{"id":126,"date":"2017-04-24T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-04-24T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.safechoicemn.com\/blog\/?p=126"},"modified":"2017-04-08T03:13:03","modified_gmt":"2017-04-08T03:13:03","slug":"how-to-extend-the-life-of-your-vehicle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.safechoicemn.com\/blog\/how-to-extend-the-life-of-your-vehicle\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Extend the Life Of Your Vehicle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The longer your vehicle lasts, the better the initial investment you made with purchasing the vehicle. Most vehicles can last a lifetime with proper care. While you may want to consider looking for something else should the engine or transmission completely fall out on you, there are other ways to extend the life of your vehicle. At Safechoice Insurance Agency, we want to keep your Rochester, MN vehicle driving for as long as possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow Recommended Maintenance&nbsp;Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Every vehicle comes with a recommended maintenance schedule. It is important for you to follow this. Usually, the schedule kicks in around the 30,000-mile mark or so. Certain areas of the vehicle will break down sooner than others and need to be replaced. By staying on top of this, you&#8217;ll be able to prevent more extensive damage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take Care Of Your Engine<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While the engine isn&#8217;t the only part of the vehicle, it is the most important. Should you run into engine trouble the vehicle becomes extremely dangerous to drive. So, perform regular oil changes, check the fluids on a regular basis, and take the vehicle in for servicing should the check engine light come on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wash Your Car<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is especially true in Minnesota. Road salt in the winter will cause the undercarriage of the vehicle to rust through. Washing the vehicle and springing for the undercarriage wash option will remove the salt from your vehicle. Once a vehicle starts to rust there isn&#8217;t any way to correct the problem. So make sure to wash your vehicle at least every other week during the winter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With proper care, your Rochester, MN vehicle can run exceptionally well and last a long time. At Safechoice Insurance Agency, it is all about ensuring you receive quality advice and insurance coverage for your personal vehicle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The longer your vehicle lasts, the better the initial investment you made with purchasing the vehicle. 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