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More often than not, people grow very excited when it comes to owning a vehicle. When they have it in their hands, they tend to do so many things to it without knowing that some of what they are doing could ruin their most beloved possession. Sometimes, they think that what they are doing is best for them and for the vehicle, but in reality, it is not.

Here are five things that you should not do to your vehicle if what you want it to serve you longer.

• Sunny day carwash. Don’t think that your car would be the same as you are when taking a bath during a hot and sunny day. It would do no good to your car’s finish, I tell you. The very fact that your car is exposed to the sun makes the metal hot to the touch. When you add moisture like water, it would help the sun heat the metal more thus giving it a bad finish. To tell you, a repaint would be the best thing to fix that problem. So if you want to escape from the additional expense of repainting, better wash your car on cloudy days or under a shade. Or if you can’t help but wash it today, wash it after dawn or in the late afternoon.

• Pressure washing a modern car’s engine. Pressure sprayers are a big no! Degreasing an engine could be aided by a garden hose, but not by a pressure sprayer. This is because the sprayer could force water to go to parts where it is not supposed to go to. Moisture could cause electrical parts to malfunction so, as much as possible, it should not be allowed to get into some parts in the engine. You may enjoy more a dirty engine that works than a clean engine that does not work.

• Overloading the alternator/charging system. You could be enjoying the loud music inside your car but are you sure that your car’s alternator and charging systems could handle that task? Today’s vehicles are equipped with so many devices that require energy from the alternator and charging system thus making the alternator work too hard. In that event, the alternator would just fail to charge the battery well so it easily drains. That would result to the frequent replacement of the battery, damage of the alternator itself, and failure to start your vehicle. So it doesn’t really pay to have a high-load stereo in your vehicle if what is in exchange is purchasing a new battery every month. Think again. 

• “Universal fit” wheels. Customizing a vehicle is a trend now. I understand that every person wants their possession to be unique so as to stand out from the rest on the road. One common step people make to personalize their vehicle is replacing the wheels. However, you should note that the replacement wheels you get are really designed to fit your car. Consult your car manufacturer about that. Don’t jump into the conclusion that “universal fit” wheels will do your vehicle good. It doesn’t mean that it is right for your vehicle because it is universal. Having them in your vehicle could be dangerous. You may also consult a tire shop for assistance regarding custom wheels. 

• Tow an automatic-equipped car with drive wheels down. This would be just short. This step is as simple as this: if you want to damage your car’s automatic transmission or shorten its service life, then it is better to allow your car to be towed with its drive wheels down. Simple.

So now you know, better not do it again. Just accept the fact that certain things are not good to your vehicle even when you are get benefits from what you have been doing. Think about your vehicle’s welfare too. Don’t abuse it. Now, ensure a longer driving experience with your vehicle.