Car care tips for first-time owners

Car care tips for first-time owners 

Are you a first-time car owner? It can be a bit overwhelming to step into those shoes. A car is a HUGE purchase and if you want it to last and keep running in like-new condition, then you need to take care of it. However, car care can be daunting for someone who doesn't have a lot of experience as a vehicle owner. Toyota of Orlando is here to help - check out our car care guide for first-time car owners to get the ball rolling.

What kind of car care should you concentrate on for your new ride? 

#1: Skim through the owner's manual. 

Your car's owner's manual is designed to help you get more familiar with your new ride and how it functions, as well as help you to troubleshoot any issues. It'll also give you important information like what kind of gasoline and oil your car requires, what PSI your tires should be inflated to, and what kind of car care schedule you should implement for your vehicle. Keep it in your glovebox for reference. 

#2: Ask your auto service advisor to put you on a schedule. 

Once you've scheduled your first appointment at our Orlando Toyota service center, you can ask your advisor to put you on a car care schedule. We can send you reminders via email, snail mail, or even phone when you're due for important appointments like oil changes, tire rotations, and other key components of car maintenance. This way, you never forget an essential service. 

#3: Don't delay addressing problems or concerns. 

It can be easy to just pretend like that warning light in the dash isn't glowing every time you turn your car on - ignorance is bliss, right? Not when it comes to car care. Ignoring a developing problem because you don't want to deal with or pay for it will almost always result in a larger, more serious, more expensive problem down the road. Deal with maintenance issues from the start so you can nip them in the bud and be done with them. 

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#4: Remember to routinely clean everything inside and out. 

Sure, it's important to schedule car maintenance on a routine basis and deal with issues under the hood. But it's also important to keep your car clean and protected to preserve its value! Be sure that you wash your car every few weeks and apply a coat of quality wax, and protect the interior by using the right cleaners. Additionally, consider using a sunshade or tinting your car's windows to ward off sun damage on the interior. 

#5: Learn how to conduct emergency car care. 

Emergencies happen whether you're ready for them or not. School yourself on how to complete emergency car care out on the road. You should know how to change a flat tire, jump a dead battery, deal with an overheated car, and what to do after a car accident. 

Congrats, first-time car owner - now get your ride on a car care schedule and jump into the responsibility of keeping it like-new! You can call us for more tips today at (407) 298-4500. 
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