Save money and extend the life of your vehicle
In India, people usually forget about car maintenance until the car breaks down. Not checking your car regularly can cost you more in the long run. 2024 is the year to raise awareness and save money. So, let’s dive into why regular car maintenance is a smart financial move to avoid costly repairs and keep your wallet happy. What is car maintenance? Car maintenance includes all the regular checks, repairs, and top-ups required to keep your vehicle in top condition. Regular inspections take care of various components of the vehicle. In India, these inspections are done monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annually. What maintenance should be done on the car? After inspection, it is vital to replace or replenish the missing parts. Here is a simple car maintenance checklist: Oil Change: Change the engine oil every 8,000 to 10,000 kilometers. Brake pad inspection: Check the brakes every 15,000 km. Liquid level: Keep coolant, transmission fluid and brake fluid at designed levels.…
Which one is more expensive to maintain?
The efficiency, experience, and long-term maintenance costs of electric vehicles (EVs) and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles have been a focus of global debate. Many consumers are turning to sustainability through the EV transition, which makes it imperative to understand the long-term maintenance of these vehicles. In this blog, we will discuss the long-term maintenance of EVs and compare it to the maintenance of ICE vehicles. Learn about electric vehicle maintenance First, we need to understand the mechanics of electric vehicles and how they work. Electric vehicles run with fewer moving parts (such as electric motors and battery packs), excluding the complex components present in internal combustion engine vehicles (such as transmissions, exhaust systems, coolants, etc.), which makes their engines less complex. Unlike internal combustion engine vehicles, electric vehicles do not require frequent or routine maintenance due to fewer moving parts. One of the major advantages of electric vehicles is that there is no need to change engine oil, spark…