Your first car

Check the oil level routinely and replenish, as necessary and make checks, as outlined in the handbook on coolant level, brake fluid level and longer interval items such as power steering fluid (if applicable) and battery condition.

Check the tyre pressures from time to time and monitor tread depth because if you don't a policeman or MOT tester certainly will...

If this all sounds tedious and dirty, equip yourself with a few pairs of cheap latex gloves which stop your hands getting dirty when you lift the bonnet. If you don't have a handbook for your car, furnish yourself with the correct Haynes manual which includes service information as well as really detailed repair stuff which you'll hopefully never have to face!

Good luck...

Where to next in learning to drive

• Learning to drive - home
• Theory FAQ
• On the road
• The big day
• Beyond the test
• Links/resources