Make Sure You’re Ready to Hit the Road This Summer

How to Prepare Your Car for Spring & Summer?

There might not be a more welcome sight than spring or summer in Ontario. It is completely understandable that you will want to hit the open road to see as much of it as possible. Before you leave the house, it’s crucial that you make sure your automobile is ready to make the trip safely. So, how do you prepare your car for spring and summer driving? The very experienced team of product experts at Davey Auto Sales put together some of their favourite tips to get your summer trip started on the right note.

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Check Your Tires

If you haven’t done so already, be sure to swap out your winter tires for a set that is more seasonably appropriate. Using winter tires on hot road surfaces comes with several drawbacks, not to mention it will drastically reduce the lifespan of your winter tires. Other negative consequences to keeping winter tires on your vehicle too long include, reduced handling and reduced fuel economy.

Windshield Wipers and Fluid

There is no better safety system than a driver that can see the area around the vehicle. That’s what makes windshield wipers and windshield wiper fluid so critical. Not all windshield wipers are the same. Some are more suited for summer rain conditions, and the same goes for the washer fluid. 

Basic Maintenance

The best way to keep your car, truck or SUV ready for any trip at any time is to keep up with regular factory-prescribed maintenance. This will not only keep fresh motor oil in the engine at all times, but most shops will also top off other fluids as needed. A battery test is also an important pre-trip task. Additionally, be sure that the oil filters and air filters have been changed with each maintenance appointment.

Make an appointment with Davey Auto Sales today if you would like to take a closer look at our available inventory of safe and reliable pre-owned vehicles.