More Autosomething.com Daily Driving Car Maintenance Tips for every 12,000 miles or every 12 months which ever comes first. Tip # 1 Make sure to annually check steering and suspension system which includes shock absorbers, struts and chassis ball joints, tie rod ends and other related components. If mounted hardware is loose or has a leak this needs to replaced. Looking for symptoms of a worn suspension includes uneven tire wear resulting  in excessive bouncing after bumps. Tip # 2 make sure to check the entire brake system which always includes checking the brake linings, rotors and drums. Checking entire brake system every year can save you from avoidable expensive repair .