It is common knowledge that for good maintenance, cars must be taken for regular servicing and reckless driving or driving over broken roads should be avoided. Mentioned below are some useful tips on how to maintain your car and make sure that it stays in excellent condition for many years.

You need to get your car washed at regular intervals. This serves the twin objective of keeping it clean and lustrous, and at the same time protecting its coat of paint from abrasive dirt.

You must spend on fine quality and genuine car grooming products like car polish or car wax. Car polishing, whether carried out by you or by a professional engaged by you, will give good results only if the product is of high quality. The car's surface can in fact be harmed by making use of products of inferior quality.

Now and then, you must take your car to a well known car detailing firm, so that it can be properly cared for by the experts. These companies rely on client satisfaction in order to excel in their business, and therefore they are sure to give you good service. In addition, a car cover must be used when the car is parked outside in order to safeguard the car from dust. This will also aid in shielding the exteriors of the car from excessive sunlight and rain.

From time to time, you must also get your car's engine oil, radiator and air pressure in tyres checked. Merely because your car appears to be running fine doesn't mean that all is well with it. To nip potential problems in the bud, you need to take your car for servicing frequently.

Lastly, be gentle to your car. Car grooming is not just about making your car look as good as new, but also about ensuring that the car runs properly at all times. It can be disastrous for the longevity of your car if you put stress on its suspension and brakes by driving recklessly, not slowing down for speed breakers, and by driving it on badly paved roads.