TIRES:
The best safety and performance option for your car is good tires.
They not only help with braking, but also with acceleration and cornering.
Your car will have a recommended tire pressure; Make sure you respect it.
Your local tire shop can check your tires and rotate them to get the most out of them.
Also consider having a wheel alignment done if you have a second-hand car to make sure it is set up correctly and safely.
For daily use I use Michelin Pilot Sport 5 tires and on my weekend track cars I use Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.
Blair Joscelyn (pictured right) with her Mighty Mods co-host Marty (left) have had over a billion views on their YouTube channel.
OIL:
Oil is the lifeblood of your car and is easy and inexpensive to change.
You can learn to do it yourself or stick to maintaining your logbook and make sure it is done regularly by your local mechanic.
As long as you check and change the oil and filter regularly, your car should run for years.
You can potentially save a few dollars by purchasing your car’s oil and filter yourself and leaving them in the car for your mechanic to use at your next service.
I use Castrol Edge exclusively in all my cars.
WASH:
Washing your car covers many important areas.
Not only will it keep your car in good condition, but it will also remove contaminants and insects that can ruin your paint.
Most importantly, however, is the buildup of debris that can block drainage areas and cause car leaks.
Remove leaves and mud from your car just as you see it.
Also be sure to check and wash all rubber seals around the windows and trunk liner.
Washing your car is also a good opportunity to examine tire wear and general maintenance.
TOOLS:
If you’re feeling handy, a decent tool kit and service manual for your car are invaluable.
A quality tool set will last you a lifetime and could save you thousands of dollars in repairs.
Of course, you can take it to your local mechanic and this is often the best idea for larger jobs, but there are many things you can learn to fix yourself by watching YouTube videos and talking to other owners.
A proper tool kit is invaluable.
DRIVING SCHOOL:
Some of the best money you can spend is learning to drive.
Most people never push the limit of their car on a racetrack or on a skateboard.
Learning to perform cornering and emergency braking and experiencing the feel of ABS makes better drivers.
Being a better driver means being more aware and more likely to get you and your car home in one piece.
Check out driving training in your area and do yourself a favor and book a class.
It’s also a lot of fun!
Blair is the co-creator of the successful YouTube channel. Powerful car mods with fellow Top Gear Australia presenter Marty.
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