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Tips To Maintaining Your Luxury Vehicle
Buying a luxury vehicle is an investment, so it’s important to know some best practices on how to maintain it and keep it in showroom condition. Not only does regular upkeep keep your car looking great, but it can help you to avoid bigger costs later.
Here are some tips to maintaining your new dream car.
Make sure to follow the recommended service intervals for your vehicle. Getting more frequent inspections can help to identify smaller issues earlier on before they turn into larger problems. Depending on the service interval recommended for your vehicle, these visits would include oil changes, tire rotations, and fluid checks among other things.
When it comes to maintaining the interior, you’ll want to vacuum your car once every 2 weeks or more as necessary. This will keep unwanted debris from piling up over time and tarnishing your vehicle’s pristine image. Along with vacuuming, you’ll want to wipe down the surfaces with a microfiber cloth to clean off any dust that has built up. When wiping down the interior of your vehicle, make sure to use a cleaner that is made for the specific surface you’re cleaning. For instance, if you want to wipe down your leather seats, make sure to use a leather cleaner. This will help to maintain the integrity of the surface.
You’ll want to follow a similar process for the exterior as you do for the interior. Make sure to wash your car at least once every 2 weeks or more as necessary to keep it looking its best. You’ll also want to keep up with waxes to keep the polished look the vehicle had in the showroom – follow your product’s specific instructions when it comes to waxing intervals. For the best results, it’s best to hand wash rather than go through an automatic car wash. This can help to avoid swirls in the finish and also scuffs and scratches that can sometimes happen if the materials being used are too rough.
For the exterior, it’s also important to check your wiper blades often for any wear and tear to make sure they get replaced when needed.
Although tires are a part of the exterior, they’re so important that they needed their own section. Checking your tire pressure every time that you go to get gas is a great habit to get into. By doing so, you can avoid the tires from losing balance and also bursting. If the tire threads get lower than 1.5mm, it’s time for a tire change. You’ll also want to polish your tires when you perform your normal washes. This will keep your tires looking as shiny and immaculate as the rest of the vehicle.
When not driving your vehicle, you’ll want to keep it stored in an indoor area. It would be even better if that area was climate-controlled to ensure that the vehicle components don’t undergo extreme temperature changes. If you don’t use your vehicle as a daily driver, it’s also recommended to get a trickle charger. A trickle charger slowly adds charge to the battery and doesn’t allow for the normal depletion of charge that batteries typically have. There are a few different types of trickle chargers and also differing ways to use them. Check out this great article on CarsDirect detailing different types of trickle chargers and their uses.
Although you may be tempted to push your vehicle to its limits, one of the best ways to maintain a luxury vehicle is to practice safe driving. Driving with caution can better prepare you and your vehicle for unexpected road conditions that could cause damage to your prized investment.
Following these maintenance tips can help to prolong the life of your vehicle and it to maintain it’s value. A well maintained vehicle can afford you a higher trade in value later down the line when you’re ready for a new luxury experience in your next dream car. If you’re looking to trade or sell your vehicle, read this article to help you decide on whether you should trade or sell privately or though a dealership.
Have more questions about maintaining your luxury or exotic vehicle? Contact our team for more information on how we keep our collection in perfect condition.
Perfect Auto Collection
895 E. Tallmadge Ave
Akron OH 44310
Phone: 330-921-0895
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