Car Care Tips

Make Your Car Last Over 10 Years

Modern cars can last well over a decade with proper maintenance. Compared with the cost of purchasing a new vehicle, it pays to make car care a priority. At Bañuelos Tires & Wheels Inc., our mission is to keep your car dependable, so you get the best value and mileage.

Prepare for the Future - Car Maintenance Benefits

Regular maintenance costs a little in the short run but helps you retain your car's condition longer than motorists who don't practice automotive care. This comes in handy in the future when major automotive systems continue to operate. It also helps you prevent unexpected automotive repairs.

Regular maintenance is also great if you ever plan to sell your car, netting you a better sale price than a vehicle with little maintenance.

Follow the car maintenance tips below to keep your vehicle around longer.

Automotive Part Replacement

Replace Brakes

Brake pads and rotors need to be replaced during the life of your vehicle. The timing for this depends on several factors, including how often you stop while driving and how thin or thick the rotors and pads are initially.

If you live in town and do a lot of stop-and-go driving, your brakes wear faster than someone who drives mostly on highway or country roads with few stops. Brake pads should be replaced when the pad has 1/4"or less remaining.

Tires & Wheels

Check Wheel Alignment

Check your vehicle alignment to ensure you're getting the best life and performance out of your tires. You can throw a car out of alignment when you hit a pot hole or curb. If you notice irregular treadwear or experience your vehicle pulling to the left or right when you're trying to stay straight in a lane, you might need a wheel alignment to fix the camber, toe, and caster angles.

Rotate Tires

A tire rotation maximizes tire life by swapping the position of each tire on your vehicle. This is done because your vehicle doesn't distribute an equal amount of stress on each tire. By switching front and rear tires, you keep treadwear even.

Rotation patterns vary depending on your vehicle and tires. Rotating tires regularly means you won't have to worry about finding replacements at different intervals or contending with a performance decrease because your tires don't match in treadwear.

Driving Tips

Limit Stop-and-Go Driving

Short trips waste fuel and add unnecessary wear and to automotive components. When possible, take longer routes.

Take Care of Your Car So It Takes Care of You

Follow these tips and the service intervals listed inside your owner’s manual to guard against major repairs and unexpected failures. Proper vehicle maintenance:

• Saves you money in the long run
• Improves your safety and the safety of your passengers.
• Retains manufacturer warranties
• Increases vehicle life
• Decreases the likelihood of an unexpected automotive repair

Stay on top of routine vehicle maintenance and make sure to visit Bañuelos Tires & Wheels Inc. if you experience an automotive problem. We provide a variety of automotive services to Corpus Christi, TX, Portland, TX, Robstown, TX, and surrounding areas.

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