How to save money on car maintenance?

To reduce fuel consumption, it is necessary to lighten the car as much as possible, monitor the tire pressure, use the correct tires, and also drive calmly. But fuel is not the only cost item on which you can save. In this article, we'll look at how you can save money on maintenance, repairs and car wash.

Daily body wash and interior cleaning

Daily car wash is not the cheapest occupation, but if you do not wash only the body, but and clean the salon, clean the windows and polish, then all this can cost a pretty penny.

Of course, every day few people are engaged in cleaning a car, but even if you clean a couple of times a month, for year the costs for all this can reach 5000 UAH. And for this amount you can already purchase a set of a basic high-pressure mini-washer, a car vacuum cleaner and a set of auto chemistry.

Unfortunately, the minisink is far from being suitable for everyone, because to use it, you need unlimited access to water and to 220 V network.If a 220 V outlet can still be found in garage, then there may be problems with water ... Mini-washers are ideal for use in a private house. And for those who live in high-rise buildings in as an alternative, self-service car washes are suitable, on which you can wash your car yourself for quite little money. And interior cleaning can already be done by yourself using a car vacuum cleaner.

When cleaning in the salon, do not forget about wet cleaning. Some car vacuum cleaners support this function and for better cleaning, it is recommended to first go through a dry vacuum cleaner, removing crumbs and small debris, and after that moisten the seats with a little water and using a car vacuum cleaner with wet cleaning to absorb the liquid, thereby slightly refreshing the interior.

By the way, with the help of a mini-washer you can clean car mats with high quality.

Reduced maintenance costs

Car maintenance is a necessary and important cost item, but and can save you money.

At least you can change the engine oil, brake and coolant yourself. In the issue of changing the oil, you can save in two points-in the process of replacement, that is, do it yourself, and not go to the service station, but also in the oil itself, because you can pick up an inexpensive analogue. But to we recommend to approach the choice of oil with all responsibility and do not take mindlessly cheaper oil, but to start, check the service book and understand in the principle which oil can be used and then read the reviews and recommendations .

Self-repair car

It is unlikely that an ordinary motorist can repair a car after an accident or replace a clutch with a motor, but some minor flaws can be corrected and yourself, for example:

• clean throttle valves and idle valve;
• replace filters, bulbs and spark plugs;
• repair the central locking, power windows and etc.

Now the network is full of guides for servicing almost any car, there is specialized literature that will help you understand the insides of the car.

With your hands, the car cannot be repaired even in the smallest way, so you will need a set of tools, which which will have different types of and keys, screwdrivers, hammers and other devices, which will be useful both for car repair and for repairing software home.

You can buy a set of tools at 130.com.ua with delivery in Kiev, Kharkov, Odessa and all over Ukraine.

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