Poor tire maintenance can be costly or dangerous, leading to premature tire wear or a tire blowout. One can visually inspect one's tires monthly basis to prevent such problems.

One of the major components of your car is the battery. Imagine just how your car would start if it had no battery. Well, your car would actually not start without a battery and this simply goes to illustrate just how important this part is. It is your car's main power source.

Regular maintenance should always include a check of your car's fluid levels. Power steering may seem like a luxury you could live without but if it fails you could be putting yourself in danger. A car designed to have power steering can be very hard to steer without it. If it goes suddenly, you could lose control of the vehicle and end up in a very bad place.

A clean windshield is important all year long, but as long as you use real windshield washer fluid, you have a built-in anti-icing system, too. Washer fluid doesn't freeze, so if you spray it onto your windshield when you have some freezing problems, it helps to break down the frozen layer.

Whether your car is a luxury or your livelihood depends on it, it is important to maintain it. Regular and proper auto maintenance will not only save you money from replacing prematurely worn parts, but will ensure that your car is running as efficiently as possible, cutting fuel cost. Maintenance also prevents future breakdowns, which can be inconvenient, not to mention dangerous.