alerts (movement notifications), notifications on standard risk (battery disconnection) and zone management that alerts you when entering a crime hotspot.

“Remember, life is about the journey,” says Charlette Roetz at Track South Africa. “So, travel safely and in style by maintaining your car. That way you’ll be able to enjoy many happy kilometres and adventures together.”

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