A great car care tip that I have as an auto mechanic is have an RACQ memebership on top of your regular car maintenance. The RACQ is one of the best investments you can make in the wellbeing of your car, not to mention your own personal safety. Yearly costs can vary depending on which package you choose to join with, but even the most basic packages include emergency towing and roadside assistance, not to mention great help for those of us who lock our keys in our car on a regular basis! By joining the RACQ you’ll never be stranded on the side of the road and it can save you a fortune in towing fees. You can feel safe in the knowledge that if you have a problem with your car whilst driving you can pull over straight away and know that the RACQ will be there to assist you as soon as they can. I strongly recommend that if you experience any problems or overheating while driving your vehicle that you pull over immediately! Even driving just those few extra minutes can be the difference between costing you a few dollars and a few hundred or even a few thousand dollars! This is a great car care tip so make sure that on top of regular car maintenance with your auto mechanic you also have an RACQ membership so that you know help is just around the corner should you need it.

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Always check oil and water in between services
Most vehicle breakdowns are due to lack of oil and water. Think of these as the lifeblood of your vehicle. Without proper oil or water levels your car can not function properly. You may end up with major problems like cracked cylinder heads or seized engines which can run into the thousands to have repaired. For newer vehicles checking once a week is fine but for older vehicles checking every few days is a must. If you’re not sure how to check your car’s fluid levels please come in to see me or one of my experience Auto Mechanics at Dixon Automotive Services and I’ll be more then happy to show you more about car maintenance and car care tips.

Danielle Dixon talks about her family business Dixon Automotive and how it started