Useful tips to take care of that big car that you have bought to show the world.

• Starting with the interior of the car is a good option since it is the most used area and needs to be cleaned extensively. Remove mats and carpets to clean the interior thoroughly.
• Clean the dash in a manner that makes it sparkle gloriously with a good cleaning solution giving it a soft, spongy bath, well almost.
• The carpets need to be rinsed thoroughly before putting them back in place.
• A car is usually occupied frequently, not only by people but also by pets, so the car may at times stink or have a suffocating inside. Try using good fragrances to clear the air while simultaneously concentrating on cleaning the interiors.
• Clean windows and other flat surfaces with soft polishing material so that there are no minute scratches affecting the effect of the shining paint.
• Use special car washing solutions available in the market to give a good wash to your car. A high pressure nozzle can also be used to clean the car thoroughly.
• Clean door handles separately so as to give them a nice effect that feels smooth to touch.
• Polishing and waxing your car is essentially the best way of keeping it brand new.
• Do not clean any sensitive areas that contain battery acid or any other engine part, specially the ignition and other air intakes, it is best left to the technical experts.
• Washing the entire surface of the tyres or the wheels is a good idea when it is taken off the car.
• The leather needs to be cleaned but has to be given special attention as dirt can accumulate in the cracks of the upholstery and ruin the effect.
• Giving your car a touch-up ensures that it looks better than ever, i.e. even after cleaning.
• Cleaning and re-oiling the filter is also very important, especially if you drive or race too often on dirt roads. Tap the filter gently to remove chunks of dirt and then clean thoroughly.

Tips to save fuel

• Fill gasoline with suitable octane content, not too high, since it will not enhance performance.
• Do not fill in extra fuel that will not be used, stop filling when the automatic indicator indicates so.
• The gas cap has to be secured firmly so as to avoid evaporation of fuel.
• Parking in shady places will ensure that the level of evaporation of fuel remains low.
• If tyres are not inflated to the required level then the use of fuel will increase since the car will have to be pulled with extra power.
• Along with the fuel, the appropriate oil needs to be used which will ensure better fuel efficiency.

Tags: Automobile, Big Cars

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