Getting Your Car Ready for Fall- How the Pros Do It.

1. Check your oil levels and change your oil if necessary; keep up at the recommended oil change intervals all year long but it is essential in winter. 
 

2. Check and change your filters as necessary. The change in season can mean a change in allergens so if you’re an allergy sufferer, it’s best to change your filters every season that bring air flow into the car. 
 

3. Check your battery. The last thing you need is a bad battery on the side of the road in the dead of winter. The best way to do that is to bring it to us when you get your oil and filter checked, free of charge! 
 

4. Check your tires! Check your tread, overall condition, and inflation. Always rotate your tires so that they can wear evenly. 
 

5. Check all of your interior and exterior lights. This is crucial for night time driving. Most cars come equipped with warnings that a blinker or a light isn’t working properly. 
 

6. Have a first aid/cold weather kit in your car. If you get stranded, it can be essential while waiting for someone to come get you. If you happen to come across an accident, you’ll be thankful that you have the supplies necessary to help before the professionals can arrive. 
 

7. Brakes! Check your brakes! Brakes are crucial for safe driving; especially in the dead of winter. Check your brake pads and the wear on them and change as necessary. 
 

8. Make sure your heat is functioning properly. Not only is it necessary for keeping you and your family warm, it will help with defrost your windshield and windows inside your car so you can see better. 
 

9. Put all weather mats inside of your car. These mats last longer to help protect your cars floor from not only typical stains and wear and tear, they help protect against water, snow, dirt, and grime from seeping into the flooring.
 

10. Make sure all of your belts and hoses are functioning correctly. Look for any leaks, cracks, and wear and tear. It will help your car to function better and will be safer.