The author’s Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse
April is not only the month that many people change their winter tires to summer tires, but it’s also National Car Care month, a good time to check your car for any problems has developed during the long, cold winter, investigate any problems. funny noises and get your vehicle ready, as my Mercedes-Benz dealer in New York, Helms Bros., said in an email, “Get your car ready for the summer adventures ahead.”
Most people rely on their vehicle’s computer to tell them when their tire pressure is low, but newer cars with tire pressure monitoring systems mean that people don’t physically check their tires as often. routine as in the past. The same goes for waiting for the “low oil” light to come on instead of checking the engine oil level.
In fact, 35% of car owners neglected or postponed recommended repairs and services, according to a report from the American Automobile Association.
Spring is also a good time to make sure you don’t need new tires and to schedule any deferred vehicle maintenance.
My car gets its NYS inspection in June, so I usually take my car to the dealership for a detail, oil change if needed, and an inspection that is done during the same appointment.
This is not a sponsored article, but if I hadn’t received an email early this morning from Helms Bros. had he told me it was National Car Care Month, I wouldn’t have even known this celebration existed.
It always pays to be aware of the current state of your vehicle. Regular vehicle care, cleaning, maintenance and repairs are crucial to safe driving.
Also, if you are planning a road trip, do a pilot-like walk-through of the vehicle before a flight, check your battery, inspect belts and hoses, top up fluids, replace filters if necessary, check that the headlights, turn signals, and taillights are functional, and check the brakes and tires.
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