How to improve the reliability of your car

We are now more dependent on our cars than ever before. The last thing anyone wants is to get behind the wheel and discover a mechanical problem in their car. Therefore, a reliable car is of great importance.

Fortunately, it is possible to keep almost any type of car running relatively smoothly, according to a 6-digit odometer, with a little forethought and attention. While it may seem hard at first to find the time to do the tiny tasks needed to make your car more reliable, the benefit of driving it for longer and with fewer problems will far outweigh it.

Step 1: Follow Your Vehicle Maintenance Schedule. Your vehicle owner's manual should recommend a maintenance schedule that tells you how often certain maintenance tasks should be performed to keep your vehicle running smoothly for a long time.

The schedule will include recommended oil change intervals, tire air checks and spark plug replacements.

You can do some or all of these maintenance tasks yourself or hire a professional to keep up with your vehicle's maintenance needs.

Step 2: Drive carefully. As with any piece of machinery, you want to keep wear and tear on your vehicle to a minimum.

Avoid driving at very high speeds and try to drive carefully over rough terrain.

Step 3: Resolve Issues Proactively. Vehicle problems usually get worse over time if left unattended.

As soon as you notice a problem, contact a specialist. It is important to identify mechanical problems as soon as possible to prevent other problems from occurring. This will save you money, time and save you from having to repair your car later.

Step 4: Choose Quality Parts. While repairs take a toll on your wallet, it's usually worth paying a little more for quality parts than going the cheapest route.

The quality of workmanship and materials contribute to the long life of spare parts and are often accompanied by warranties that cover unexpected breakdowns or malfunctions, while many cheaper parts do not have such warranties.

Step 5: Wash your car regularly. A clean car not only looks good, but regular washing and waxing help protect the paintwork and the metal parts underneath.

Wash your car once or twice a month in urban areas, and more than twice a month if you live in a dusty environment or travel over rough terrain. When water stops collecting during the rinse cycle, it's time to apply a light coat of wax to your car's paintwork.

All these steps to make your car more reliable do not require a huge investment of time. It can even be helpful to add certain tasks to your email or smartphone calendar to ensure those tiny tasks don't fall through.

Performing recommended maintenance, treating your vehicle with respect from a driving standpoint, and addressing issues as they arise with quality repairs and replacement parts can extend the life of your vehicle for years. While you may not realize how many problems you would have had without these things, trust that your foresight and attention in general have saved you time and money.

Make sure your vehicle is checked regularly to make sure it is safe to drive and that all major systems are working properly. Hire a certified mechanic, such as from AvtoTachki, to perform a safety check on your vehicle for you. This inspection may reveal any problems with your vehicle that may require further attention and repair.