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Health & Fitness

Keep Your Car Serviced and Protected

Importance of keeping your cars well maintained and regularly serviced.

Along with making sure they have up-to-date auto insurance in Connecticut, motorists should also understand the importance of keeping their cars well maintained and regularly serviced. This usually requires the work of a reputable mechanic. However ,while auto manufacturers are now looking to extend the time their vehicles can go before getting a service, car experts still recommend adopting a regular service regime.

Change your oil and transmission fluid at the recommended mileage

The longer you put off a service from your mechanic the dirtier your oil can become. This can mean the presence of contaminants in the oil, which if left, may ruin your engine. This also applies to transmission fluid which acts as a lubricant for your transmission. Change your oil regularly for best engine performance.

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Change your brake pads

Don't wait until your brake pads have worn away to nothing before changing them! Have them checked at every service and replaced as needed.

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Tires and wheels

The importance of having sufficient tire tread cannot be overestimated. Additionally, steering can be adversely affected by poorly aligned wheels or tires that aren’t inflated correctly.

Maintaining your vehicle and attending to issues promptly can be vital for safe motoring however, if an accident does occur, it’s likely you’ll be calling on your auto insurance in Connecticut. Connecticut drivers are most welcome to call us for quotes or information about mandatory requirements.

Justin M. Cook

President, Curtin Insurance Agency, Inc

Bouvier Insurance - Curtin 

80 Norwich New London Tpke

Uncasville, CT 06382

Local: 860-848-2201 x319

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