04/20/2018
6 Tips to get your car SPRING ready:
1-Wash your car. Salt-treated roads do more than make your car look dirty, salt is a corrosive agent and can cause rust. To prevent this, find a carwash with an under-spray to rinse salt from the surface and the undercarriage.
2-Look for rust. If your car is starting to show signs of rust, it’s best to treat them immediately. Look for little brown stains or specks, a bubble in the paint or wet floorboards. If you find small, surface rust spots you can sand them down to the metal and treat with primer and paint. For best results, or if you find bigger rust areas, call Christian Collision.
3-Replace wiper blades. Winter can be hard on your wiper blades, they’ve been cutting through icy build-up all season long. Replacing the blades every spring ensures they’re in tip-top condition when the first storm hits. While you’re at it, it’s a great idea to check your windshield fluid.
4-Check your lights. Driving in spring often means driving in rain, when visibility is reduced. Having good working lights helps you see in these conditions and makes you more visible to other vehicles. Be thorough and check your headlights, taillights, backup lights, turn signals, parking lights and brake lights. Have your headlamps cleared if they are foggy. We can help you with that!
5-Pay attention to your tires. Frigid temps and harsh weather can wear your tires and deflate them. Maintain your tires by checking for proper inflation, a good tread and straight alignment. Don’t forget to give your spare tire a once-over, too!
6-Test your brakes. Winter gives your brakes a real workout! Make sure they’re in excellent condition by checking brake fluid, pads and rotors so they’re ready to protect you when you need them.
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