Before the holiday/winter driving season is a great time for
parents to focus their teens on simple auto repair and maintenance tips
that can support safe driving.
According to a survey by the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), teen drivers are actually making better decisions when
it comes to motor vehicle safety, with more buckling up and fewer
risking riding with a friend who has been drinking. But, according to an
AutoMD.com survey, when it comes to actual auto repair and maintenance,
teens are a bit clueless, with two-thirds of parents rating their
teen’s basic knowledge of car maintenance as “somewhat or completely
clueless,” or “average.”
AutoMD.com is offering some easy DIY tips from their Teen Driver Car
Maintenance and Repair Guide to help teens – and their parents – make
good auto repair decisions to keep their cars running safely and soundly
through the holidays and into winter.
1. Know your car’s maintenance intervals and keep up with service
2. Take care of your tires – make sure they can get you to school, work, etc.
3. Don’t ignore dashboard warning lights
4. Don’t let your car run too low, or out of gas
5. Steer clear – take care of your windshield
6. Teen life moves fast, but your car doesn’t have to. Slow down – avoid speeding
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