Prepare Your Car for Fall With Esserman!

You’ll probably be driving your car more this fall than you did during the summer. Most schools and businesses are starting to reopen in spite of the pandemic. That means you might be driving your car more this fall than you did during the summer. Make sure your vehicle is ready with the following car care tips. 

Check your fluids! Checking your vehicle’s fluids is one of the most critical car care routines. The various fluids lubricate, cool, and perform other vital functions that help keep your car running and driving. Take a few minutes to check the underhood fluids, including the engine oil, coolant, and brake fluid. You’ll also want to check the automatic transmission fluid (if your car has a dipstick) and the power steering fluid (if your car has hydraulic power steering). 

Inspect your tires! Tires are super important because they affect the braking ability, handling performance, and overall safety of your vehicle. Take a few moments to inspect your car’s tires to ensure they’re in good condition. First, you’ll want to check tread depth either by visual inspection or by using a dedicated gauge. You should also check the tire pressure with a dedicated gauge. If the pressure is too low, use an air compressor (or an air pump at the gas station) to add air. 

Make sure that all of your lights work! Sadly, the long summer days have come to an end. Because nighttime comes earlier during the fall, you’re more likely to be driving when it’s dark out. Get a friend to help you make sure all of your car’s exterior lights (including the brake lights and reverse lights) are working correctly. A non-functional light usually indicates a burnt-out bulb. Get any burnt-out bulbs replaced as soon as possible.

Check your wiper blades! After the hot summer, your wiper blades can be dried and cracked. To check the wiper blades, turn on both the wipers and windshield washers. A good set of blades should produce a streak-free sweep and leave the windshield clear. Replace the wiper blades if they do not perform well. 

Check your heater! If you’re like most drivers, you didn’t turn your car’s heater on at all during the summer. But soon, the weather will get cold and you’ll be pining for a warm cabin once again. It’s a good idea to test your vehicle’s heater before the temperatures start to drop

These are just a few of the things you should check as we head into fall! Check these things yourself or bring your car into Esserman Volkswagen and we will take care of it for you! Bring your vehicle in for a Multi-Point Inspection at no charge. From inspecting belts and hoses to checking tire pressure and battery terminals, our Volkswagen Certified Technicians will make sure your Volkswagen is in great shape. If your car ends up needing service, keep in mind that we offer loaner vehicles and have one of the largest VW loaner fleets in South Florida. Our loaner vehicles will be provided as available and will be available for immediate pick up upon completion of service work labor. This way if it is going to be multiple hours or days before your car is fixed, we can offer you a loaner car at no cost so that you can make sure that you still have transportation while your car is getting serviced. When you call to make your service appointment, make sure to ask us about reserving a loaner car! Call us at Esserman Volkswagen today to schedule your appointment! 

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