Three tips to make sure your vehicle will remain reliable this summer

Summer is here and for us Canadians, that means it's time to head out on the road for a long weekend, a much deserved vacation, or an end of day road trip. All of these adventures have one thing in common, they require a reliable vehicle. Although summer is a much easier time on our vehicle than winter, there are still a few things that you want to make sure you do to guarantee the reliability of your vehicle. Here are three tips to maintain the quality and dependability of your vehicle this summer.

Get it serviced before heading out on the road

If you haven't done so already, it's time to bring your vehicle in for service and maintenance. This will make sure that it is in great condition while also ensuring that your vehicle wasn't damaged during winter. We will be able to perform an oil change, check the fluids, and check the components such as the brakes and the batteries to make sure everything is in great condition.

Protect your vehicle

This may not have to do necessarily with mechanical reliability, but it is still a very pertinent element to consider. Protecting your vehicle’s paint with a protective wrap or protecting the interior of your vehicle with a thorough cleaning and an upholstery protection product, for example, will keep your vehicle in great condition for years to come.

Beware of the heat

Extreme heat can have the same impact on your vehicle as extreme cold. You want to avoid being too harsh on your vehicle when it is very hot outside andyou just got in after your vehicle was parked in the sun all day. You also want to avoid parking your vehicle in the sun all day if can, by the way, and you want to make sure that if it is very hot outside, you check your tires and your fluids to make sure everything is in great condition.

Give us a call today to learn more about maintenance and service for your vehicle this summer.