Show you car some love: The bad habits that could damage your car

Here’s how to show your car some love this Valentines Day and keep your vehicle running as long as possible

First off its an obvious one but regularly checking your engine oil and topping up with the correct oil when necessary, super important to ensure engine longevity

Secondly its an easy one but not running the car low or completely out of fuel, doing so can allow debris to enter the fuel system. At best this will need filter replacement at worst it could damage the injectors or engine

Third, misfuelling, if you’re lucky enough to realise you’ve misfiled your car don’t start the engine. Speak to the operator of the petrol station, see if they have a fuel drain specialists contact number. This will always be cheaper than addressing damage later on.

Finally at this time of year its essential to use the correct coolant mixture when topping up the coolant system, dilution by topping up only with water can cause the system to freeze.

Follow the above guidance to show your car the love it deserves this Valentines Day…