Generally, when you buy a car, you don't go much into the details of the car as the majority of the people don’t understand it as there are so many components which a car is made up of and it's not possible to know about each and every one. But there are certainly important and common things which every car owner should be aware of. Moreover knowing about the basic stuff lets you know when the car is developing a problem or what the cause of the problem is. Here in this article, we will talk about these basic things which every car owner should know.

●    AIR FILTER

Every car has an air filter and it is responsible for keeping impurities out of your engine by filtering the air and ensuring that clean air is blown into the engine. Air filter needs to be changed after 3-4 months and is not that expensive. It is very simple to change and anyone can do it. Suppose if you own a BMW, you can change the oil filter yourself instead of going to avail BMW repair services and paying them a lot of money for such an easy task. If the air filter is dirty, then it's a sign that it needs to be replaced.

●    TYRE CHANGE

With so much traffic and debris on the road nowadays, it's only a matter of time before you get a flat tyre. You should know how to take the tyre off your vehicle and replace it with a new one. Suppose you have a top-quality Bridgestone tyre equipped in your car and it gets damaged. Then you should know how to change it instead of contacting a retail outlet of Bridgestone in Abu Dhabi and asking them to send someone to help you and replace the tire.

●    SPARK PLUG

Spark plugs are one of the most vital and basic things everyone should know. They are small in size but they have a very important task. They are responsible for providing power to start your car. Spark plugs have a certain life and need to be changed. They are very easy to replace and you can do it yourself as well even at home. They are located in the engine compartment area. You can watch a youtube video if you cannot find it. An old spark plug will decrease your fuel average and even cause trouble starting your car. So you should regularly check your spark plugs and see that they are ok. Signs of a worn-out spark plug is that they'll become blackish.

●    TYRE PRESSURE

It is very important to have proper air pressure inside your tyres to get a good performance and fuel average. Moreover, if the pressure inside your tyre is not maintained properly, it will damage your tyres as well and give low mileage. So you should regularly check tire pressure. It can be done at home as well if you have a measuring gauge.

●    REMOVE SCRATCHES

Your car is bound to get a few scratches on its body. While it may look ugly as well, but if you don't take care of the scratches, you'll soon realize that your whole car is filled with scratches. There are minor scratches that can be easily removed and don't require the part to be repainted. You can easily remove those scratches yourself by using a good polish or compound.

●    SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

Every car has scheduled maintenance which it requires in order to keep your car in top-notch condition performance-wise. It includes when to change oil, replace disc pads and other related stuff. Usually, you should get your car inspected after 3000 km or 3-4months whichever comes first. Every car has a maintenance schedule which is located in the owner’s manual. You should follow the scheduled maintenance to keep the car away from expensive damages.