First Things You Should Do After You Buy A New Car

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Congratulations! You have just invested your hard-earned money in a machine that you are going to give all your love. After all, it’s a car, and we Indians just don’t buy a car, we adopt it as one of our own family members. And when it comes to a family member, there are a few steps to ensure the well being of the newly introduced member. So, today we are going to find out what all you should do after you buy a new car. Here we go!

1. Pehle Pooja, Fer Koi Kaam Dooja!
   
   Just took the delivery of your car? Well, take it straight to the temple, get the priest chant the holy prayers and perform the rituals that are meant to be. If you are an atheist, you can skip this part. But India is a land of culture and we love to take the blessings of the almighty before the beginning of a new chapter, and this my friend, is indeed a huge one. So why not? Now you can go onto step 

2. Visit the nearest Petrol Pump
   
   The dealership you bought your car from fueled up your car’s tank with 5 litres of fuel. It is really necessary to fill it up to whole as it is a new car and will surely demand more fuel, in the beginning, to let the engine run properly. Do not run a new car at the reserve! And do note that the initial fuel economy of a car is usually lower than the normal. There is no reason to be worried.

3. Get the Tyre Pressure Checked
   
   Now I know this step might seem an obscure one as there is a proper PDI any dealership performs before the delivery of the car. But many times, it has been found that tyres are filled with extra air, so it is really necessary to have the accurate pressure in them as you won’t want early wear due to the excess pressure.

4. It’s time for the Paint Protection and the Underbody Protection
   
   A new car and I tell you to get the paint protected? Because prevention is always better than cure. And the paint cure is a hefty one, for sure. So it is highly recommended to get a Ceramic Coating from CarEager asap. If you are willing to pamper your new family member a bit more, you can also go for the PPF or the Paint Protection Film. And while you are at it, I would also recommend you to get the Anti-rust Underbody coating done. There are plenty of benefits to it such as lowered NVH levels and heat insulation of the cabin.

5. Check the papers such as Insurance, Registration
   
   Now it’s time to check the papers that come with the car. Open that manual and take a proper look at it. Look at the paperwork related to the registration details, tax receipt, delivery challan, insurance, purchase papers and others that come in the car. Make sure that none of these is missing. Make a duplicate of these papers and keep them in a safe place.
   
   

6. Pollution-Under-Control Certificate
   
   A new car does come with the PUC certificate but if it’s not there, instead of heading to Pollution Check Centre, as the dealer has to provide one at the time of the delivery of the car. And do make sure that you get it renewed every 6 months.

7. Avoid High RPMs/Speeds in the Run-in Period
   
   Now, this is a bit late on the list but is highly recommended. Do not, and I repeat myself here, do not accelerate the car to higher RPMs for at least initial 1200-1500kms. The engine is a brand new one and it requires some time for the parts inside to get in sync with the actual running conditions of the car. Also, try not to cross 80kmph on the speedometer until the odometer reads some digit more than 1500kms. This period of calm is known as the run-in period.

8. Avoid Short Trips
   
   Now as I have already told you earlier, there is a run-in period of your car in which the engine is taking its time to mettle with the actual running conditions. Make sure that you don’t perform short trips in this period. It won’t allow the proper circulation of the engine fluids and will hamper the overall working of the engine. So, avoid the short trips and head on a long one while maintaining the speeds of 80kmph or less in the run-in period.

9. Check for the Safety and Hazard Kit
   
   Now I know that no one wants a problem so early. But the danger does not knock before arriving. So do make sure that you check the safety and the hazard kit that comes with your car. Also, if your car is CNG, do make sure that the fire extinguisher that has been installed by the carmaker is not expired. If so, ask the dealer to replace it asap. It is always better to stay ready.

10. Do note that you have a Temporary Registration
    Initially, your car comes with a temporary registration number that allows you to roam in the registered city only. So don’t plan a long trip to some other city and get into trouble. The permanent registration does not take a long time nowadays and I would highly recommend you to wait for it. Once you have the permanent RC, go wherever you want, just keep the run-in period in mind.

So, these are the steps you should ensure in order to keep the car you just bought in a condition much better. It’s just a matter of time and your car will surely demand service. And for the best car care, you can always rely on CarEager. With CarEager, your car gets the industry level equipment, 100% genuine OEM/OES spare parts, highly skilled technicians and free pick up and drop from the location you want. So, once again congratulations on the new car and do make sure that you follow all these steps and we assure you that your car will keep running just like new for a way longer than usual. Source URL https://www.bloglovin.com/@careager/first-things-you-should-do-after-you-buy-5948893