Give Your Car the TLC it deserves Right Now

January is here, and people are weighing travel plans – whether to brave it all and join friends and family for the rest of the holidays (maybe, begin the return journey) or to strategically avoid most forms of contact and be safe from the Coronavirus infection.

Gathering with others during the yuletide is a universal holiday tradition that has never required so much thorough forethought and strategies. Now, we need a checklist to step out of the house. Mask, check. Hand sanitiser, check. Backup hand sanitiser, check. Secondary visor, check. It can be exhausting but it’s become more than necessary.

Apart from the anti-COVID checklist there are other things we also need to think about as well. Road travel amounts to over 80% of transportation means in Nigeria. And irrespective of the pandemic, Nigerians will travel! Whether by public or private transport, we need to visit the village, friends and family.

And right now, the ‘state of health’ of vehicles that will transport millions of Nigerian families is pivotal! Please, make sure your vehicle is properly serviced before the journey to and from your destination! Getting a regular oil change is vital, and during that time the mechanic should also perform a routine check to make sure there are no other underlying issues that may arise while you drive. You can avoid a  potentially dangerous car on a busy road.

Yuletide or not, Nigerian car owners need to build a good car maintenance culture – whether it’s December or March. A well serviced car will serve you better any day, any time. Also, if you plan on using your car’s trade-in value when purchasing your next car, the condition of your car will be at the top of the list of considerations. The better the car’s condition, the sweeter its grade and the higher the market value. A sure bet is that you’ll get the best deals on Cars45 marketplace.

Any experienced motorist can appreciate the value of car maintenance. They understand that if problems are diagnosed and rectified on time, it can save a lot of money, time, and most importantly, stress!. Running on low fuel, driving with tires that have little to no treading, or with no coolant – these are some of the things that can and will increase the amount of money you ‘sink’ into your car over time. Think of your car as a fine babe, she deserves to be pampered.

There are great servicing options that can help you right now, and any time in the year. While you may believe that your road-side mechanic knows his onions, please, do not put the fate of your car in the hands of unqualified artisans. Take pity on your bank account, safety, and peace of mind, and use credible service providers. Cars45’s Go Mechanic service gives you all the benefits that you’ll get atan  authorized manufacturer service centre without putting a hole in your wallet.

So, as you head out across the country to tear at the juicy chicken laps; or to laugh over beer with friends who live two streets away (while practising social distancing) make sure your car is SERVICED  PROPERLY.