1. Avoid any reckless and erratic driving which can cause more wear and tear on the car.
2. Clean your car regularly by washing and polishing the outside at least twice a year and vacuuming the interior to keep it in top condition.
3. Get fuel on days when it is the cheapest and fill your tank to capacity.
4. Check your tyre pressure every month. Having the right tyre pressure can save you on fuel use.
5. Service your car regularly. The frequency should be as stated in your owner’s manual. For older cars every six months or 10,000km the oil and filter should be changed. During a service your technician will check all the different parts of your car that needs to be changed at different time intervals, and they will also check the overall safety of your car. Therefore servicing your car regularly keeps the car safe to drive, reliable, increases the resale value, makes the car more fuel efficient and helps avoid any large bills when you bring it in for a future service or repair.
6. Use a reputable and qualified company or technician to service your car and stick with them,
7. Limit the number of trips that you do. Try to combine errands so that you do not need to make multiple trip. You can always ride a bike or walk for short trips.
8. Try to drive during off-peak times where possible.
9. Check your insurance policy and see if you can get a better deal elsewhere. Increasing your excess can also help cut the cost of your insurance premium.

The brakes are one of the most important parts of your vehicle so any signs that there may be a problem need to be looked at as soon as possible. Especially if you regularly drive on roads that are hilly, we recommend that you have your brakes checked every few months. Driving with worn out brake pads can have very dangerous consequences.

Every vehicle is different, so it is very important to know your vehicle and what pressure and time you need to stop and the distance. If your brake pads are wearing thin, the time and distance of when you need to start braking can be greatly affected.

Here are some of the signs to watch out for that may indicate that you need a brake change:

1. When you go to brake and you hear a noise like a screeching, squealing or grinding. Chances are that your brake pads are wearing thin and need to be replaced before further damage is done to your existing rotors.
2. When you feel a vibration or pulsation in the steering wheel or the brake pedal, you should get your brakes inspected as soon as possible.
3. When you find that you need to press on the brake pedal for longer or farther, this is a good sign of brake pad wear.
4. When your brake warning light comes on in your car, it is a good time to schedule a brake inspection.
5. When you smell a strong burning smell near your tires, you must get them inspected as soon as possible as this is not normal and requires urgent attention.

Visit the QuickStop Brake and Clutch Centre or call us on (08) 9345 4722 to schedule your free brake and clutch check today!