MAINTENANCE · 7 min read
How to Check and Maintain Your Car
A practical routine for checking tyres, fluids, lights, battery condition, and the warning signs that deserve workshop attention.
Start with a calm walk-around
Check the ground for fresh fluid marks, look for obvious body or tyre damage, and confirm that lamps and mirrors are secure. A quick inspection before driving can reveal changes while they are still easy to describe to a technician.
Check tyres and visible fluids
Inspect tyre pressure when the tyres are cold and use the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended pressure. Check tread and sidewalls for uneven wear, cuts, or bulges. Inspect only the fluid reservoirs and dipsticks your owner’s manual identifies, with the vehicle parked safely and the engine in the required condition.
Use warning signs as inspection prompts
A new warning light, unusual sound, vibration, smell, leak, steering change, or braking change deserves attention. Note when it happens and arrange an inspection instead of replacing parts based on a guess.
Use this as guidance, not a diagnosis.
Vehicle symptoms can have several causes. If safety, steering, braking, visibility, warning lights, leaking fluids, or unusual behaviour concerns you, reduce driving and arrange a qualified inspection.