A car is like a human body. Take care of it and it will run for a long time.

Wash your car thoroughly with a gentle soap and water. Once the car is sparkling clean, check its surface for any damages. Look out for scratches and dents. Use touch-up paint for any minor scratches. Never ignore rusted car parts. They need immediate attention.

Repairing dents can be very expensive. If you don’t want to spend great money, you can use ‘paint-less dent remover’. However, this works only for minor dents. For major dents, you have to go to the mechanic or service center.

Small cracks on the car windshield are common. You may think they are only aesthetically unappealing, but the cracks can weaken the glass and cause great damage. If you have glass damage coverage in your auto-insurance policy, then you can get a new windshield without spending any money. And if you don’t, your best course of action may be spending money from your own pocket for the repair in order to prevent greater damage.

You have car cleaners to get rid of the annoying car dirt. Always keep your car interiors clean and tidy. This can prevent odors and other unpleasant problems. Use carpet cleaning spray or spot remover for the carpets and the seat covers. Or, some still swear by the standard non-abrasive soap and water. Whichever the case, keeping the interior clean creates a feeling of newness in your car.

Clean your engine parts with soft soap and water but be careful to preserve and keep dry the electrical parts and connections.

Consider cleaning as a regular part of car maintenance.