If You Drive an Older Vehicle, Regular Maintenance is Key

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If You Drive an Older Vehicle, Regular
Maintenance is Key
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• Wear and tear can take its toll as a vehicle
  ages, especially if that vehicle isnt properly
  cared for. Older vehicles need more maintenance
  than newer ones to run well and remain in peak
  condition. Routine maintenance is the key. Its
  beneficial to your vehicle in numerous ways,
  including extending its lifespan, ensuring a
  higher resale value, improving gas mileage, and
  reducing repair costs and frequency.

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Extends the Lifespan of Your Vehicle

• If your vehicle is older or has more than
  100,000 kilometers on it, regular maintenance is
  the best way to extend its life. But the
  maintenance schedule varies from one vehicle to
  another.

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• While some parts may require monthly
  maintenance, others may only require yearly
  maintenance or checkups after a certain number of
  kilometers. To ensure your car lives a long,
  healthy life, youll need to stay on top of these
  schedules. If your warranty has expired, ask the
  best auto mechanic Edmonton has to offer,
  Computerized AutoPro, for a comprehensive
  maintenance schedule.

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Ensures a Higher Resale Value

• Vehicles are major investments. And most people
  only want to purchase vehicles that are worthy of
  their monetary and time investments. Regular
  maintenance can help ensure your vehicle is a
  worthy investment for the next buyer.

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• However, this can only be achieved if your car
  has accurate maintenance records and is
  maintained in accordance with the manufacturers
  guidelines. A well-serviced car should provide
  the maximum resale value, meaning your own time
  and money wont be wasted.

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Improves Gas Mileage

• Well-maintained vehicles with good tires, oil
  changes according to the factory guidelines,
  clean oil and fuel filters and more, usually have
  better fuel economy or miles per gallon (MPG).

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• Routine maintenance could increase your
  vehicles gas mileage by as much as ten percent,
  and it should at least help your vehicle maintain
  its original MPG and efficiency. This will help
  you save money, travel farther and possibly meet
  the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) rating
  for your vehicle.

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Reduces Repair Costs and Frequency

• Its obvious that the better your vehicle is
  maintained the less repairs it will need. This
  doesnt mean it wont ever need repairs, but it
  does mean they wont be as frequent and there
  will be fewer major repairs.

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• Fewer major repairs equals lower costs. Just
  remember to follow the maintenance schedule. For
  example
• Change the oil according to the manufacturers
  guidelines
• Rotate the tires and inspect the belts according
  to the manufacturers guidelines
• Check the tire pressure and oil level every month

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• Wax the exterior to prevent rust and check the
  power steering liquid every six months
• Change the transmission fluid, inspect the shocks
  for leaks, inspect the spark plugs and replace
  the PCV valve, rotor and distributor cap
  according to the manufacturers guidelines
• Is it time to bring your car in for a routine
  check and maintenance? Unsure about the
  maintenance that your vehicle requires for best
  performance? Give us a call to schedule an
  appointment.