Routine guide

Car Maintenance Routine

A simple checklist to keep your car safe, legal and running smoothly.

Regular light maintenance keeps your car safer and often cheaper to run. This routine helps you stay ahead of problems and deadlines.

When to use this routine

Use this routine every 1–3 months, or before long trips.

Steps in this routine

  1. 1.

    Check oil, coolant and washer fluid

    Top up essential fluids according to your car manual.

  2. 2.

    Inspect tyres

    Check tyre pressure and tread depth, including the spare if you have one.

  3. 3.

    Test lights and wipers

    Check headlights, brake lights, indicators and wipers all work correctly.

  4. 4.

    Tidy and clean interior

    Remove rubbish, shake out mats and wipe the dashboard and key touch points.

  5. 5.

    Review service and insurance dates

    Note when your next service, MOT and insurance renewal are due and book if needed.

Tips for running this routine

FAQ

Is this a replacement for professional servicing?

No. This routine sits alongside regular professional servicing and safety checks.

Use this routine in RoutineHQ

Save this template as a reusable routine, tweak the steps and run it in Run Mode whenever you need it.

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