Getting Your Car Ready For Summer Road Trips
Getting Your Car Ready For Summer Road Trips
Whether you have a vehicle that you wish to get ready for summer road trips or want to shop for a model from our used inventory that's perfect for summer adventures, we at Lincoln Township Motors are eager to assist you with your needs. Be sure to visit our lot to explore our vast selection and let us help you enjoy seamless road trips this summer season.
Tips For Getting Your Car Ready For Summer
Tips For Getting Your Car Ready For Summer
Check The Tires
Before heading out on any trips this summer, you will want to check the condition of your vehicle's tires to ensure that they have adequate tread depth and are free of any physical damage. You should also check your tires' air pressure, ensuring you drive safely on the road.
Top Off Fluids
You should check all the fluid levels of the various vital systems of your vehicle, including engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, transmission fluid, and power steering fluid. If any fluids are low, top them off before heading out.
Try The Lights, Brakes, & A/C
Test out your vehicle's lights and turn on the A/C to test that it works, and you should visually inspect the brakes for any signs of wear, then take the vehicle for a test drive to try out the brakes.
Look Under The Hood
It would be best to inspect under the hood to look for signs of oil leaks or unusual smells, allowing you to detect an issue before heading out on the road and experiencing a mishap on the roadside.
Assemble An Emergency Kit
In case of an emergency, you should have an emergency kit in the vehicle with things like first aid supplies, tire changing tools, flat tire plugs, snacks, water, and a few tools to get you back on the road if your vehicle experiences a small issue.
Before heading out on any trips this summer, you will want to check the condition of your vehicle's tires to ensure that they have adequate tread depth and are free of any physical damage. You should also check your tires' air pressure, ensuring you drive safely on the road.
You should check all the fluid levels of the various vital systems of your vehicle, including engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, transmission fluid, and power steering fluid. If any fluids are low, top them off before heading out.
Test out your vehicle's lights and turn on the A/C to test that it works, and you should visually inspect the brakes for any signs of wear, then take the vehicle for a test drive to try out the brakes.
It would be best to inspect under the hood to look for signs of oil leaks or unusual smells, allowing you to detect an issue before heading out on the road and experiencing a mishap on the roadside.
In case of an emergency, you should have an emergency kit in the vehicle with things like first aid supplies, tire changing tools, flat tire plugs, snacks, water, and a few tools to get you back on the road if your vehicle experiences a small issue.
Contact Us
Be sure to contact us to learn more about preparing for a summer road trip or schedule an appointment with our Service Centre to get your vehicle summer ready.