5 Driving Habits That Are Secretly Damaging Your Car

Buying a car is an investment that many of us make in our lifetime, and looking after said car becomes extremely important. We all develop driving habits over time, both good and bad! But, those bad habits could be more harmful than you realise. We’ve outlined some of the top 5 secret driving habits that could be potentially damaging your car! Keep reading to find out more.



Habits To Avoid

These are 5 common driving habits you should avoid to ensure you're looking after your car properly.

Braking Late

There may be a situation where you need to carry out an emergency break, in which case, late breaking is the correct way to stop. Frequent late breaking, however, can be harmful to your car. Not only can it wear out your brake pads, it can put a lot of strain on your braking system which will end up costing you fuel over time.

Revving A Cold Engine

If you rev your engine before it’s had any time to warm up, this can be especially damaging to your car. Because the engine is still cold, it won’t have had proper time to circulate and lubricate the car. It is vital that in cold temperatures you give your car an appropriate amount of time to warm up before you rev your engine.

Ignoring Warning Lights

If you’re bad at ignoring your warning lights, you may just hope the problem will sort itself out on its own. However, this is a risky approach! Ignoring your warning lights can actually further the problem, leading you to a more costly repair later down the line.

Overloading Your Car

Many modern cars are capable of holding heavy loads, but you should be mindful of overloading your car. Your cars’ manual should tell you the car’s maximum weight threshold! The reason overloading can damage your car is due to the strain that is placed on the suspension and braking systems.

Riding The Clutch

You probably recall being told ‘not to ride the clutch’ in your car at some point in your driving life, and for good reason! Riding your clutch means keeping the pedal partially pressed down or resting your foot on it, creating more friction and wearing your clutch out. Riding your clutch is one of the most common reasons for premature clutch failure.

Acorn Tyres

Here at Acorn Tyres, we understand how important taking care of your car is, and we are here to help! From MOTs and car servicing to new tyres and exhaust repair, we can help you no matter what.

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