Spring Car Care

By Crystal Childs

As the seasons change it reminds us that our vehicles may need some routine maintenance. Of course, we all know that oil changes are the most important thing you can do for your vehicle….and if you didn’t know that, now you do!

However, what else should we be doing to our ride as the nice weather approaches? We all tend to travel more when the weather gets nice so here are some tips on what maintenance should be done on your vehicle this spring.

Rotate Tires –Driving in the winter weather can be hard on tires. Rotating tires regularly extends their life and will give you better braking and handling. This is especially important when you’re driving on wet roads that are typical during spring.

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Check Wiper Blades – During the winter your wiper blades work extra hard getting all that snow and ice off your windshield. It is a good idea to check your wiper blades in the Spring and replace them if necessary. We all know the spring brings lots of showers! Make sure those wipers are up to speed!

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Check Brakes – After those harsh winter months your brakes might be grinding, squealing or screeching. If that’s the case get them checked right away!

Top Off All Fluids – Your engine’s fluids work harder in the winter because of the cold weather and are easily used up. Make sure to check your ride’s fluids regularly – not just with the changing of seasons.

Clean, Clean, Clean! – Get that car sparkling and ready for the sunny days ahead! Give it a good wash and once it is completely dried, a nice wax will do just fine! Don’t forget to clean the underbody in addition to washing the exterior. Rinse away any salt build-up which can lead to erosion and rusting using a high-pressure sprayer or garden hose. Finish the job off with a good vacuum and be sure to throw away any unwanted garbage. Now is a good time to remove your winter car mats and stow them away for next winter! If you want to you can apply a protectant on the dashboard, seats and steering wheel. The protectant saves your interior from cracking under the hot sun.

These are all great maintenance tips for your vehicle, and be sure to check your mailbox or our SERVICE SPECIALS page because you will often find coupons for these services around this time of year!

Happy traveling!

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