Today's top automakers build sleek, powerful cars using state-of-the-art materials and technologies. In this market, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and BMW rank as the most popular cars. Most luxury vehicles feature premium materials and leather interiors, advanced safety features, and state-of-the-art technology.
Some of the most advanced technology features in luxury cars include wireless charging, voice-activated navigation, adaptive cruise control, and forward-collision warning. Some models even have automatic parking. Based on J.D. Power reports, the BMW 7 Series ranks in the top ten for self-parking.
When you buy your first luxury car, you may wonder how to maintain it. It’s simple: focus on both performance and polish.
Perform Like a Champ
Your luxury car will require performance enhancement and proper maintenance.
1. Performance Enhancement
If you don't enjoy your luxury car’s performance as much as you expected, it's not because you were hoodwinked. There is something else going on under the hood that you wouldn't have suspected, and it takes a few minutes to explain.
Although car manufacturers strive to build cars that perform as advertised, there are many factors out of their control, such as the location the car is driven, that can affect the car's performance and longevity.
Since they can't control altitude, climate, or other environmental conditions, they make a standard engine. While it passes an emissions test, your car might not drive as well as you would like.
Here’s something you may not have realized: Environmental factors, like altitude, smog, and weather play a part in your car’s performance.
If you drive your car in a mountain town such as Conifer, Colorado, which is at an elevation of about 8,000 feet, it will perform differently than if you drove it in a coastal town such as Ventura, California, which is at sea level.
Climate also affects performance. In a warm and dry climate like Arizona, your luxury car will drive differently than in a cold and snowy climate like Vermont.
Fortunately, there’s an engine device that solves this problem elegantly, optimizing your car's performance for various driving conditions. Engine Control Units (ECUs) modify engine management software to maximize performance, save gas, and make the car safer. Depending on where you drive, you can choose from 100 different ECU tuning settings.
2. Proper Maintenance
Where you take your vehicle for maintenance and repairs can also affect its performance. To keep your exclusive car driving at its best, you need to find a dependable mechanic for the job. For its annual service, your exclusive car needs a specialist garage.
Too many people rely on mechanics unaccustomed to luxury cars. A specialist garage, on the other hand, will have mechanics who know everything about the engine and can find the right parts to repair your car. Additionally, they can offer you sage advice about vehicle care.
3. Polish Like a Pro
It’s rare to find a dirty luxury car. A self-respecting owner wouldn't let their car collect dirt and grime. It's a matter of pride.
Washing your car requires some deft work. Here are some tips:
A Safe Way to Clean Interiors
Only use a vacuum cleaner endorsed by professional car detailers. These can clean your car's interior without damaging the fabric or scratching the paint.
When cleaning vinyl and leather, never use products with bleach or hydrogen peroxide. They are too harsh for these surfaces.
An Effective Way to Wash Exteriors
After rinsing the car with a garden hose, wash dirt and grime away with detergent-free soap and microfiber mitt, which is made of a nonwoven fabric with a high surface area.
A Better Way than a Car Wash
Once a month, take your car to a professional auto detailing service. A car detailer goes beyond regular car washing taking care of specialized paints, and vacuuming to make a vehicle look pristine.
What Everybody Ought to Know About Luxury Cars
You buy a luxury car because it's worth the money. You're getting a car with better performance, luxurious interiors, and all the latest technologies. You’re getting a car built for comfort, usability, safety, speed, and excitement. You’re getting a car that’s not only a smooth ride, but also maneuvers easily in traffic and parking lots. Your mission, should you accept it, is to make sure it looks formidable and performs well.