Back to school is finally here, which means you or your student will be doing lots of driving over the next few months. Whether to or from school for drop-offs and pickups, road trips, or other daily activities, your or your student’s car will be seeing a lot of road time. That’s why it is the best decision to make sure the vehicle is in the best working order so that everybody stays safe. Taking time to do a quick check-up and cleanup of your car and its many workings is the ideal decision. Maintaining your vehicle’s quality and safety is extremely important at all times, especially now when you will need it more frequently.
Here are some steps that will make maintaining your vehicle’s safety easy and ensure your vehicle is in tip-top shape for the whole school year.
Car Check and Tune Up
Before the busy back-to-school season, getting your car checked out and repaired if needed remains essential. Taking the time to ensure everything is ready to use and in the best possible condition will help give you renewed peace of mind. Here are a few things to check off as fixed or in working condition before you or your student hit the road:
- Check Your Tires — Your vehicle tires are one of the most important parts of your driving experience. Suppose they are in poor condition or not working properly; this could result in a flat tire which could cause an accident or serious injury to the driver. To prevent this, check your tire pressure before you drive and routinely get them rotated.
- Ensure Your Windshield is Fully Equipped — Make sure everything you need for windshield care is working well before driving. If a rainy day occurs or you happen to need your window cleaned suddenly, having fully working wiper blades (equipped with wiper fluid) is the ideal solution.
- Check Your AC system — No one wants to get into a hot car and realize your air conditioning system has stopped working. To ensure it’s functioning properly, check your vehicle’s AC every so often to see if any issues need to be addressed. A professional can help you identify any problems in your system and if you need your coolant levels topped off.
- Get an Oil Check-Up or Change — What happens underneath the hood is important for maintaining your vehicle’s overall health. Set up a quick vehicle check at your local auto shop and ensure that the vehicle’s oil level is right and the engine oil and fluid levels are in the correct places.
- Stay Clean and Organized — A clean car is a must for maintaining your vehicle’s quality and safety. Take the time to ensure your vehicle is clean inside and out. Leaving trash and spills unattended can cause bacteria and other fungal issues to form. These are terrible for your car’s interior and can even harm you because of their vapors. The good thing about this is that preventing this issue is exceedingly simple — all you have to do is grab a trash bag and some cleaner, and you are set!
- Test Your Battery — Another way to ensure safe travel in your vehicle is to check that your car battery is in good condition and works properly before you drive. You can take it to a professional for an inspection or do it yourself at home. Whatever method you decide to go with, check this off as complete before the school year rolls around.
Make An Emergency Kit
You never know when something could happen, and you may need to handle the unexpected. This means that having a small emergency kit in your car is a good idea. Keep this kit in your or your student’s vehicle so that if some catastrophic event ever arises, supplies are on hand to help in a pinch. You can add bandages, instant cold packs, food, other medical supplies, and car emergency tools like jumper cables and a tire pressure gauge.
Consider Getting a New Car at Piazza Subaru of Limerick!
If you are considering getting a new high-quality vehicle for back-to-school time, let us at Piazza Subaru help you. We offer many types of vehicles, including Subaru electric cars. So stop by your local Subaru dealership and find your new back-to-school vehicle today!
