There is no doubt that California is one of the worst cities to drive in America. According to statistics California is the 2nd largest metro area with congestion in general. The state has the longest commute times. Drivers spend the most time stuck in traffic than in favorable places.A disabled faulty car can delay traffic more times than a simple fender bender. Drivers often drive a vehicle unknowingly aware of any apparent problems that could surface on daily commute.Regularly scheduled car maintenance prevents a driver from becoming stuck in California traffic congestion and a car performing at its best. Also maintaining regularly scheduled maintenance allows a driver to have a peace of mind, knowing that their vehicle is fully functional for a daily commute in timely trafficked roads of California.Most of car care maintenance can be accomplished at an affordable price. However, the longer a driver waits to service a car the more costly things can become.
Further down the line, expensive repairs or maintenance can cause emotional stress, anxiety, or financial hardships on a driver.
These factors can cause distractions and impairment of an otherwise rational driver. Proactively becoming aware of a car’s maintenance needs according to manufacturer guidelines can prevent loss time in California traffic. Listed is some very important car care maintenance all drivers should maintain regularly:
- Depending on the time of travel, environmental settings make bugs attracted to headlights. Animals also go looking for food or other territories to survive in. For those with acceptable and poor eye vision it is very important to make sure that you windshield and other windows are clean for clear vision of the road.
- Make sure that all headlights and taillights are fully functional.
- Check all indicator lights on dashboards to ensure for warning of potentially system issues.
- Tire pressure and condition are vital to successful traction on roadways. Proper balance and rotation of tires enable a car to respond to a sudden stop.
- Fluid levels are important in sustaining an operational car especially those like engine, transmission, and brake fluids.
A car that operates at its full potential ensures safety for all passengers in the car. Not only are drivers safe with a fully functional car but it also keeps drivers from becoming casualties from accidents that happen while a pedestrian is trying to repair a disabled car. It is recommended that vehicles maintain scheduled maintenance checks at every three months, six months, nine months and twelve months. Some of the commonly scheduled maintenance is provided below:
Every 3 months and/or 3,000 miles
- Verify that all belts are secure on your vehicle.
- Check the hoses to make sure those fluids are not leaking.
- A battery can lose its charge. A battery operates when the cables are in good condition and sending the proper charge to the car.
- Power steering controls the direction of the car, if this system is affected in anyway, control is lost.
- Transmission determines whether or not your car moves or if it is stuck in neutral.
- A car should emit fumes or gases through the exhaust system of the car. Any trap gases or fumes can disable a car.
- The engine should stay at a fully efficient state. Engine fluids and filters keep a steady flow through the cars chambers.
- Proper balance, pressure, and rotation of tires provide a safe drive.
- Check all lights on the car routinely to prevent senseless accidents from improper signaling.
- Keep a constant eye out for indicators on a car about other major functions.
- Windshield fluids should be topped off in a car. Windows need to provide a clear vision at all times.
- Oil is as vital to a car as oxygen is to a human to breathe. Oil should be flushed and replaced often, especially drivers that travel quite frequently.
Every 6 months and/or 6,000 miles
- Windshield wipers should be checked and replaced if needed.
- All chassis should be lubricated to prevent blockage of chambers inside the engine.
- All recommended checks listed above at 3 months and/or 3,000 miles
Every 9 months and/or 9,000 miles
- Recommendations made at 3 months and/or 3,000 miles
Every 12 months and/or 12,000 miles
- Brakes are vital to unexpected sudden stops that a driver may make.
- Keeping a car’s tires aligned prevent extended wear and tear on a car.
- Checking and replacing antifreeze sustains a car at operational temperatures.
- A car’s power steering and suspension should be inspected to make sure there are no cracks or breaks.
- The air filter should be changed.
- Suggestions at three, six, nine, and twelve months.
Don’t become one of those people that all drivers at one point have lost patience for with a disabled car that keeps drivers stuck in traffic for countless amounts of time. Instead we should consider everyone and as conscious drivers remind ourselves that we could easily be one of those drivers who become a driver with a disabled car. Granted sometimes cars end up with unforeseeable diagnosis that are out of the driver’s control. We always recommend that drivers make best use of their time by keeping up and scheduling routine maintenance on your vehicle. If you have received a traffic violation due to an unsafe or abandoned vehicle, we want to assist you in erasing the violation from your record. Visit the traffic ticket experts to see how we can assist you with your traffic needs.