Do you think that men strutting around a car is all about showing off and trying to look good in front of women? Most of these men take their cars very seriously and maintenance is one of their top priorities. They are also being very smart because if they can maintain their car well, they keep the resale value high and can even make a tidy profit from selling a used car. In the meantime, it’s bragging rights for them if they can show off their car and brownie points among the women.

Have you heard the term, “lady driver?” It’s not exactly a term of endearment; it’s an excuse or explanation to explain certain fatal error women drivers make with their cars. You can avoid being called this type of driver with these simple maintenance tidbits:

Timing in the car’s ignition should be checked at least three times a year because it can drag down the performance of your car. A retarded timing means it’s hard to start your car while advanced ignition timing will cause your car to overheat.

This brings us to how you can avoid your car overheating while you’re driving. It could be lack of water in your radiator or a leak which means no matter if you put water in your radiator, it will still overheat. One more important detail is that once you notice your temperature gauge rising, pull over. Do not continue to drive because you could cause major damage to your car. You might end up having to overhaul the engine and this is very expensive.

Your air filter will also need a good airing. It can collect a lot of dirt and if you have it cleaned especially before a long trip, your acceleration and fuel consumption will improve.
Finally, keep a record of when you have the oil changed or tires checked in a small log book to be kept in your car. This way it’s easy to remember and refer to the work done on the car when you need the information.