5 Tips to Keep Your Car in Tiptop Shape

07.21.2021
Car Maintenance in a Garage | Breast Cancer Car Donations

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Give Your Car Some TLC!

Just like how we take care of ourselves and other people, vehicles need some TLC, too. Proper maintenance is key to a durable and long-lasting car. To maximize your investment, you have to make sure that your vehicle receives the right type of care to keep it at its optimum condition.

 

How to Keep Your Car in Great Shape

To save more money in the long haul, you need to always take good care of your car and prevent any sort of damage to it as much as possible. Although you can’t possibly make your car run forever, you can do something to make sure that it keeps running for as long as it can.

If you’re diligent, it’s not that difficult to keep your car in tiptop shape anytime. Breast Cancer Car Donations has compiled these 5 maintenance tips that you can follow to ensure that your car can last for a long time:

 

1. Change your engine oil every 4,500 miles of usage.

Oil is your vehicle’s lifeblood. When it’s thick and dirty, it will damage your engine. Although some may recommend changing your engine’s oil after 10,000 miles, experts say it’s much better to change your engine oil after 4,000 to 4,500 miles to maximize its reliability and efficiency over the years.

 

2. Check your fluids regularly.

Whether you’re a new car owner or you’ve had your car for years, it’s always a good practice to check your vehicle’s fluids regularly. They should be kept at appropriate levels to keep your car running smoothly and prevent accidents or road breakdowns. Among the fluids you should check include:

  • Engine oil
  • Coolant
  • Transmission fluid
  • Brake fluid
  • Power steering fluid

 

3. Clean your vehicle.

There’s more to cleaning your vehicle than just vacuuming the upholstery and floors. Remember that your car attracts all sorts of grime and dirt on the road. You also need to deep-clean your vehicle from time to time to remove unwanted dirt from the inside and outside as well. This way, you’ll ensure that your car will smell fresh and look new no matter how long you’ve had it in your possession.

 

4. Do regular brake checks.

You may not notice it right away, but driving your vehicle in heavy traffic oftentimes and getting a lot of mileage on it can take a toll on your brakes. With that said, make it a habit to check your brakes regularly to avoid accidents while driving.

Some of the things to look out for that indicate possible problems on your brakes include:

  • Squealing sound when pressing the breaks;
  • Getting pulled off on one side while you’re braking;
  • Vibrating steering wheel when your vehicle is stopping or slowing down; and
  • Foul smell when pressing your brakes.

 

5. Drive better.

The way you drive your car can also affect its condition. Such actions as driving and taking off too fast, not slowing down on speed bumps, taking quick turns, and braking abruptly hard will speed up your vehicle’s wear and tear and might even lead to accidents. As much as possible, you need to stick to healthy driving habits such as pressing on the breaks slowly, driving below the speed limit, and avoiding quick takeoffs.

 

Reach Out to Breast Cancer Victims in Your Area

If you have an old car that’s no longer in tiptop shape mostly because of wear and tear, give it a fitting retirement by turning it over to us at Breast Cancer Car Donations. When you do that, you’ll be helping many women in your local area who are battling breast cancer.

Once we have your vehicle, we’ll auction it off and use the proceeds to support reputable breast cancer-focused nonprofit organizations that are in partnership with us. These IRS-certified 501(c)(3) nonprofits are fully committed to improving the overall well-being of breast cancer patients everywhere in the country. Through the funds collected from your donation, beneficiaries will be able to gain easy access to medical facilities where they can undergo full treatment, including chemo, radiation therapy, and surgery.

As a donor, you will be entitled to claim the maximum tax deduction. We will mail you your 100% tax-deductible sales receipt within 30 days after the sale of your vehicle.

We offer free towing in all parts of the U.S. Just give us your complete address and your preferred schedule, and we will coordinate with a local towing company to handle everything.

Aside from the valuable material rewards that you’ll get for your donation, you’ll also be privileged to enjoy a most satisfying donating experience, knowing that your gift will help save lives.

We accept nearly all types of vehicles regardless of their age, running condition, or physical state. Check out this page to learn what we usually take as donations.

For more information on Breast Cancer Car Donations, including our quick and convenient donation process, head over to our FAQs page. If you have any concerns or questions, you may call us at 866-540-5049 or send us a message online.

 

Donate Your Car to Save Lives Today!

If you’re looking for the best way to retire your old ride, know that you can turn it into a life-saving instrument. Donate it to Breast Cancer Car Donations to give breast cancer patients in your community a second chance in life. Your donation could be the miracle they’ve been waiting for. Call us at 866-540-5069 or fill out our online donation form now!

 

Last Updated: August 16th, 2023