Mum life is busy: you are on the go from the moment the first child wakes and on call the entire time they’re asleep. In between times – when they’re at school for example – you have your own life to lead, working, playing or even indulging in a moment of self-care if you can. This can mean that dull things like car care can be pushed to one side and, perhaps, neglected for a little too long. But, no matter whether you are in the north-east of England, Newcastle, Whitby, even Grimsby, or all the way south in London, there are some simple, time-saving hacks for easy car maintenance for busy mums. Let’s have a look at five tips to maintain your family car in just a few minutes a day.
Get Into a Routine
Just as your baby is easier to handle when they’re in a good routine, your car care is also more easily managed if you set up a good system of maintenance. Double up on maintenance tasks – for example, check the air and radiator water whenever you fill up with fuel; wash the windows and windscreen, like you get your hair done; take a moment before picking the kids up from sport to walk around the car to give it a quick visual inspection. These tasks all help you to make sure your car’s still in good shape, and the last one can also give the kids another moment with their friends, making it a win-win all around!
Diarise Everything
With doctor’s appointments, vaccinations, holiday payments, dentists and more to be organised, it is a rare mum indeed who doesn’t need just a little help with organising their life. Get a diary and carry it with you all the time, noting down when you need to book services, tyre changes, and MOT certificates in exactly the same way you keep track of the children’s activities and play dates.
Book Early
Use your diary to make sure that you book car care processes as early as possible. Not only will this make sure that you aren’t delayed with these important activities, but you will be able to choose times and dates that work best for you, instead of having to take the few time slots left. By scheduling early, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your car care is taken care of well in advance If you are currently in England, DAT Tyres offers the best tyres in London and you can book your appointment online – without any hidden charges, so you can be sure your tyres are in great shape to continue living your best life.
Save Throughout the Year
Services, tyres, and even MOTs (especially if repairs are required) can all add up over the year, sometimes meaning that you have to curtail your own fun activities, or – worse – those of the children. Avoid these financial hiccups by saving for motoring needs throughout the year. Open a small, easy access, bank account, and pay in a fixed sum every month – a little more than you will need. This way you will end up with a nice little nest egg that could help you buy a new car in time.
Remember Maintenance is Part of Car Ownership
Car maintenance sometimes seems boring and unnecessary, but it is every bit as much a part of car ownership as insuring and registering the vehicle – and even driving it! Put yourself into a good position by maintaining your car carefully, right from the very day that you take ownership of the vehicle.