How to Take Care of Your Car | Bob Moore Collision Center

There's something to be said for good stewardship. We all want to get as many miles as we can from our cars and get the best possible price for them when it's time to move on. So how can you keep your car in good condition? There's a lot you can do! From simply keeping your car clean to maintaining tires, there's a seemingly endless list of things you can do to maximize your car's longevity while keeping your resale value high. In the sections below, we'll preview some of the best things you can do for your vehicle. If your truck or SUV needs service, bring it to a Bob Moore Service Center in OKC, Edmond, or Norman for all your maintenance needs. Should your car need a touch-up before you sell it, bring it to Bob Moore Collision Center instead.

When Do I Need Oil Changes? 

Regular oil changes are the most important thing you can do to ensure you get the most from your car. If you're only going to do one thing to maintain your vehicle, make it an oil change. While oil change frequency depends on the type of vehicle you drive and its age, most modern vehicles should come in for an oil change every 7,500 miles, or once a year. While you bring your car in for an oil change, we can pop the hood and do a quick inspection of the rest of your vehicle, keeping an eye out for any issues that might be lurking. We can also check turn signals, filters, and other consumables. Many manufacturers provide a maintenance schedule for their cars, so if you're able to go a step further than oil changes, following that schedule should be the best way to maintain your vehicle. Most OEMs schedule major service appointments every 15,000 miles, with more fluid and filter replacements. Every 15,000 miles should likely be a more significant service visit. Whether you need help changing wiper blades or windshield wiper fluid, an oil change is a great opportunity to take care of your consumables. 

When Do I Need New Tires? 

While oil changes are the best thing you can do to keep your engine healthy, regular tire maintenance is one of the most important things you can do to keep you and your family safe. If you're not sure how often to rotate tires, lining them up with your oil changes might be a good idea. A tire rotation every 7,500 miles or every 6 months is typically recommended to extend tire life and ensure the tread wears evenly. Your tires should be replaced every five or six years, or every 50,000 miles. They may need to be replaced sooner, though, depending on the way you drive and environmental factors. While tire service doesn't protect resale value like regular oil changes, they help you avoid collisions, which can easily tank any resale value. 

Keeping Your Car Clean

Aside from regular maintenance and keeping up with your maintenance plan, keeping your car clean is a great way to protect resale value and ensure longevity. Hopefully, we don't need to extol the virtues of cleanliness, but giving your car a thorough vacuum and wash every few months does wonders and prevents residual filth from building up and hurting your resale value. Every year or two, we like to hire a detailing service for a deep clean, polish, and protective wax coating. While not necessary, it's always a good idea to get your car detailed before selling it.

Keep Your Car in Great Shape with Bob Moore Collision Center

You can do everything right, but you can't control everything. If your car gets stuck in hail, suffers a door ding, or sustains other damage, our OKC Body Shop can help. Visit Bob Moore Collision Center for a free car repair assessment today.