{"id":968,"date":"2022-08-02T00:06:15","date_gmt":"2022-08-02T00:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/stop23\/?p=968"},"modified":"2023-08-14T07:46:15","modified_gmt":"2023-08-14T07:46:15","slug":"what-are-important-maintenance-tips-for-a-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stop23.ca\/blog\/what-are-important-maintenance-tips-for-a-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Maintenance tips for vehicle owners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are important maintenance tips for a car?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019ve been driving for a long time or just bought a new car, you know that the most important part of road safety is maintaining your vehicle. If your car is in good condition, it will perform incredibly well while keeping you safe on the road. Therefore, providing your vehicle with the proper care and maintenance should be at the top of your priority list. That said, our team at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stop23.ca\/about-stop-23-in-listowel-on\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stop 23 Auto Sales<\/a> in Listowel, ON, has put together a list of important maintenance tips for a car. Please keep reading to see how you can prolong the life of your vehicle by keeping it in optimal condition. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stop23.ca\/cars-for-sale-listowel-on\" style=\"border-radius:2px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Our Inventory<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stop23.ca\/contact-stop-23-in-listowel-on\" style=\"border-radius:2px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stop23.ca\/blog\/how-to-take-good-care-of-your-car-tires\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tire maintenance tips<\/a>&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Checklist of car maintenance tips&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stop23.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/631\/2022\/08\/Repairman_b.jpg\" alt=\"a technician who is working under the hood of a car posing\" class=\"wp-image-1265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stop23.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/631\/2022\/08\/Repairman_b.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stop23.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/631\/2022\/08\/Repairman_b-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<ul id=\"block-462f93d7-4eeb-45f4-a53a-cda490171a75\">\n<li>While common car issues occur internally, you should also inspect your vehicle for external damage. You can walk around the car weekly to check for body damage and tire condition.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An air filter ensures a car\u2019s engine&nbsp;stays healthy by protecting it from contaminants. If the air filter is dirty, it reduces the flow to the engine, resulting in poor vehicle performance. Hence, it would be best if you got your air filters checked every 12,000 miles.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your car\u2019s battery is one of the most crucial components required to keep it running smoothly. Every year, at least two times, you should get your vehicle\u2019s battery checked by a reliable technician.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get your tires rotated and balanced every 5,000 to 6,000 miles to extend their lifespan and enhance their performance. Timely rotation and balancing tires ensure a smoother ride with a quicker steering response.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit Stop 23 Auto Sales for your next vehicle inspection&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel your car needs service or you just want to get a regular inspection, you can come to us at Stop 23 Auto Sales. Our dealership in Listowel, ON, has a state-of-the-art service department to take the best care of all kinds of vehicles. While you can bring your car directly to us, you can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stop23.ca\/schedule-car-maintenance-or-auto-repair-listowel-on\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">schedule a service appointment<\/a> to book a slot in advance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are important maintenance tips for a car?&nbsp; Whether you\u2019ve been driving for a long time or just bought a new car, you know that the most important part of road safety is maintaining your vehicle. If your car is in good condition, it will perform incredibly well while keeping you safe on the road. 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