Auto Repair Services: 4 Summer Road Trip Checks!

Now that summer has fully arrived, you are probably planning to head out on that well-deserved summer road-trip. When you do, you certainly want your vehicle to be as ready as you are! Be sure that your routine auto repair services are up-to-date. Spending a few minutes at your auto repair shop can prevent a roadside emergency, delaying your arrival at your vacation destination.

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These four simple auto repair services will help save you time, frustration and emergency auto repair costs while on the road.

1. Check routine vehicle maintenance:

   Check, change and/or top off your oil, brake and transmission fluids as needed and if required, be sure to purchase high-quality filters. Take a look at the cars brakes, too. Are the rotors warped or cracked, are there deep grooves, or are the pads worn too close to their minimum clearance? Don’t forget to check the exterior lights (headlights, brakes, back-up lights, blinkers) and make sure they are all working properly. Lastly, check your wiper blades and replace them as necessary to be prepared for that unexpected summer rain storm.

2. Check your car’s interior:

   Take time to clean the interior of your car before you head off to the lake or mountains. All-weather floor mats will protect your carpets and are easy to clean or replace. Make sure your windows are clean so there is nothing obstructing your view. Remove all unnecessary items from the trunk and backseat to increase your vehicle’s fuel efficiency, as well as make room for all your vacation necessities!

3. Check your tires:

   Check the air pressure in your tires, and have them rotated and inspected for abnormal wear, so you don’t have an unexpected flat. Remember to include a good spare tire!

4. Check the Cooling System

   Ask to have the radiator pressure tested and the hoses examined for cracks or bulges. This is especially important when driving in humid and high temperature climates and locations. Keep your cool while on the road!

Taking care of these routine auto repair services before your trip will improve your car’s gas mileage, driving performance, and will help you have an uneventful (meaning no car break-downs) vacation! You don’t want to spend your summer vacation in an auto repair shop!

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