Preventing damage to your car starts with the right habits. With regular servicing, sensible parking and an appropriate driving style, you can keep your car in top condition. Discover five practical tips below that make all the difference.<\/p>\n
A well-maintained car is less prone to faults that could lead to damage. Have the car serviced regularly in accordance with the service schedule, check the tyre pressure and tread depth (at least 1.6 millimetres) every month, and keep fluid levels topped up. Clean windows and correctly adjusted mirrors give you a better view, enabling you to react more quickly to unexpected situations. A good foundation starts with a car that is in good working order.<\/p>\n
A strikingly large proportion of all car damage is caused by parking, and this can almost always be prevented. It\u2019s best to reverse into a parking space so that you have a clear view when pulling away. Use your parking sensors, fold in the wing mirrors and choose a space with sufficient room on both sides. Avoid spaces directly under trees or next to bushes, as falling branches, sap and berries can damage the paintwork. Walking a few metres further in this case will save you an expensive repair.<\/p>\n
Most accidents are not caused by driving too fast, but by driving too fast at the wrong time. Rushing and stress reduce your concentration, making you more likely to misjudge situations. Moreover, at higher speeds, the consequences of a misjudgement are more severe. Always allow plenty of time for your journey; ideally, set off ten minutes earlier and keep your attention on the road. Driving calmly and predictably is the most effective way to prevent damage.<\/p>\n
The two-second rule is a good starting point in dry weather and under normal conditions, but in rain, fog or on slippery roads, it is wise to keep a greater distance. On Zoab roads \u2013 the quiet asphalt commonly found in the Netherlands \u2013 there may be loose stones which, if you\u2019re too close, can cause chips in your windscreen. Adjust your following distance to suit your speed, the road surface and the weather, and you\u2019ll prevent both collisions and stone chips. Bear in mind that the braking distance at 100 km\/h is more than twice as long as at 70 km\/h.<\/p>\n
Weather conditions and the surrounding environment have a greater impact on damage than many motorists realise. During a storm, loose objects or broken branches can hit the car, so do not park under trees if strong winds are forecast. In winter, road salt and freezing conditions cause extra wear and tear to the paintwork and underbody, so rinse your car regularly. Adapt your driving style to slippery conditions and reduce your speed well before bends. By thinking ahead and taking the conditions into account when making decisions, you\u2019ll keep your car damage-free for longer.<\/p>\n
If something does get damaged, you can save on the repair costs by using second-hand parts<\/a>. At Japoto, you\u2019ll find a wide range of over 70,000 parts for Japanese and Korean brands. Search by japoto.nl<\/a> or contact us directly get in touch<\/a> via info@japoto.nl<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Schade aan je auto voorkomen begint bij de juiste gewoontes. Met regelmatig onderhoud, slim parkeren en een aangepaste rijstijl houd je je auto in topconditie. Ontdek hieronder vijf concrete tips die het verschil maken. 1. Houd het onderhoud bij Een auto die goed onderhouden is, is minder vatbaar voor defecten die tot schade kunnen leiden. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":84,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_hide_featured_image":false,"_jetpack_featured_image_duplicate_dismissed":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-83","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n