Top 5 Car Maintenance Tips All Women Should Know
- Written by Diana Smith
While a lot of people discuss the driving habits of men vs. that of women, a lot of these discussions don’t go as deep as to discuss car maintenance. There are stereotypes that women are worse drivers than men or that they can’t park, but there are also stats indicating that women are safer drivers. Why? Well, because men are more likely to tailgate, steal a parking spot, and engage in all sorts of road rage-infused behaviors. As far as the maintenance goes, well, with a couple of tips on their side, there is not a single reason out there as to why men have to excel in this field. Here are six car maintenance tips that all ladies should hear in order to make it so.
1.Learn your way around tires
The first thing you need to know is that replacing a tire isn’t a complex thing. It’s also not something that requires a lot of physical prowess. All the tools necessary are made so that they can be placed and used with finesse. Therefore, you only need to try it out once, and you’ll be able to do it in any condition. Also, checking the pressure in your tires is one of the simplest tasks that you may have to perform when it comes to your car maintenance. This, as well as inflating your tires, is an automatic task that takes several seconds (up to a minute) of time per tire. It really is that simple.
2.Recognize a good mechanic
Not everything about your car’s maintenance is a mechanical skill. Sometimes, we’re also talking about people skills and this is where you shouldn’t lag behind anyone, regardless of your or their background. Think about it, if a mechanic constantly tries to confuse you with a lot of technical terms and refuses to simplify because “you just wouldn’t understand it.” They might just be hiding something. If they’re reluctant to show you old parts after replacing them or don’t’ want to show you the receipt for the part they’ve purchased, they might also be hiding something. Speaking of parts…
3.Buy your own parts
You don’t have to be a gearhead in order to know which car part you need. In the age of the internet, all you need to do is download an owner’s manual for your car and look up the part that you need. If you’re not in a rush, do some shopping around and even ask a question on a forum. The majority of platforms that sell car parts offer you a chance to filter out exactly what you need. For instance, if you specifically want replacement Aerpro autoparts, you can just select the category and see all that’s in offer.
4.Prepare for extreme weather
When you leave your home, you need to take into consideration what’s the absolute worst thing that can happen weather-wise. If there’s a downpour, are your windshield blades in the right condition to provide a clear line of vision? If there’s a fog, are your fog lights strong enough to signal other cars that you’re on the road? These are some life-saving considerations that you need to make before sitting behind the wheel. Once the weather problem escalates, it will be too late to think about these things. So, worry about prevention and protection ahead of time.
5.Cover your car
One of the things you need to keep in mind is the fact that your car needs protection even when it’s not driven. Therefore, make sure that you provide your car with a decent garage and, when you head out, make sure that you have a proper car cover in your trunk. This way, you’re not just protecting your car from downpour but also from bird excrement, dust particles and other materials that could harm its exterior. A quality cover is not inexpensive, but it’s a frugal option when compared to all the damage repair that you would, otherwise, have to engage in.
The last thing you need to understand is the fact that the state of your car affects your safety, budget and your overall driving experience. This means that male or female, proper car maintenance should always be a priority. It also means that you really shouldn’t look at this as some sort of a major project. Instead, try looking at these things from the perspective of a simple chore. Schedule it for every several months, weeks, or on a bi-annual basis and it will seem a lot less serious than ever before.
