Today’s car-buying market has grown quite expensive, even for the vehicles that were once considered affordable. Even two-year-old used cars are too costly for many single people or families to afford. So what choice do you have if you need a car? Maintain your daily driver correctly so you can extend its life well beyond the life of the loan.

Change Your Oil Regularly

Getting your oil changed is easy routine maintenance. Schedule an oil change with your mechanic or stop at your local Tire Kingdom, Firestone or Jiffy Lube for a fast oil change. You can save money if you look for their online coupon codes or if you can do an oil change yourself at home.

Maintain Proper Tire Pressure

Are you the type of person that doesn’t check their tires? This is an easy task that any car owner can do. Your tires and drive components will wear slower and evenly if each tire is at optimal pressure. You will always get better fuel mileage and minimize the risk of flats.

Don’t Ignore New Sounds & Rattles

Check out any new noises, rattles, squeaks and bumps. Have your mechanic evaluate them if you are unsure what is causing the new sound. No matter who finds the cause of the sound, catching issues before they become serious saves time, money and wear on your vehicle.

Read Your Vehicle Manual

Every car comes with a vehicle manual and a schedule of maintenance. If you don’t have one, either download it from the internet or order one from your dealer. Maintaining your vehicle according to the manual will be a big player in extending the life of your car, truck, van or SUV.

Set Aside Emergency Repair Money

Even if you take the absolute best care of your vehicle, unexpected incidents happen. It could be a minor fender bender or a mechanical issue gone awry. Having a bank account for emergency car costs will help you quickly get your car back on the road. It will also help ensure that the vehicle gets fixed rather than driving it around broken, allowing it to worsen. This will cost more in the end and can always shave years of life off your car.

Your Car Needs Some TLC

Just like anything else in life, your vehicle, especially a daily driver, needs regular care. Paying attention to the sounds, ride and physical body of your car, truck, or van will help you catch minor issues before they become big problems. It may be a machine, but your vehicle needs love too.

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