Spring has arrived! Today is the Spring Equinox, and we’re celebrating by sharing our best service tips for Spring. Get your car Road Trip Ready so you can enjoy your vacation for Spring Break, and drive with confidence knowing your vehicle is in tip top shape.
Replace wiper blades and apply hydrophobic coating to your windshield. April Showers bring May Flowers, but it’s important to have clear visibility as you drive if you’d like to see the sights of springtime blooming around you!
Detail your vehicle’s interior and give your car professional car wash. If your car has a leather or leather-blend interior, it’s important to condition the fabric so it doesn’t crack or peel during hot weather months. Get into all the nooks and crannies to clear out the grit, grime, and grave that accumulated over winter! Bringing your car to a professional washing facility will also help remove the accumulated salt and muck from winter weather. Help keep it protected through rainy days by requesting it also get a fresh buff with top quality car wax.
Check your vehicle’s belts and hoses. Pop open the hood and take a look inside and ensure that all of the belts, hoses, and connections are in tip-top shape. Cold and freezing temperatures can cause the rubber and plastics to crack or split, thus weakening their ability to move properly. Save yourself a lot of money and aggravation by ensuring all belts and hoses are replaced before they cause your vehicle to stall or your engine seizes.
Check and Test your A/C. Don’t wait until the sweltering heat is already in full-force before you test your Air Conditioner. Make sure the fans and cooling unit are working properly before the summer gets here, and get it tuned-up and repaired if not!
Check those tires. We’re going to pop this one onto every list, because the safety of our readers is paramount! Be sure that your tires have been inspected for cracks, tears, leaks, worn treads, and proper inflation. Refer to your vehicle manufacturer’s manual for proper inflation rate, as well as the listing on the physical tire itself to ensure they're at the right pressure. Make sure that you get a tire rotation as well, to ensure that your wheels have even wear and tear. Replace any worn or damaged tires or have leaks patched. Consider also using a USB/Cigarette Lighter powered tire inflation motor as well.
Check your vehicle’s light bulbs. Properly working light bulbs and LEDs can increase your visibility during foggy, hazy weather and rain. Replace any interior and exterior lights that are blinking or not working.
Change your cabin filter. Pollen allergies are at an all-time high yet again this year, ugh! A fresh, clean cabin air filter is a great way to clean the air and reduce pollen and allergens in your car’s interior.
Bring your car in for a general tune-up and check-up. Don’t ignore your dashboard lights. Don’t wait until your car breaks down or strands you on your summer road trip! Get things taken care of now, so you can enjoy all of your upcoming road trips with confidence.
