Buick Maintenance Tips for First-Time Car Owners

For many people, their car is the second most valuable asset they own after their home. Clearly, vehicles are valuable capital assets, and they need maintenance to work properly. With AAA maintaining that scheduling regular maintenance is the most effective thing you can do to preserve your car’s resale value, it makes sense to make an appointment for Buick maintenance for your automobile. 

Even seasoned motorists ask about the maintenance their car needs when they contact our Savoy, IL Buick dealership. Things can be even more confusing for first-time car owners and lessees who’ve never had to care for a vehicle before. Luckily, we’ve compiled some tips that will help you tend to your automobile. 

Follow Your Routine Maintenance Schedule 

Whether you buy one of the new Buick vehicles on our lot or a pre-owned automobile, your car will come with an owner’s manual. That manual is where you’ll find your car’s routine maintenance schedule. As you review the schedule, you’ll notice that it tells you when your vehicle will need certain services in the context of time and mileage. 

Earlier, we said adhering to your routine maintenance schedule can help you get a decent price if you sell your automobile down the line. Following that schedule can also help you minimize your cumulative service expenses and extend your car’s working life. 

Do Simple Things Yourself 

While many maintenance tasks are best left in the hands of our certified, factory-trained technicians, there are a few things you can handle on your own even if you’re not a trained mechanic. Every six months, you can pick up a new set of windshield wipers at our Buick parts department near Champaign, IL and install them, for example. 

You can also be mindful of your driving habits. Following the speed limit, refraining from “riding” the brakes, and using your parking brake especially when you park on a hill are things you can do to keep your automobile in good shape. 

A lot of routine maintenance focuses on your car’s mechanics, but your vehicle’s exterior needs attention too. Washing and waxing your automobile can protect your car’s paint and the components that lie beneath it. Spraying off the underside of your car can prevent things like road salt or sand from causing damage to critical systems. 

Learn More About Buick Maintenance at Serra Buick GMC Champaign 

Would you like more maintenance tips? To learn more about caring for your first car, contact or visit Serra Buick GMC Champaign today.