Have you ever wondered if your car is in good shape?

Taking good care of your car and driving it responsibly is important to maintain its best condition.

Check out these 7 driving habits that ruin your car and drain your wallet byBRIGHT SIDE.

7 Driving Habits That Ruin Your Car and Drain Your Wallet

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And in worst-case scenarios, you might get into an accident.

You surely dont want that to happen and to spend a lot of money on car repairs.

Watch the video below for the whole list and a detailed explanation of each habit.

7 Bad Driving Habits That Will Damage Your Car

Small, constant pressure on the gearbox turns it into a cocktail shaker, which displaces synchronizers and gears.

This will lead to problems with shifting gears.

The dirt goes into the filters and the pump causing damage.

Driving habits that damage your car

During winter, confirm to leave your tank at least half filled with fuel.

4 Ignoring suspicious sounds

Has your car started to give suspicious sounds?

Take it to the service garage.

7 Driving Habits That Ruin Your Car and Drain Your Wallet

Slight creaking sounds and other unusual sounds may indicate a malfunction.

7 Driving Habits That Ruin Your Car and Drain Your Wallet