Car care resolutions you should make for 2021

 A new year is upon us (good riddance, 2020!). Are you ready to leap into 2021 with a clean slate and resolutions to make it the best year yet? Plenty of people vow to exercise more, eat better, save money, or get more organized... but hardly anyone considers getting better at caring for their vehicle. However, to keep your vehicle in top shape and get the most bang for your buck, it's critical that you care for your car on a routine basis. Check out these five easy car care resolutions we think you should make for 2021! 

Five car care resolutions to make for the new year

1. Learn how to jump-start your car. You never know when battery troubles will fall upon you and if you know how to jump-start your car, you're ahead of the game. Toyota of Orlando offers step-by-step instructions on how to jump-start a car on our website and it's in your best interest to print them out and keep them in your vehicle next to your jumper cables! If you want to practice, have our Orlando auto service techs show you the ropes next time you come by for routine auto service. 

2. Get in the habit of detailing your car monthly. Keeping your car clean also helps keep its resale value high and can earn you more money when you sell it or trade it in. Be sure to wash and wax your car often and take the time to empty out the interior before vacuuming and wiping all surfaces. You should also clean the glass (with the right cleaner!) and shine your tires once a month to keep your Orlando Toyota looking like a new ride all year round. 

3. Take good care of your spare this year. When's the last time you checked your spare tire? You'll be in a bad spot if you get a flat tire and go to put your spare on only to find that it's also flat. Every time you detail your car, take a minute to pop the trunk and check out your spare tire. If it needs car care, take care of it right there and then (like filling it to the proper PSI) so you're ready for the open road and any emergencies that may come along with it at all times. 

4. Let us put you on an oil change schedule. Your best bet at keeping your car healthy is to get on a routine oil change schedule. And luckily for you, we can set up a schedule and send you reminders via email or phone call whenever you're due for this car care at our Orlando auto service center. Remember, oil keeps your engine cool and lubricated and without it, you may face costly repairs. 

5. Teach yourself to change a tire. Do you know how to swap out a flat tire for a spare? It's a useful skill to have in your arsenal and our Orlando car care experts recommend that you learn it. That way you can keep moving if you find yourself with a flat tire and no one around you to help. We have step-by-step instructions on our website; print them out and keep them with your tire jack, your lug wrench, your spare, and your tire pressure gauge! 

Let Toyota of Orlando help you stick to your resolutions 

Have questions or need help accomplishing these car care resolutions? Call Toyota of Orlando today! Our Toyota service center is open seven days a week at (407) 298-0001 and you can visit us in person at 3575 Vineland Road, just off I-4 across from the Millenia Mall.