Cars are incredibly useful.
They make it easier to visit friends and family, get to work on time, and do errands. However, they need a lot of maintenance in order to run well and last a long time. If you don't know much about cars, that probably means that you have to visit a shop quite often to make sure everything is going smoothly. The good news is, there are some smart technologies that will make maintaining your car easier than ever.
1. Car Diagnostics Software
With the use of computer software, you can now monitor your car's overall health. You can check how often your oil gets changed when it is time to change your brake pads, and even when to get an overall tune-up. This software is able to pinpoint problems in your car's engine, so you will know what to fix, and when. If your car is starting to give some unusual sounds, the software should be able to tell you if it is time to get your brake pads changed or whether or not it is serious enough to warrant an early visit to the shop. This software isn't just for drivers who aren't very mechanically minded, either-it's a great tool for anyone who wants to make sure their car is properly maintained. The kind of software you get will, of course, depend on your car model as well as the OS you use on your phone. If your car was made in 1996, or newer, chances are it's compatible with the OBD2 system, which means you just have to find the adequate software for your phone OS now.
2. Tire Pressure Monitoring System
It's so easy for your tires to get low on air, and not notice. You might just think that the way your car is handled has something to do with the road conditions, or maybe it's just because it's an older car. However, if you have a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) installed in your car, that won't happen. This system will monitor the air pressure in your tires at all times, and it will let you know if one of them gets too low. It does this by detecting how much weight is on each tire, which tells you what the pressure should be. If there's a difference between what the sensor detects and what the pressure should be, it will show you which tire is at the incorrect pressure. Making sure the tires on your car are in good shape is important not only for your safety but for your car's performance as well. If you want to be sure that your car is running in top shape, this is an essential smart technology that will make maintaining your car easier than ever before.
3. Remote Start
Did you know that many cars now come with a feature that lets you start the engine remotely? All you have to do is use your smartphone app, and voila-you can get your car started from across town. This feature comes in handy on cold winter days, because it means you won't arrive at an unheated car that you have to scrape the ice off of. The best part is that it's not just great for winter-it can help out in the summer as well. You don't need to let your car run and sit there while you wait, which means more time for errands, less money spent on gas, and less pollution. But enough about you, the way it helps your car is just as great. You'll be able to keep your car's engine ready at any time, and it will warm up faster in the winter. Sometimes a car needs some time to warm up before you can start driving, and if you try to drive it too soon, it can put a strain on the engine. With this feature, you can be sure your car is ready to go when you are.
4. Vehicle Tracking System
A vehicle tracking system (VTS) will help keep your car safe and sound no matter how often you are using it. This feature uses GPS technology to put you in control of your car at all times. If your car is stolen, chances are good that it won't be gone for long because the system will let the police know exactly where it is. You can also use VTS to find out what routes your teen driver is taking-if they are going somewhere you don't want them to be, the system will let you know where they are. Knowing exactly where your car was is also important in case something does happen, and it needs to go to the shop. In this situation, you may be left wondering what happened, and a VTS system can help you determine if the damage is due to poor road quality, which is valuable information for the mechanic as well.
Smart technologies are quickly becoming the norm and making it easier than ever to get the most out of your car. Car maintenance can be a tricky business if you don't know what you're doing, but these technologies are making it easier than ever to take good care of your vehicle. Not only will these features help keep your car running smoothly, but they'll also make sure you know when something is wrong with the car so it can be fixed before too much damage occurs.
