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Summarize your vehicle!

6/19/2017

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Wednesday is the first day of summer!  And with it comes hot days and warm nights.  Just like the very cold temperatures of winter, the warmer summer temperatures can take a toll on any vehicle.  The heat expands the air in the tires and makes the cooling system work harder.  Such high temperatures can accelerate wear on belts and hoses.  With the right precautions and preventative steps, you can minimize the toll that the summer heat has on your vehicle.

Check the tire pressure:  There will be a recommended psi either on the inside of the drivers door or in the owners manual.  With the heat expanding the air pressure in your tires, there is the potential for your tires to be over-inflated leading to excess wear or a blow out.

Check the A/C system:  If it's been a while since you have ran the air conditioning, it's a good time to do so before the temps get close to 100!  Run the a/c for a few minutes, paying close attention to the temperature and if there are any strange noises or odors.

Underhood inspection:  Pop the hood and take a look (with a cold engine).  Start by checking your battery's condition.  Making sure the terminals are free of corrosion.  Next take a look at the condition of the hoses and belts. You want to make sure they are free of cracks and that the belts are not too loose or tight.  While you're there, check the fluid levels and condition (oil, coolant, transmission, brake).  

Windshield Wipers:  Although we do not expect rain over summertime here in San Diego, visibility is still very important.  With the summer temps come summer bugs...all over your windshield.  Having a full washer fluid reservoir and wiper blades in good condition is a must!

We are more than happy to take care of this checklist for you and much more!  Give us a call today to schedule your appointment 619-562-3933.
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Prep For Your Road Trip!

6/7/2017

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With the graduation of our Kindergartners, 6th graders, and High School Seniors summer vacation has arrived!  And so starts to count down to your summer vacation road trip!  We've put some tips together to help ensure that your road trip vaca is smooth sailing:

1.  Check your vehicle:  Anywhere from 1 month to a week out from your vacation, we recommend that you check your travel vehicle over.  We suggest having a 55-pt inspection performed, but if you're wanting to check things at home we recommend that the fluid levels, brakes, and tires be the main one's on your list.  

2.  Clean out the vehicle:  To keep clutter at a minimum (you will be spending a lot of time in it!), clean out your vehicle before and during the vacation.

3.  Have a flexible plan:  Delays are the one thing you can count on with a road trip vacation.  Try not to over-schedule your road trip, leaving time for unexpected delays.  This can also give you time for spontaneous stops which may end up being the high-light of the trip!

4.  Anticipate Trouble Spots:  While planning when and where you will be on the road, remember to plan for rush hour traffic or high traffic times.

5.  Pre-load electronic devices with entertainment!

6.  Gather All Documents:  Make sure that you have current registration and insurance cards in the vehicle along with a current sticker on the license plate.  Nothing will deflate a vacation more than being in trouble with the law!

7.  Check out the back roads:  Sometimes you can see a lot more if you get off the main highways and venture off into the back roads.  

8.  Have an escape plan:  If you do set off on the back roads, make sure you have a way back to the main roads mapped out.

These are our top suggestions to a successful road trip.  We hope that you all have a safe and fun summer vacation.  Traveling with kids?  Spend a good amount of time preparing entertainment, snacks and a lot of "pee brakes!" :-)
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(619) 562-3933


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