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\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>5 tips to increase the lifespan of your vehicle<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Even if your car doesn\u2019t have a ton kilometres logged, sooner or later it\u2019s going to need repairs. At Certified Auto Repair, we want to help you extend the lifetime of your vehicle so that it stays on the road and out of the shop. Follow these five tips to keep your car running for years to come.<\/p>\n

1. Make a habit of driving smoothly. <\/strong><\/p>\n

    Your behaviour behind the wheel has a considerable impact on your vehicle\u2019s longevity. The key things are to avoid abrupt stops and starts, to accelerate gradually and to maintain an even pace whenever possible. To help yourself adopt smooth driving habits, you might imagine that you\u2019re transporting a wedding cake or some other fragile and precious item!<\/ol>\n

    2. Clean your car regularly. <\/strong><\/p>\n

      When your car is dirty, this can cause the body and parts of the undercarriage to wear prematurely. Hand wash your car regularly, and make sure to stick to high quality cleaning and maintenance products.<\/ol>\n

      3. Don\u2019t neglect tune-ups and oil changes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Your owner\u2019s manual will include a maintenance schedule; to stack the odds in your favour, stick to the manufacturer\u2019s recommendations. For oil changes and inspections of brakes, exhaust systems, suspension, steering and much more, make an appointment with your local Certified Auto Repair<\/a><\/p>\n

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              4. Take care of your tires.<\/strong><\/p>\n

              If your tires are over or under inflated, your car has to work extra hard. The performance of your vehicle can also be impacted by your tire alignment and balance. To extend the lifetime of your vehicle\u2014 and to reduce fuel consumption \u2014 regularly get your tires<\/a>, balanced, aligned, rotated and inflated by professionals.<\/p>\n

              5. Get rustproofing treatments.<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Not only is rust an eyesore, it also damages your vehicle. What\u2019s more, it reduces its resale value. Make sure to get regular rustproofing treatments \u2014 it\u2019s well worth the investment.<\/p>\n

              If your vehicle needs repairs, a tune-up or preventive maintenance, make an appointment at one of our Certified Auto Repair<\/a>! We\u2019re committed to optimizing your vehicle\u2019s longevity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

              \u00a05 tips to increase the lifespan of your vehicle Even if your car doesn\u2019t have a ton kilometres logged, sooner or later it\u2019s going to need repairs. At Certified Auto Repair, we want to help you extend the lifetime of your vehicle so that it stays on the road and out of the shop. 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