Most often, people who has a car don't have any idea or forget maybe the basic must do habit checking their car at least once a month for safety. Just like what i mentioned on one of my blog titled "Tires 101". Mostly what really matters is the car itself or the car owned in general. We know that there's a lot of repair shops that do all the check-ups, and everybody's thought of no need to do it on their own since they are not an expert. But you don't have to be an expert to do basic check-ups like checking the pressure of your tires, engine oils, break fluids and others. Doing so will not just save you time and money but in extreme cases, your life. So always make sure to set one of the week to asses your car's road-worthiness. As most auto experts agree, prevention is definitely better than the cure.
Here are the lists of things that you need to do.
Here are the lists of things that you need to do.
CHECK YOUR TIRES
Always check the air pressure (use a quality tire pressure gauge) and look for cuts on the inner and outer walls of each tire to avoid blowouts. At the first sign of heavy wear and tear, consider getting the spare out or buy a new one if you need to replace more than one. Always use the tire wear rotation method.CHECK YOUR ENGINE OIL
The costliest and probably the most dangerous thing that could happen to your car is an engine blowout. So make sure to always look at your dipstick to see if the engine is running dry or if the oil needs changing. Top up if necessary. Schedule your change oil every 10000kms or whatever your car's manual recommended in changing oil.CHECK YOUR BRAKE FLUID
Like engine oil, brake fluid should be your next concern. Because the next best thing to going is stopping. So always check your brake fluid at least once every other week or before you head for a long drive. Check your reservoir level, if below minimum, top-up with recommended break fluid from your manual.CHECK YOUR COOLANT
You can do this by checking the coolant indicator or inspecting the coolant tank firsthand. But remember in doing so always turn the engine off. NEVER touch a radiator cap when hot. Always remember to give it time to cool down. Coolant mixture with distilled water should be 50:50 if planning for changing radiator fluids.CHECK YOUR BATTERY
Battery plates turn acidic when heated up. So always check your electrolyte level, unless you want your car batteries to turn to mush. Batteries that are non-maintenance should be checked for bloated portion or aggravated. If so, change the battery immediately.CHECK ALL YOUR LIGHTS
They should always be clear. Also check on the bulbs.CHECK YOUR WIPERS
Rubber wipers tend to melt onto the windows after a considerable period. So check to see if your wipers are still working well as to its purpose, once they show signs of wear and tear, replace them.CHECK YOUR WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
Clear the windows and mirrors of any dirt. (i.e. spotless) This saves you time from trying to figure out if that dark spot up ahead is a bug or a crack. And, check your windows auto levers if its working or not. If not, ask an experts assistance for repair.CHECK THE CAR BODY
If possible, before and after every ride, give the car body a quick rundown for damage. Loose fittings and leakages should be addressed immediately. Leakages can be seen mostly underneath the car. So check where it came from and what is it. 
