The maintenance of new or used cars is more crucial and hot issue than car selling and buying. It is the maintenance of the car that is responsible for the smooth functioning of the car when it's in your custody and this timely service and maintenance promises a good market value when you are going to sell your used car. One stop motors team apart from other valuable services provide free Car maintenance tips for effective and efficient care of used cars.

Depending on the car, the maintenance tasks may vary but certain general tasks that are necessary for most of the Cars are listed here for the ease and comfort of car owners. Broadly speaking the car maintenance task can be divided into the following four categories to assure safety of the car, maintain its reliability and protect its resale value in the future.

Engine maintenance: Engine is considered as the heart of the cars and other autos. When compared to other maintenance issues, engine maintenance has the most vital part to play as engine keeps the car in working order and the investment of the owner in safe conditions. Lifeblood of the car engine is the engine oil, regular oil changes can keep the engine sound and intact and on the other hand most of the problems occur due to irregularities in oil change frequency. Check level of engine oil once every two weeks and the coolant and water in radiator before starting the engine also helps a lot. Shutting up the engine when you expect to wait has a profound impact on the durability of the engine.

Body maintenance: This includes washing and waxing of the car's body to prevent it from permanent stains and to preserve the car's finish. Frequent washing and waxing is the best thing to be considered in this regard.

 Wash your car necessarily if any of the following has happened:

1. Bird droppings, dead bugs, or other obvious contaminants are on the paint surface.  
   
   
2. Wash after a period of rainy weather as the acidic chemicals of rainwater can leave stains on paint.
   
   
3. Change wiper blades twice a year.
   

Rust proofing and undercoating is necessary for the cars that are used in the coastal areas. Keep good eye and Remove before corrosion of the stone chips, deep scratches and the paint marks.

Maintaining interior of the car:

Maintenance of the interiors of car is as important as the exterior of the car. The interior maintenance improves the overall look and appearance of the car and can create a good impression of the owner.

To keep the interior of the car neat and clean one can take into consideration the following measures.

1. Regular vacuuming keeps the interior dust free and health friendly.  
   
   
2. Clean the carpets, seats and doors regularly.
   
   
3. Polishing and cleaning the dashboard regularly.
   

Transmission

Transmission is the essence of safe drive and defects may cause certain safety issues. Depending upon the transmission of your car, maintenance schedule and task be sought. If Transmission is automatic then the maintenance will be a little bit complicated, as auto transmission is expensive as well as less reliable. So keep noticing various issues that result in transmission system failure. Various measures can be taken in this regard like:

1. Always use original and genuine parts. 
   
   
2. Avoid transmission overheating.
   
   
3. Fixing transmission fluid leakage.
   
   
4. Authorized dealers and stations for servicing the transmission system.
   
   
5. Avoid abrupt accelerating and braking.
   
   
6. Avoid putting continuous pressure on the clutch pedal.