New Year’s resolutions for your car

Many people choose New Year’s Day to be the start of any goals they’ve always wanted to accomplish. If you’re an automotive enthusiast, there’s no reason your resolutions can’t include aspirations for your car.

Check out these maintenance tasks you can add to your 2025 routine to help your car look and perform its best all year long.

Oil check-up and change

Without the right amount of quality fluids, your vehicle won’t get you very far this year. Most vehicles need an oil change every six months or every 8,000 kilometres. Keep track of when you do this and pay attention to your speedometer to make sure you’re on the right schedule.

You can learn how to do your own oil change with this guide on our blog.

Air filter refresh

Breathe in that crisp New Year air with fresh cabin air filters! Make sure you and your passengers only breathe in clean air by replacing your filters at least once per year.

You can learn how to change your own air filters by following these steps.

Detail in your down time

A tidy car will not only improve aesthetics and resale value, but limits distractions for you when driving. Plus, taking some time to clean the floor mats and underneath them can help protect your floors from eventual rust and corrosion.

You can clean your car as often as you like, but make time for intensive detailing at least three times per year.

We’ve got a full guide on how to detail your own car inside and out.

Keep things clean

Detailing your car will take less time and produce better results if you maintain it between sessions. You can keep things clean on-the-go by storing a portable vacuum, some multi-purpose cleaning wipes, and air freshener in your car. To help things stay in place, grab a trunk organizer.

Study up

The New Year is a great opportunity to dedicate yourself to learning something. Expand or brush up on your knowledge of your vehicle by taking the time to read your owner’s manual. It contains loads of information about the care and products your vehicle needs.

You can also visit web pages and online forums with information on your vehicle to pick up other tips and tricks.

Worried you’ll forget what you learned? Write the important facts, such as battery details, recommended oil types, etc., in either a small notebook you keep in the glove compartment or in a note-taking app on your phone.

Learn how-tos

This is also a great time to learn about some handy automotive-related tasks you may not have tried before.

If you’ve never changed your own tires for the season or had to deal with a flat tire on the road, try adding this skill to your repertoire in 2025. We’ve got the step-by-step guide you need to change a tire.

Winter is a smart time to learn how to jump start your car as you manage cold starts this season. This blog on how to boost a car battery will help you get the job done in no time.

More inspiration

Even if you’re new to DIY, the New Year is a chance to start an automotive maintenance routine. Besides what we’ve already covered, your routine should include windshield wiper changes, battery maintenance, fluid checks/changes, and more.

For more New Year’s resolutions, browse our blog or visit your local NAPA Auto Parts store for ideas. We can help make this your year to improve your automotive knowledge and skills.

Happy New Year!

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