Getting your car regularly serviced is one of the most important ways to keep your car in great condition because the service takes care of regular checks like fluid levels, brake condition, steering and suspension, tyre condition, windscreens, electrical system, drive system and more. While a car service fixes most problems, you'll want to make sure you keep your car in great condition between appointments to extend its shelf life. Here are some tips to help you do that:

Avoid Putting Too Much Pressure On Your Engine

The longevity of your engine depends on the way you drive your car.  If you put too much pressure on it by racing the engine when starting the car, you will easily add a few years to it. When starting to move either at a signal or from a stationary position, avoid accelerating too quickly as this will put pressure and wear out the engine prematurely. Don't let the engine idle for too long while at a standstill because this will cause incomplete fuel combustion and contamination of the oil, which again will wear out your engine too quickly.

Protect Your Tyre Tread While Driving

Your tyre tread depth should be a minimum of 1.5mm to be legal for driving in Australia. To keep your tyres in good condition for as long as possible, you need to make sure you drive carefully by avoiding accelerated starts and abrupt stops or turns, which could put additional pressure and damage the tyres quicker than usual. If possible, drive around objects and potholes on the road and be careful while parking so you don't end up hitting or running over the curb. Protecting your tyre tread means you don't have to worry about replacing them too often.

Keep Track Of Fluids Regularly

While your car service appointment will usually fill up on all necessary liquids for the car, sometimes you may run out in between depending on how much you drive it around. That is why it is important for you to keep track of the fluids necessary for your vehicle too. This includes the engine oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid, windscreen washer fluid, power steering fluid, clutch fluid and radiator coolant. If you notice that any of these have fallen below the recommended guidelines, make sure you fill them up quickly to avoid wearing out your car too soon.

At the end of the day, you want to take good care of your car between each service to avoid bigger repair costs in the future. Use these tips to help you.