Have you ever planned a road trip or vacation only to be let down by your vehicle? Summer is a popular time to hit the road, but you won’t go very far if your vehicle isn’t ready… even though you may be. You and the kids have been waiting all year to enjoy time together and nothing puts a damper on that then breakdowns.  Good Works Auto Repair offers important preventative maintenance services to have your vehicle road-trip ready this spring. Avoid costly breakdowns and repairs and spend your hard-earned cash on what you really deserve – a vacation! Our service interval schedule can help you determine just what routine maintenance your vehicle would benefit from to help you to avoid problems on the road. Spring is the perfect time to take advantage of medium temperatures and sunshine – weather both we and our cars love.

In a recent Car Care article from ASE, they offer these tips on how to get your vehicle summer-ready and help avoid breakdowns and costly repairs:

• Read the owner’s manual and follow the recommended service schedules.
• Have hard starts, rough idling, stalling, etc. corrected before hot weather sets in.
• Flush and refill the cooling system radiator according to the service manual’s recommendations. The level, condition, and concentration of the coolant should be checked periodically.
• If you are not a do-it-yourselfer, look for repair facilities that employ ASE-certified automotive technicians.
• The tightness and condition of belts, clamps, and hoses should be checked by a qualified auto technician.
• Have a marginally operating air conditioner system serviced by a qualified technician to reduce the likelihood of more costly repairs.
• Change the oil and oil filter as specified in owner’s manual. Properly dispose of used oil.
• Replace other filters air, fuel, PCV, etc. as recommended.
• Check the condition of tires, including the spare. Always check tire pressure when the tires are cold.
• Inspect all lights and bulbs; replace burned out bulbs.
• Replace worn wiper blades and keep plenty of washer solvent on hand to combat summer’s dust and insects.

Have you done any of these yet? If not, get your vehicle into Good Works Auto Repair and ask about preventative maintenance services like those in this Car Care article. These simple services are worth every penny yet are often overlooked. Sometimes issues with your car occur with little or no warning, and other times we just ignore the signs. By having Good Works Auto Repair’s trusted mechanics maintain your vehicle this spring, you can feel good knowing your vehicle is driving at optimal performance, ready to take you wherever you want to go this spring and summer. Enjoy!