Monday, October 14, 2013

Take pride in your ride!

Cars. They take us everywhere. They take us to work, to the grocery store, to visit family and many other places. So would it be bad to pay it some attention sometimes? It works really hard for us, even going as far as drawing attention for us. So why not?


Most people know that it is vital to have the oil changed regularly in their car. But why?  Its said that a car should typically get an oil change every 3 months or every 3,000 miles, however if your car takes higher quality oil, than it can go for longer. What happens if we do not get an oil change regularly? Simply put, it can really damage the engine. Just like water and food sustain humans, good oil sustains your car's engine and allows it to perform better.

That is just one of the many essential parts of the car that needs tender loving care. There is definitely more. Some other key pieces that will prolong your life and your car's life would be having sturdy brakes and wipers. These are self explanatory. Make sure they're always in the best condition, if not it could be detrimental! Its obvious that there are other necessary components in a car and we could be here for quite a long time discussing the importance of maintaing those parts. Ultimately, a priority should always be to make sure its in the best running condition.

What about the parts of the car that meet the eye? The exterior; which include paint, rims, tires and windows. Or even perhaps the interior parts? Maybe the leather/fabric seats, carpets, steering wheel, cup holders and more. Is it really necessary to pay attention to the exterior and interior? Indeed it is. Cars tell a story about their owner. How so? Most would say that they thoroughly enjoy clean environments. If a person had to get a ride from someone who had a disgustingly dirty car, which possessed food wrappers everywhere, perhaps even old food, empty bottles and other pieces of trash, it is possible they would refuse the ride and look for another means. Have you ever heard of a dirty car getting compliments or praises for how gross it is? Very rarely, if ever. A clean car would receive compliments not only on how nice it is but how refreshing it smells and its cleanliness.

Having a car that looks, smells and works well, definitely can lift up a person's spirits and give them an ego boost. And yet, why do people let such things go? Easy. They don't have the time. Cars, are one of the most important investments a person can have. Why not take pride in your ride? Or take care of it? If taken care of, it will be there when we need it.