Advice For Car Owners Who Call the City Home
Keeping a car in the city poses unique challenges. Many city-living drivers are without a driveway, a designated spot on the street, or a garage where they can park their car. And even if they do have any of these options, their car is still more vulnerable to mishaps thanks to so many people and drivers navigating the area. Plus, everyday weather exposure can do a number on a vehicle’s exterior. In order to keep your vehicle safe and looking its best, consider the following tips from Medium.com writer Richard Reina.
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If you’re a frequent patron of public transportation or are able to handle your work commute and errand-getting on foot, your car is sitting idle a lot more than a car that takes on an extended drive each day, which means your car’s mileage shouldn’t determine your car’s maintenance schedule.
“For a city driver who might be putting fewer miles on their car, it’s important to keep track of the months between maintenance to ensure your car is kept in good shape,” advises Reina.
If your car spends most of its time on display on a city street, you better believe car thieves are keeping an eye on it.
‘If you frequently park your car on the streets, adding a steering wheel lock can deter a thief who might be looking for an ‘easy mark.’ For an additional expense, you can have a hidden switch installed under the dash which cuts out the ignition, making the car impossible to start unless the thief knows the location of the switch,” he adds.
Parallel parking on crowded city streets is difficult, which means many drivers are horrible at it. If your car is parked on the street, it’s very likely it will suffer at the hands of a bad parallel-parker.
“City drivers might want to consider investing in bodyside and bumper protection. Another helpful accessory that’s popular among seasoned city drivers is the ‘bumper buddy’ which attaches to the rear of the car and prevents denting from rear-end collisions in traffic, which can be all too common,” writes Reina.
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By taking a few precautions, you can protect your city-residing car from damage, thieves and wear and tear.
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