• - A spare tyre - usually in the trunk of the car underneath the carpet. Remember to check your spare tyre regularly.
• - A jack (which can also be found in the trunk).
• - Wrench (your tyre tool to loosen those nuts).
• - Towel or rag – useful to kneel on when changing the tyre, as this might be harsh on your stockings or new pair of Levi’s.
• - Red triangle.
• - Car manual - should you need it.

Step 1

Park your car on level ground, put your car into gear, pull up the parking break (for extra safety, you can place big rocks behind/in front of the wheels), and put on your hazard lights. Now collect all the things listed above from your car, and place the red triangle 30m from the rear of the vehicle.

Step 2

Take the hubcap off, and loosen the nuts with your tool BEFORE you jack up the car. Remember girls: Rightie tightie, Leftie Loosey! And you might need to step on it a bit – literally!

Step 3

Here comes the part that women dread the most – jacking up the car. Locate the platform that the jack will use when lifting the car – refer to the manual to see exactly how and where to position the jack. You will be surprised at how effortlessly the car will lift! Lift the car just high enough to remove the tyre.

Step 4

Remove all the nuts, and keep them safe. Now you can remove the flat tyre (this part might require some effort).

Step 5

Put on the spare tyre with the air valve facing out, and screw on the nuts.

Step 6

Lower the car with the jack, and tighten all the nuts (this might require some stepping on them again).

Step 7

Put all your tools and flat tyre in the trunk, and you’re good to go!

Now that that’s done, time to open up the hood and overhaul that engine! Just kidding, one step at a time ladies…

Monthly: Your local garage check out the following -

1. Oil level

2. Tyre pressure

3. Coolant or antifreeze

4. Inspect tires for leaks, damage, bulges, or uneven wear

5. Windshield washer fluid

Every 3 months: Might require a more professional person to check out the following -

1. Oil and oil filter - change every 4000 - 5000km

2. Battery and power steering fluid

3. Brake fluid

4. Transmission fluid

5. Battery terminals and cables - clean

6. Air filter - replace if dirty

7. Belts - replace if worn, frayed, or glazed

Every 6 months:

1. Wiper blades - replace if worn or brittle

2. Make sure headlights, brake lights, and indicator lights work

3. Make sure the hooter works properly

4. Inspect brakes for wear and tear

5. Make sure spare tyre is fully inflated

6. Inspect exhaust system for rust, damage, or loose parts

7. Inspect shock absorbers for oil seepage or wear.

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