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How Careful Driving Makes Our Vehicles Last Longer

January 14, 2019 by Jim Hensley Leave a Comment

In the bid to give your vehicle as much life as possible, there are little things, like careful driving, you can do to ensure it lasts for a long time to come.

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While these suggestions may not seem like they will have much of an impact, together they can give your vehicle extra years of outstanding service. Start doing them today, and before long you’ll notice a difference!

Slow acceleration

Instead of pretending you’re in a stock car race, slowly leave your driveway and stay under the speed limit as you make your daily commute. Over time, this will reduce strain that your vehicle endures, especially when taking off first thing in the morning. And if you find yourself needing to speed when making your commute, leave earlier.

Avoid hard braking

If you find yourself constantly slamming on your brakes, practice careful driving. Hard braking is one of the worst things you can do to your vehicle. You can actually cause your automobile’s brake discs to heat up and warp. Moreover, it can also trigger your anti-lock braking system when you actually don’t need it, which can wear it down prematurely.

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Hard braking also wears out your brake pads much quicker, which in turn can destroy your rotors if you don’t keep a close eye on them. It may not seem like a big deal, but if you do it regularly it can become a huge problem. With every hard brake, your vehicle becomes less effective. Pay attention and keep your eyes on the road to ensure you have time to slowly brake and de-accelerate normally.

Avoid pot holes and troublesome roads

If you’ve ever driven over a pot hole, then you know it just doesn’t feel right. The same goes for those unkempt, always bumpy roads. Our careful driving instincts are correct because these two hazards are terrible for vehicles!

They can cause damage to the rims and tires of your vehicle while also damaging your vehicle’s suspension system by breaking ball joints, a strut, and messing up the alignment of your automobile. In turn, this places unneeded stress on your vehicle’s tires, destroying your fuel mileage and damaging the suspension system.

Regular visits to a trusted mechanic

The best thing you can do for your automobile is to take it to your trusted mechanic regularly. All the careful driving in the world isn’t a substitute for failing to get your vehicle regularly checked out. A trusted mechanic will catch any abnormalities affecting the automobile and will ensure that it’s fixed and running at its best in no time at all. It’s the best way to ensure your vehicle stays at its best so make a habit of it!

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