"Checklist for maintenance and servicing of vehicles"
"Car Service Birmingham, Tyre Repair Birmingham"
[ "Checklist for maintenance and servicing of vehiclesPrevention is considered to be better than curing in any case. This statementis equally applicable in case of getting your car serviced to make sure it isworth driving before any mishap occurs. It is always preferred to get therepairs of your car done on time to prevent any delay that may result in higherspends on repairs.A good dealer would ensure a good;car service Birmingham:;You should beassured of getting parts that are genuine;You should get anexpert to work on your car;It would bebeneficial when it comes to reselling of the car in the near futureRepairing and ensuring;tyre repair Birmingham;formodern cars today has become very complex now. However, there are lists ofthings that are simple and could be done by you. The list is as follows:;Handbrake  It should be ableto handle a vehicle on a slope;Seatbelts check the belt buckle and its tension;Windscreen andits wipers  check for any wear on the blades and replace if required;Lights  get the bulbsreplaced -Brakelights-Headlights-Indicators-Park& Fog lights-ReverselightsSpare tyre & jack Proper toolkit should be installed for emergencies;Mirrors  checkthe mirrors for any cracks;Tyres  Tyrepressure, wearing and depth of tread should be checked;Horn  should bechecked to ensure a safe drive;Fluids  checkingof the engine oil and levels of coolant;-Radiatorcoolant-Engineoil-Windscreenwasher fluid-Gearboxoil-Brakefluid-Powersteering fluid-Differentialfluid-ClutchfluidRadiator hoses check for any cracks or leaks;Engine air filter check for its cleanliness;Battery  keepchecking for any corrosion and the electrolyte fluid levels;Fan belts  makesure they are not loose;Strange enginenoises  when you hear noises while starting of hissing, ticking or clunking;Hence, it is essential to ensure that the items are thoroughly checkedby you every now and then to ensure the well-being of your vehicle. Fluids arethe lifeline of any vehicle. It should be regularly replenished and replaced.Similarly, filling the tyres with correct amount of pressure would helpincrease its longevity and lower the consumption of fuel. Also, checking fortyre balancing, wheel alignment and even wearing is extremely important.Trouble in visibility should be reduced by taking proper care of windscreenwiper blades. Cleaning of the car inside out and filter cleaning should be doneat regular intervals. ;Now,things that could cause damage to your vehicle are also something should betaken care of:;-Brakeapplication while going down hill-Useof a pressure washer on the engine of the vehicle-Missingout on changing of the necessary oils-Notapplying the parking brakes-Ignoringthe many noises in the car-Movingfrom the reverse to the drive mode without the application of brakes to a fullstop-Stressingthe engine of your car when you start it-Drivingthe car even when it gets overheated;They area few things that can be done at home like:-Replacingthe headlights-Changingthe cars battery-Replacingthe wipers of the windscreen-Replacingthe air filter of the car" ]