Aside from basic car maintenance like oil checks and tire rotation, people tend to ignore other thorough car maintenance tips like the proper use of handbrakes, regular car alignment checks, and using a proper key chain, until it’s too late. This can be bad for the life of your car. Ensuring proper car maintenance is vital for the durability of your car.

Bright Side knows how important it is for your car to be in perfect and durable condition, so we decided to share tips with you for how you can make your car last longer.

1. Don’t rest your hand on the gear shifter.

People often rest their hands on the gear shifter. Even though people see this as a normal thing, it’s not. Resting your hand on the gear shifter will result in premature wear on the transmission’s components, especially in manual cars.

2. Do the first oil change after 50 to 100 miles.

It’s imperative that you change your car’s engine oil after the first 50 to 100 miles, especially when it’s a brand new car. This will extend the life of the car. But if you’ve been driving the car for a long period of time, you should regularly change the oil after every 5,000 miles or after the recommended break-in period mileage.

3. Don’t keep your car for too long without driving it.

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