Why The Start Of School Is A Great Time For Car Care
It’s that time of year when the kids are going back to school, which can mean a lot of things, including that it’s time for some back-to-school car care.
What Is Back To School Car Care?
By mid-September, most Canadian children are back in school. This means that August and September bring with them certain chores, as well as rituals. You must buy your kids new pencils, pens, notebooks, and maybe a new laptop computer. Maybe you try to fit in one last trip to the cottage, one last camping trip, one last beach visit. Or maybe you’re the hardy type of person who swims in lakes until mid-October.
Whatever annual chores and traditions you have for late August to early October, one should be back to school car care. If you drive your kids to school every day, you have to make sure your car is in good working order. If you’re a university student with your own car, now is a good time to get into the habit of bringing your vehicle in for annual checkups. And even if you have no children and no school to go to yourself, back to school time is still a great time for some routine and preventive vehicle maintenance.
Back To School Car Maintenance In St. Thomas
There is an inherent contradiction in being a car owner. We rely on our vehicles every day. We need them to get to work, to do grocery shopping, to pick up our kids from school, and more. And yet, most of these actions are mundane. Many of us don’t really think about our vehicles until something goes wrong. But we’d be a lot better off if we thought about our vehicles before something went wrong.
Preventative maintenance can save you money and problems. With regular maintenance, the technicians at Gurr Auto can catch small problems before they become big problems. Some short-term car preventative maintenance procedures include:
- Regular check-ups inspecting oil and coolant levels, your engine’s air filter, tire pressure and tread, and the lights on your vehicle, such as your headlights, brake lights, turn signals, and parking lights.
- Rotating your tires to increase tire longevity and efficacy.
- Regularly waxing your vehicle will not only make it look nice, but it can help prevent rust from forming.
- Regularly check your transmission fluid to ensure your transmission is healthy.
For back-to-school car care, we can take the time to do a more thorough inspection. We can inspect and assess components that need less frequent maintenance. Some of these preventative maintenance procedures can include:
- Shocks and struts inspections
- Spark plug inspection and replacement
- Coolant fluid exchange
- Inspection and potential replacement of the serpentine belt
- Seasonal check-ups
- Battery performance checks
- Windshield wiper replacement
- Seasonal tire changes
- Coolant level checks
Contact Gurr Auto, Your NAPA AutoCare Centre In St. Thomas For Back-To-School Car Care.
If you’re looking for routine car maintenance near you in St. Thomas, come to Gurr Auto. We can perform a range of auto preventative maintenance procedures to ensure your vehicle is performing efficiently.
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