What are your favorite things about fall? Is it the pumpkin spiced everything? How about the crisp autumn air? Or maybe it’s the seasonal vehicle maintenance? Okay, maybe not the last one. It’s important to note, however, that routine maintenance is important year round. With fall being here now, your local Toyota of Clermont has pulled together our top five favorite car care tips to keep you driving all season long!
Tip #1: Check your brakes
Having the ability to stop your moving vehicle is equally as important as making the car move in the first place. If you can make your car go, but can’t make it stop, you’re in some serious hot water. For this reason, getting your brakes checked is essential to car care. You want to make sure you can stop your car safely for the little trick-or-treaters in the neighborhood, so have one of our Clermont technicians be sure your brakes are functioning properly this fall!
Tip #2: Look at your lights
With daylight savings just around the corner, it is getting noticeably darker earlier in the evening. It is important to make sure all of your car lights are functioning properly.Turn your headlights on and test the brake and turn signal bulbs to make sure none of them are blown. This will help to keep others on the road aware of your position when driving at night.
Tip #3: Inspect your tires
The air pressure in your tires can shift depending on the temperature outside. With it getting cooler in the fall, you should expect to see your PSI levels begin to deplete. It is best to keep up with topping off you tires’ air supply as you notice the change. While you’re at it, make sure to check your tire treads to ensure they’re providing enough traction. If you don’t know how to do that, swing by our Clermont service center to have one of our skilled technicians check them out for you!
Tip #4: Be aware of your battery’s condition
Your car’s battery is essential to your car starting, so ensuring its health is up to par is necessary. Your fall car care should definitely include making sure your car’s battery is free of corrosion and properly connected. Our Clermont Toyota specialists would be more than happy to check out your battery’s condition for you!
Tip #5: Replace your wipers & test your defrost/heating system
Florida fall weather can be unpredictable. Some days are sweltering hot and others are quite breezy and cool, but then there are the days when rain comes to play. Any which way, it is important car care to make sure the essentials are working properly. This means ensuring your windshield wipers, defroster, heater, and A/C systems are all functioning right.
Let Toyota of Clermont’s experienced technicians keep you driving safely all season long. Stop by our service center at 16851 State Rd just off the Florida turnpike or call us at (352) 404-7001 to set up an appointment today!
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