Handling the car can be a little difficult task particularly in winter.

To avoid the freezing of doors and locks, apply some silicone spray around the trunk. Use some general purpose lubricants for the doors and locks. You can also use some dry lubricants coming in tubes for the latches. Lithium grease in small tubes is also a preferred solution. Use ice scarpers inside the car. Try to use a 50% anti-freeze with a 50% water mixture as a coolant for your car. Give special attention on the electrical system including battery since the battery falls when the temperature falls.

Buying a car can be an easier task for many people. What they might forget often is how to maintain the car properly.

There are various areas where you should pay constant attention to. Before starting to use the vehicle, go through the manual to understand what the important care tips for your automobile are. Take it to the service station at regular intervals for keeping it healthy. Do regular checking including battery, oil and changing oils and electrical system. Maintain a log on the repair, regular checkups so that you know the next date for doing specific maintenance works.

When you own a car, you should take special attention to notice very minute changes including smells, from your favorite vehicle. A musty odor from the car indicates that water is trapped under the carpet or so. An electric smoky smell means you should shut down the car. If there is an overflow of fuel inside the car, it will be shown as fuel smells. Exhaust smells mean that there is excess engine oil. You will get a sweatish smell from the car if the dynamo is to be replaced. If you feel a burning rubber smell, understand that tyres are over heated or you are driving with your breaks on.