2022 is just around the corner, and while it’s a good idea to make New Year’s Resolutions for yourself, it’s also beneficial to make some for your vehicle as well! Here are some ideas to help you become a better car owner in the new year!
Keep Up on Vehicle Maintenance
Staying on top of your vehicle’s needs can be a hassle, but doing so will help prolong your vehicle’s lifespan and enhance its performance. A simple thing that can help you stay organized is to keep a detailed maintenance log for your vehicle. Keeping track of your oil changes, tire rotations, alignments, air filters, and brakes will make your life easier in the long run. Make note of when and how often you should have maintenance done so that you can be proactive with scheduling service appointments. Don’t let the regular maintenance needs of your vehicle catch you by surprise in 2022.
Learn Basic Maintenance Tasks Yourself
Hate having to schedule a service appointment over and over again? Then make it a goal for the new year to learn how to do some of the maintenance work yourself! It is advisable to leave the bigger maintenance projects to the professionals, but start with something small and build upon your maintenance know-how little by little. Oil changes, checking tire pressure, changing air filters, and maintaining your vehicle’s battery are all tasks you can take care of yourself with some practice and research!
End Bad Driving Habits and Nurture Good Ones
No one is a perfect driver and there’s no shame in admitting you might have some bad habits when it comes to driving. Hold yourself accountable in the new year and reflect upon some of the bad tendencies you may have. Using a phone, eating or drinking, grooming, speeding, and aggressive driving are all bad habits that not only risk the life of your vehicle, but the safety of those around you. It’s also a good idea to reflect upon the things you do well and to make a goal to continue practicing good driving habits. Safety is a perfect New Year’s Resolution to have!
Get Rid of The Clutter
You may be someone who has no problem keeping their car nice and clean. If you aren’t, then make 2022 the year of cleanliness! Start out the new year by giving your vehicle a nice wash and getting rid of all the junk and clutter! Now that it’s clean, make a goal to keep it that way! Schedule weekly cleaning sessions for yourself and stick to it! Cleaning a little bit frequently is better than cleaning a lot seldomly. Keep a small trash can in your vehicle and empty it often, and organize all the papers and documents in your glovebox!
Give Your Chevy a Makeover
A new year means it’s the perfect opportunity to give your Chevy a new look! Treat yourself by putting some money towards your vehicle’s appearance and performance! Want to customize your look? Need a little extra edge? Shop for top Chevrolet accessories you can add to your vehicle so you can head into the new year in style! You can shop for accessories on our Accessories Hub page!
Whatever your New Year’s Resolutions are, we at Bozarth Chevrolet wish you the best of luck and a happy new year!