Top Environmental Car Care Tips

Everyone knows the importance of regular car services and we are always looking for new maintenance tips to help us to save money. Although the cost of servicing a vehicle seems to increase every year, the alternatives to this are even more expensive especially when a major breakdown occurs because of a poor maintenance schedule.

We know for instance, that keeping tyres inflated at the recommended levels will not only increase their life but also make the ride much more comfortable. This tangible long-term benefit makes it easy to remember everytime we visit the service station for petrol and, in fact, many drivers seem to treat inflating the tyres as something which needs to be done every time they fill the tank; it doesn’t take any thought, it is just a common practice.

This is just the kind of reaction we need when it comes to considering environmental car care tips, that is, we should put in place regular activities that become a part of everyday vehicle maintenance. This means we will no longer have to rely upon car servicing as the sole activity to keep our cars in tiptop shape.

But, when it comes to working out what is best for our cars in an environmental sense, we need some guidelines to live with. Let’s take a look at some commonsense things you can do every day to make sure your car is not only maintained in tiptop condition, but also play your part in maintaining a healthy environment for all.

Even if you don’t have an environmentally friendly car like a hybrid or an electric engine you can still learn some easy to follow tips to make sure you are doing your bit.

• Don’t leave your car idling. The next time you take your son or daughter to visit a friend, as an example, for a quick visit, say to drop off a book, don’t leave your car idling whilst they rush to the door. Turn the engine off and wait for them to return to the vehicle before starting it again.
• Every time you travel make sure you have removed all excess items from your vehicle to reduce the overall weight. This results in lower fuel consumption which benefits the environment and adds a few cents to your hip pocket too.
• As mentioned above, make sure your tyres properly inflated at all times. This not only prolongs the life of the tyre and makes your ride more comfortable, it will also save you a few dollars in the long run.
• Ensuring you have your tyres inflated correctly also reduces fuel consumption. Under inflated tyres will cost you more in the long run not just in terms of fuel consumption but also premature tyre wear.
• Don’t be so hasty to jump in the car at the drop of a hat. Make sure you plan your trips well in advance so you can minimise the number of journeys you need to undertake. Again, this will not only reduce fuel consumption and make it easier in terms of your household budget, but you will also be playing your part to promote a healthier environment through reduced emissions.

These simple tips are commonsense approach, but you’ll be surprised how much easier your contribution to a healthy environment will be. You don’t have to rely upon regular car servicing to get the same result, we all have a part to play.