Buying a used car comes with lots of benefits, from savings on upfront costs and auto insurance to even extended warranty protection. Plus, cars are lasting much longer today than they did in the past and with a thriving pro-owned market, you have much more options for your budget. Still, fears associated with reliability, cleanliness, up-to-date features, and potential issues down the line are still major deterrents for some drivers. Thankfully, the team at Nimey’s New Generation Cars is here to help! With just a few helpful maintenance tips, you can completely optimize the potential of your used car and keep it in tip-top shape for even longer than you’d think!

1. Consult the Manual. While the team here at Nimey’s will equip you with a thorough overview of your new pre-owned vehicle, for proper maintenance consulting the manual yourself is essential. This is particularly important for the vehicle’s preferred maintenance schedule for things like engine oil and filter changes. If your used car did not come with an owner’s manual, you can often download the one for your vehicle’s year, make and model from the manufacturer’s website.

2. Check Tire Pressure Regularly. A very important criterion of a used car maintenance procedure is to keep its tire pressure at its best. Low pressure in your car is often the prime reason behind many damages and malfunctions that occur in the vehicle.

3. Keep a Coolant On-Hand. Since a used car has eaten up so many miles already, it’s natural for it to heat up quite frequently, so it’s necessary to keep the extra coolant in the vehicle. Be sure to change the coolant regularly, as it can become contaminated if left in the vehicle for too long and can negatively affect the engine.

4. Turn Off the Engine. If you have a used car, it's important never to leave the engine running when idle. Not only does this reduce your fuel efficiency, but it can also have harsh effects on your engine’s life span as well.

5. Use a Route Planner. This is a pro-tip that can really keep your car which is already high on mileage usage stay on track. If you are following the best guidelines for the routes to cover, you’ll not only avoid wasting fuel but will also add much less mileage to your vehicle.

Find Pre-Owned Car, Truck and SUV Models in Utica

If you are looking for a great pre-owned vehicle in Utica, NY, you’ve come to the right place! Nimey's New Generation Cars have a full inventory of quality pre-owned cars, trucks, and SUVs available for purchase, and our experienced sales team is standing by to help find the one that's perfect for you today. If you have more questions about vehicle maintenance or need a service repair, don't hesitate to contact our service center for more information as well! Come by and see us at 2104 Dwyer Ave. in Utica and allow one of our dedicated sales professionals to show you everything our massive used vehicle inventory has to offer.