The winters in Austin might not be as harsh as in other parts of the country, but they are still hard on your vehicle nonetheless. Colder weather takes a toll on everything from your tires to your wiper blades. So as spring draws near, it is a good idea to bring your vehicle into Groovy Automotive, your Austin automotive service, and have them give it a thorough look over to undo any damage winter may have caused.
Not to worry too much, it won’t cost as much as you think and there are things you can do yourself. Here are the ways in which you can get your vehicle prepped for spring.
In the winter, the roads fill up with dirt, sand and grime, which all tends to stick to your car. Then it rains and the wind blows and your car becomes a serious mess. And in addition to making your car look brown instead of candy apple red, grime can cause corrosion and corrosion can lead to rust and other problems.
This is something that you can do on your own if you are comfortable doing so. If not, the professionals at Groovy Automotive will be happy to help. Either way, spring is a good time to have them replaced.
Your wiper blades get a good workout in the winter and the cold leaves them dry and cracked, so get a new pair and see your way more clearly this spring.
Cold weather can cause tires to become underinflated, so check the pressure in the spring and add air if necessary. Also, while you are checking tire pressure, check the tire for cracks or any other signs of damage. You will also want to check your tread for uneven wear.
If you aren’t going to take your car in for a check up or oil change this spring, the least you need to do is top off all of the fluids. Winter weather can deplete fluids, especially your windshield washer fluid, so top them off if they are too low.
One of the unfortunate elements of winter is the emergence of potholes, and they can be devastating to your vehicle. So in the spring, have your auto service check your alignment so that you don't have to shell out money for a set of tires prematurely due to uneven wear.
Spring is as good of a time as any to have your brakes inspected and repaired if necessary. The dirt and grime on the streets in the winter can impact the condition of your brakes.
Every vehicle should have an emergency kit because you never know when you might find yourself stranded on a lonely country road. Your emergency kit should have everything from food and water to tools to blankets to a flashlight and extra batteries.
Take the time to look over your emergency kit and make sure your flashlight still works and change out your food and water supply.
Take a moment to check the floor mats in your car. It is likely that they are caked with mud and grime and there are remnants of a few squashed french fries. Basically, you floor mats are probably really gross by now and could use a good cleaning.
Since you are pulling out your floor mats and cleaning them, you may as well vacuum the interior and wash the inside of the windows as well. It is also probably time to swap out that air freshener hanging from the rearview mirror.
This may seem a little silly, but many people tend to let stuff accumulate in their cars, especially in the winter. Open your glove box and take a look at what is in there. Some of you may have a couple of pairs of gloves and a hat stuffed in there. These are things you won’t need in the spring and summer, so go ahead and remove them.
Also, check your important papers, like your insurance card, and make sure everything is up to date.
The first step in prepping your car for spring is calling Groovy Automotive.
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