Almost every motorist treats hiscar with tenderness and love. What can we say about a car lady! He was wrong who claimed that a car is just a means of transportation. Oh, he was wrong! For a real car lady, a car is much more. It is a second home, a loyal friend, a source of pride, and often the most powerful remedy for stress and all life's troubles. But does everyone know how to properly care for a car? Of course, a true car lady takes care of her "iron horse" and makes sure that it is always "washed" and "fed". But is everything done correctly? How to avoid annoying mistakes and, through ignorance, not harm your very best car in the world?
How not to get trapped?
Sadly, most lady drivers sooner or laterfind themselves in a very difficult situation late: it is absolutely obvious that something is wrong with the car, but what exactly is not clear. And, as luck would have it, there is no one nearby who could help or advise. What to do in this case? The answer would seem obvious - go to a car service center. There are specialists there. Let them figure it out. All this is so ... if not for one small problem - unfortunately, many car service employees consider a girl who clearly does not understand the structure of a car to be "fair game". Without the slightest embarrassment, you can be issued a bill for a tidy sum for "penny" work. How can you be sure that you are not being deceived? The answer is quite simple: you should not be lazy, go to one or two more car services and compare the diagnostic results. Did they match? Well, that means the breakdown is really serious. Nothing can be done - you will have to "fork out". But, in general, try to undergo maintenance regularly, as recommended by the manufacturer of your car. Then there will be much fewer problems.
How to "feed" the car?
Oddly enough, it's quite a large numberLady car owners are absolutely sure that if they “feed” their “horse” the best, and therefore the most expensive, gasoline, it will start to “run” faster. What do these numbers mean — 92, 95, 98? It seems that for many this is no longer a secret — they indicate the octane number of gasoline. Most likely, not everyone understands its meaning, but almost everyone knows that the higher the octane number, the more expensive the gasoline. How to properly care for a car? Does the logic work in this case — the more expensive, the better? Unfortunately, no. The quality of gasoline does not affect the speed of movement. But it has a very serious effect on the condition of the car. The best “food” for your car is the one recommended in its operating manual. After all, the fuel system of your car is designed for this gasoline. And the best thing you can do is follow these recommendations. There is another problem - unscrupulous owners and employees of gas stations. How to insure yourself against them? Unfortunately, you will not have the opportunity to check the quality of gasoline at a particular gas station. Therefore, the only way is to talk to several "avid" car owners and find out which stations they fill up at. Choose two or three "your" proven gas stations and try to use only their services.
How to choose the right replacement parts?
A little earlier or a little later, but all car enthusiasts— and lady drivers are no exception! — are faced with the fact that some parts of the car need to be replaced. Even such simple ones as filters or spark plugs. And then sometimes there is a temptation to save a little. Well, really, — it is something elementary! Maybe it is possible to buy these "little things" cheaper? Of course, you can buy them. But there is a possibility that because of these "little things" other, much more "serious" and significant parts of your car will suffer. And then you will have to pay much larger sums for repairs. This is exactly the case about which they say: "a miser pays twice."
How to care for your car?
If you are not sure what you can dothe right choice, it is better to ask for advice from a more experienced person. Moreover, it is desirable that he is not interested in your additional expenses. Or maybe it is time to get “your” auto mechanic? Today, car washes are literally everywhere. And this service is quite affordable. Therefore, most people prefer to trust their car to professionals. But what type of car wash to choose? All types of car washes can be divided into manual, mechanical and contactless. What are their differences? The main advantage of a manual car wash is quality. No machine will do the job as well as a person. All this is certainly true. If you do not take into account the notorious “human factor”. And really, how can you be sure that the car wash employee is not lazy, not a newbie and not a hack? True, you can control the process and, if necessary, correct an inexperienced worker. Still in doubt? Then choose automation. In addition to manual washing, you will most likely be offered a choice of mechanical (contact) or contactless car washing. What is the difference between these methods? During contact washing, the car is washed on a special automated line. First, car shampoo is applied to the car. Then the product is washed off along with the dirt using brushes that rotate at a very high speed. This method allows you to wash away any "dirty stuff" completely. But, unfortunately, mechanical washing also has a drawback. Despite the fact that the brushes are made of a special soft material, with frequent use of this type of washing, the paintwork of the car can be damaged. Contactless washing appeared relatively recently. The main difference is that your car will not be rubbed with brushes and sponges. This means that scratches during the washing process are practically excluded. By the way, this is why this method of washing is recommended for dark-colored cars. After all, even the smallest scratches are very noticeable on their surface. How does it all happen? Foam is applied to the car. This is done using special devices - foam generator or foam gun. The foam is left for 3-4 minutes and then washed off with clean water, which is supplied under high pressure. The whole process takes 10-15 minutes. The problem is that strong, "ingrained" dirt may not be washed off.
Sink "on my own"
If you are one of those car enthusiasts whodon't want to trust their beauty to anyone, then there is another - by the way, less expensive - way to return the car to its "former shine". You can wash it yourself. In principle - nothing complicated. How to care for a car and what do you need to know? You cannot use washing powder or other detergents to wash a car - only special car cosmetics. All dirt should be washed off with water - if you wipe the car with a dry cloth, you can scratch it. Your car trusts you. It is the best, which means it deserves good care. And if you take care of it, it will never let you down in a difficult moment.
