#vehicle-maintenance

#vehicle-maintenance

Buying quality used parts and prioritizing preventative maintenance keeps older cars reliable, reduces costs, and lowers environmental impact.

Plan ahead, perform quick pre-checks, and use online MOT booking services like DAT Tyres to fit MOTs into a busy schedule.

EV tires can degrade much faster than expected, causing noticeable handling, noise, and braking changes requiring replacement after surprisingly low mileage.

Adopt practical energy- and resource-saving practices in fall to reduce carbon footprint, improve home efficiency, and prepare vehicles and heating systems for winter.

Use Tesla's Car Wash Mode before washing to seal windows, lock systems, disable features, and enable Free Roll to prevent water damage and brake engagement.

Repairing an older car can be more economical than buying newer when used-car prices and interest rates are high, but long-term upgrade strategy matters.

Wetting a cloth, freezing it, and placing it in front of a car vent can effectively cool a vehicle without AC.