A car maintenance checklist for summer can be a useful tool, aiding in the safe arrival for your next road trip.
Staying safe on the road involves many factors – some of which pertain to auto care. So without further ado, here is our checklist suggestions!
Before your next roadworthy adventure, there are some DIY things you can check yourself, and a few you will want to have looked at by an auto maintenance professional. These include…
The things you can do yourself…
- Check your tire pressure and tread, ensuring it is accurate for summer driving
- Change your windshield wipers
And the things we can help you with…
- Have your oil and filter changed and check for any oil leaks
- Ensure your hoses and belts are good to go
- Change your air filter
- Check your brakes*
- Have your coolant and radiator checked
- Clean your battery
- Service your air conditioner**
*Side Note Re Our Brake Service:
At Norlang Auto, we always provide our European Vehicle customers with very high-quality components that have been produced with the highest available technology. As a result, your braking system will have:
- Better cooling to eliminate fade
- More stopping power
- Enhanced pedal-feel
- Higher resistance to noise and vibration
- Lower-dust for cleaner wheels
**Norlang’s expert technicians can handle every aspect of your car’s A/C system. From a regular inspection and A/C recharge to repairing or replacing a noisy or inefficient compressor. Our team of A/C experts has the knowledge, training, certifications and equipment to repair and recharge all A/C systems.
Added measures to take – courtesy of howstuffworks.com include packing a Roadside Emergency Kit. This should include:
- Screwdrivers and wrenches of various sizes
- Jumper cables
- A jack and tire iron
- A can of “Fix-a-Flat” for temporarily sealing and inflating a flat tire
- Water for both the radiator and yourself
- Emergency flares and reflectors
- Gloves
- Blanket and towel
- Flashlight
If you’re planning on taking a road trip this summer, or even for the safety and comfort of your daily commute – allow us to offer you a summer maintenance check. Drop by our shop at 102 – 20540 88th Avenue, or give us a call at 604-533-6698. We look forward to continuing to serve the community in which we live!