There are certain car-care tips you've heard so often, you could probably recite them by rote. The experts at Safe Auto Service, a Meriden auto repair shop offering tune-up service and brake repair and replacement, say that while these tips are certainly valuable, there are other, lesser-known car care tips that can greatly benefit the health of your vehicle. 

The auto repair shop's experts share three car care tips you might not be aware of:

• If You See A Tanker At The Gas Station, Don't Fill Up: Your car functions best on gas that is as clean as possible. Tankers fill a gas station's underground tanks, and this process stirs up sediment, which can lead to dirty gas. If you see a tanker parked at your gas station, purchase your gas another day to avoid filling up with dirty gas, or get your gas from another station.
• Use Your Car's Features Regularly To Keep Them Running Properly: Certain automotive features, such as heating and auto air conditioning, need to be used fairly regularly to keep them functioning at their best. For this reason, it's a good idea to run your auto air conditioning every now and then in the winter and to occasionally run your heater in the summer.
• Lighten The Load On Your Keychain To Avoid Ignition Damage: Some people's keychains are weighed down not just with keys, but with discount cards and other assorted knick-knacks. When you combine this weight with the movement of the car, it can create stress on the moving parts in your vehicle's ignition. Eventually, this could wear down the tumblers and cause your vehicle's ignition switch to fail. If you have a heavy keychain, it's a good idea to separate your ignition key from the rest.

Serving Meriden, CT, Safe Auto Service has been helping local residents care for their cars for over 35 years. Whether you're looking for minor brake repair and replacement or major engine work, the specialists at this auto repair shop will tend to your needs with promptness, skill, and courtesy. Learn more by calling (203) 237-4311, or visit the company online.