One of the most common realizations drivers have is that driving in the city chews up petrol more than driving on the freeway. Your car works harder in an urban environment. When you drive your car in the city, you ask it for a wider variety of movements compared to driving on an open road.
The demands of city driving place strain on components of your car. Without regular maintenance, this poses a threat to your car’s efficiency, longevity and safety.
Brakes
The constant braking required to navigate traffic can wear out brake pads and discs quickly.
Suspension
Potholes, poor-quality asphalt and uneven surfaces in the city can wreak havoc on your car’s suspension system. Additionally, passengers and other cargo mean your car is often carrying additional weight.
Radiator
City driving means a lot of waiting at traffic lights with the engine left running. Your car is often operating with reduced airflow through the radiator, which strains your engine’s cooling system. Without regular maintenance and care, this can destroy your engine.
Transmission
Driving in an urban landscape requires gear changes and speed adjustments that can take a toll on your car’s transmission. Without regular maintenance, this can result in higher fuel costs and a greater risk of your car breaking down.
Tyres
The frequent stopping and starting patterns of driving in city traffic impact your car’s tyres and rapidly wear them down. Not to mention the occasionally unpredictable actions of other drivers and pedestrians that may force you to suddenly brake and rely on the effectiveness of your tyres. Unless you ensure your tyres are replaced regularly, you could face fatal consequences.
General Damage
Parallel parking is a common feature in city environments and often results in minor collisions. This damage is mostly aesthetic but can be structural and therefore something that needs to be fixed for your safety.
Are You A City Driver Who Needs A Service?
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