Many people are active when they have to buy their favourite cars but go lazy when it comes to its maintenance. Whether the coolant level goes down or there is slight oil leakage, they do not bother to take their car to the service centre. However, regular maintenance of your car is as important as it is of your body to maintain its health. Ignoring maintenance may go heavy on your pocket at a later stage. Let us share with you the top 5 mistakes you must avoid when it comes to car maintenance.

• Disregarding car owner’s manual: Ignoring the car maintenance schedule mentioned in your owner’s manual is a big mistake. Do not go by the advice of other car owners, whether it is about changing oil after certain miles or about delaying the scheduled inspection if your car is in good condition. You may not unaware of existing problems that may become major issues in no time.
• Using cheap oil or spare parts: Avoid using the wrong oil or spare parts even if they are available cheaper. You may save money for now but may risk voiding your warranty and causing damage to your favourite car that may later demand more expenditure on fixing.
• Ignoring self-inspection: Never ignore occasional self-inspections of your car. It is important to check basic things like tyre air pressure, wheel balancing, AC/battery condition, lights, wipers, spark plugs, air filters, mileage, fluid levels, leakages, externals, etc. Even if you take your car for regular maintenance, a monthly self-inspection is critical to avoid serious issues.
• No track of maintenance: It can lead to problems if you simply forget to keep a track of your maintenance schedule. While your car may not need regular servicing every month, you cannot leave it for years. If tracking the maintenance schedule is a problem, you may use technology to do so. Many smartphone apps can be of help.
• Ignoring minor issues: Even if you avoid the above-mentioned mistakes but ignore small issues like some sound in your car or brakes going hard, you are creating a pothole for yourself. A slight problem neglected now can lead to a dangerous situation later.

Pay attention to every minor and major issue with your car through frequent self-inspections. Additionally, follow the owner’s manual so you may take your car to a professional at regular intervals for maintenance purposes. It can make your car your long-term friend.