It can be challenging visiting the mechanics every time a specific maintenance check is up, and at times, it can feel like an inconvenience. Nonetheless, just as it is inherent to take care of your body, the same is required of the machine you trust to move your family from place to place. By following routine checks ups, you save more money on repairs and the overall value of the car. Here are some easy but vital tips you should keep if you want your vehicle to remain dependable.

A flat tire on the road is never a fun experience. The car must be jacked up by hand, heavy lug nuts must be loosened and removed, the spare tire placed on the wheel. Usually, the spare and jack are buried in the bottom of the trunk. A spare can weigh over 30 lbs. It can take a good physical effort to perform most of these tasks. Lug nuts are often difficult to loosen. There is always a risk that the car may slip off the jack, causing additional problems. Lug nuts must be tightened with a great deal of…