Getting an Omniguard VehicleService Contract is a great way to protect your vehicle and yourself from hefty repair bills that can accumulate over time. But even before the manufacturer’s warranty expires, there are plenty of things you can do on your own to ensure as smooth a ride as possible, starting with proper tire maintenance.
If a car were a person, then the wheels would be its feet and the tires its shoes. If you do a lot of walking then you know that having a pair of shoes in good condition is crucial to your overall comfort. With that being said, here are a couple of tips on how to look after your tires.
Under pressure …
At least once a week, you should check your tire pressure. If you think that tire pressure can’t possibly affect the performance of your vehicle in any significant way, you’re wrong. If your tires aren’t inflated to the recommended point, you’re leaving yourself open to wasted fuel, compromised handling and an overall unpleasant ride. And if you are going to check your tire pressure on a regular basis, don’t cheap out on a shoddy gauge. Spend a bit of money and buy a gauge that you are confident will give you an accurate reading. Remember, the gauge you got for free at the dealership was free for a reason…
Check for warning signs
While you’re down there anyway checking your tires’ pressure, you should take the time to check out the surface of your tires too. You might be surprised by what you find. If you notice any kind of wear on your tires, take note of the exact nature. If the outer edges of the tire look more worn out than the centre tread it may be an indication that the tire is under-inflated, too often subjected to taking corners at high speed, has been equipped with the wrong type of rims or hasn’t been rotated recently enough. If the centre of the tire, meanwhile, seems more worn out than the sides, your tire may be over-inflated. Other more specific wear patterns can be symptomatic of other car problems. Consult with a reliable specialist for more information on tire-wear patterns and what they mean.
In addition to balding treads, you may be able to spot more obvious signs of wear and tear on your tires such as splits in the side wall of the tire, torn out chunks of rubber and even foreign object such as nails sticking out. Anything you do find stuck in your tire, however, should not be pulled out as whatever is in there is actually serving to block a hole. If you should discover this or any type of damage, bring your car in to find out if a patch or any other kind of repair is necessary.
A vehicle service contract (VSC) is often referred to as an “extended warranty,” but it is not a warranty. A VSC does, however, provide repair coverage for your vehicle after the manufacturer’s warranty expires. A VSC is a contract between you and a VSC provider or administrator that states what is a covered repair and what is not. OmniGuard is a marketer of VSCs and does not sell warranties. VSCs sold by OmniGuard are agreements between consumers and third party VSC providers, not OmniGuard.
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