{"id":13864,"date":"2022-02-16T23:04:51","date_gmt":"2022-02-16T13:04:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/?p=13864"},"modified":"2022-02-16T23:04:51","modified_gmt":"2022-02-16T13:04:51","slug":"getting-more-life-out-of-your-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/buy-new-car\/getting-more-life-out-of-your-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting More Life out of your Car"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019ve just picked up a brand new car, or you\u2019re looking to preserve the resell value for a car that you may trade-in at some point in the future, it\u2019s always wise to extend the life of your car.<\/p>\n

However, with daily events that take place in our lives, this issue often falls behind more immediate and pressing matters. As the potential resell value on your car can have a notable impact on future financing options available, consider these\u00a0five tips to extend the life of your car.<\/p>\n

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Maintain a regular service schedule<\/span><\/h4>\n

Your car should always be maintained in accordance with the service schedule prescribed by the manufacturer \u2013 typically, the earlier between every 10,000km or every 6 months. Some auto-makers have longer servicing intervals, which are effectively double those mentioned. Servicing your car at the appropriate intervals addresses standard maintenance issues concerning fluids and filters, which are swapped out.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, it\u2019s also a proactive measure to get on top of potential mechanical issues before they arise by identifying any concerns. Keeping a service logbook is also indicative to future buyers that you have maintained the car well, meaning you can preserve value.<\/p>\n

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Refrain from repeat, short trips<\/span><\/h4>\n

Although you may think that short trips don\u2019t contribute much in the way of wear on an engine, it is the oil, ignition and muffler systems that come under particular stress from the higher incidence of \u2018start ups\u2019.<\/p>\n

Make sure you change your oil more frequently if you perform lots of short trips. Ignition related wear arises from certain components being more relied upon when activated, while the muffler comes under wear when it doesn\u2019t heat up enough to cause condensation to evaporate, which is a potential cause of rust.<\/p>\n

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Maintain adequate tyre pressure<\/span><\/h4>\n

It\u2019s one thing to ensure that your wheels are aligned and rotated correctly, but if your tyres are not operating at an adequate pressure level, there may be an additional burden on the tyres themselves.<\/p>\n

This means they are more likely to need earlier replacement. At the same time, you\u2019ll also consume a larger level of fuel. It\u2019s not only under-inflation you need to worry about \u2013 over-inflation can lead to a loss of grip on the road. Finally, make sure tread depth is within the parameters of the law.<\/p>\n

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Watch your brakes<\/span><\/h4>\n

One of the most critical systems of your car, the brake system extends beyond the pads to also include the rotors, callipers and sensors. Ensure that these parts are in good order, seeing as their wear, or failure, can increase the risk of an accident. Look for any signs of corrosion or rust, which may serve as early warning signs.<\/p>\n

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Make\u00a0your next car electric<\/span><\/h4>\n

A growing number of motorists are opting for the next-gen format of vehicles, be it hybrid or fully-electric vehicles. While these cars are prone to repairs themselves, as you would expect from any car, the signs are certainly promising that electric vehicles will have a long life due to\u00a0not being vulnerable to engine issues.<\/p>\n

You can expect an EV to last as long as the battery does, and now there is a wealth of information suggesting this could be as long as your internal combustion car, if not much longer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019ve just picked up a brand new car, or you\u2019re looking to preserve the resell value for a car that you may trade-in at some point in the future, it\u2019s always wise to extend the life of your car. However, with daily events that take place in our lives, this issue often falls behind […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[52],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13864","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-buy-new-car"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13864","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13864"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13864\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13865,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13864\/revisions\/13865"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13864"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13864"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13864"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}