Here at Speedway Towing & Roadside Assistance we see all kinds of different things when it comes to cars and drivers. Accidents, flat tires, dead batteries, and broken cars are things that we deal with on a regular basis. We also see teenager drivers involved with these tasks listed above. Many times parents take the time to talk to their teenage drivers about how to drive safely so they prevent accidents but they frequently forget to talk to their kids about car maintenance. If you have fallen into this category Speedway Towing & Roadside Assistance suggests that you stop and think about some important things to talk to your teenage driver about.
Basic Car Maintenance
All cares need some basic maintenance so that they can run properly. Teach your child that their vehicle will need to have the oil changed every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. You can show them that they need to pay attention to the little sticker that will help them remember when their oil needs to be changed. In addition to changing your oil you will want to teach them the importance of keeping their car nice and clean too.
Dashboard Warning Lights
As adults we know that when our dash lights come on we need to address an issue in our car. Teenage drivers just do not seem concerned when their dash lights come on though. We need to make sure that we teach our kids what the different dash lights mean so that they can help address them. Take time to show your kids your car manual and show them what all of the lights mean. They need to know what the check engine light, service engine soon light, tire gauge light, and any other important lights mean. This way your teenage driver will know what to do when these lights come on. If they can address the problem right when the light comes on it can prevent your teenage driver from getting stranded on the side of the road.
Car Making Noise &/or Burning Smell
Your child needs to know that if their car has a strange smell or sound coming from it that they need to address it. After they have learned to drive have them drive with the windows down so that they can hear what their car normally sounds like. You need to tell them that if they hear grinding, knocking, buzzing, or other noises that they need to let you know. If the car is shaking you need to know. If their car has a funny small you need to know. This way you can fix the problem before it escalates into a larger problem.
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By taking the time to teach your child how to maintain their car it will help prevent unnecessary repairs and issues. Do not make the mistake of forgetting to teach your child these basic steps to car maintenance. If you do it can certainly prevent you from having to call Speedway Towing & Roadside Assistance for roadside assistance or towing services.
