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How To Maintain Your Leased Vehicle


How To Maintain Your Leased Vehicle

Kendrick Hendricks
23 August 2012


Car lease deals allow for tax efficient leasing of vehicles and financing options that have low monthly payments for individuals and businesses as well. Car lease deals, such as an Audi car leasing deal, will help to simplify the maintenance for your vehicle and your budget as well. Audi car leasing as well as all other UK model cars is available to get your best UK leasing deals.

Leased vehicle deals can be spread over different time periods and there are different kinds of leasing agreements. When the end of the leasing contract is up, you can bring the vehicle back and turn it in or make some balloon payments to own the vehicle.

Once you finalize your leasing deal and you drove your new leased car home from the showroom, you want to ensure it stays in the best condition.

We all know that general cleaning should be done on a daily basis or as you drive the vehicle. Every now and again a good valet cleaning should be done as well. There are other basic maintenance needs that have to be done on a routine basis to maintain your leased vehicle also.

First, you must always check your engines oil on a regular basis. Cars need to be lubricated at all times so if the oil level gets too low, the engine can stop performing the way it should perform. Try to check the oil in your engine every couple of weeks.

The coolant levels in the engine must be checked as well. Usually the coolant is just water or it can be a cooling solution mixture. Whichever one it is, if it goes empty, the engine could easily overheat. Before long trips, always be sure to check the coolant level and ensure there is enough.

Keep a check on the electrics in your car. That's not to say you need to play around with the wiring, but if a headlight or brake light goes out, get a check up as soon as possible. Not having a headlight or brake light working could cause damage to the car as well as risk your safety.

Always keep a good check on your tire pressure. If your tires are deflated it will cause more resistance and lessen the fuel economy your car should be getting. Fill up with air at least one time a month.

Monitor the gauges on the car. Make sure they are all in good working order or you won't know when the car is not performing well and in need of a tune up. For example, if the check oil light is not working, you may not know if the car runs out of oil causing the engine to stop working. This can be dangerous! If you notice a gauge is faulty, have it checked out.

By following some of these quick and simple tips, you will help to maintain the luxuriousness of your leased vehicle.


Mr. Hendricks has over 30 years of hands on experience within the car leasing and contract hire industry, making him the ideal candidate to provide advice and guidance on everything automotive related. For more information on car lease deals and audi car leasing visit http://www.leasecars.co.uk




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