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No matter what mileage you do or how you drive, it’s important to make sure you maintain your car to a high standard. As with most things, the more you look after it the less likely it’ll be to let you down. To make sure you aren’t caught out, spending just a few minutes every month to pop your head under the bonnet and check everything’s fine could save you a lot of hassle. Here’s a handy little checklist you should run through every four weeks: Check the Air Filter Possibly one of the simplest checks you can do on your car is checking its air filter. In most cars it’s a very straightforward task of locating the air filter housing, removing the screws and lifting out the filter from its box. If the filter is noticeably dark in colour, and there’s grit in the housing then it’s time to replace it. Simply buy a direct replacement, clear out the box and it’s ready to go! Check the Battery Finding out what condition your car battery is in is a fairly simple process. If you invest in a voltage meter and a battery charger you can easily find out how much life is left in your car battery and whether it needs replacing sooner rather than later. If you don’t want to shell out for this kit, you can always get your battery checked every month or two at an independent garage you trust. Otherwise it’s just luck of the draw. Check All Fluids Any fluids that can be checked should be. Steering fluid, oil, screen wash, and antifreeze should all be topped up when needed. Most are simple enough to check and don’t require any mechanical know how to sort out. Oil is quite possibly one of the most important fluids to check as it maintains and lubricates all moving parts of the engine. Steering fluid should never go down, but if it does then you may have a leak. Keep an eye out and visit your local garage if you spot anything suspicious. Check Your Tyres Tyres are a part of the car that can be often overlooked. However, they’re integral to the car and are your only contact with the road. Poor tread depth can not only be illegal, but can also prove to be extremely dangerous. All it takes is a few moments to check your tyre depth with a measuring device, the minimum legal limit is 1.6mm but many manufacturers recommend replace at 3mm. Why not go online and check out some Halfords car spares and Halfords car mats to keep your car in great condition.
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