You Might Be Ready for Fall, But is Your Car?
The temperatures are dropping, and the leaves will begin falling. Pumpkin spice will riddle every storefront. It’s almost that time of year – fall. As the weather changes, we have to make lots of adjustments and prepare for winter’s inevitable return. Aside from changing up your wardrobe and perhaps making the switch from cold brews to hot cider, your vehicle requires some changes too. Our auto glass expert knows all too well the importance of preparing your car for fall and just what can happen when you aren’t prepared. To avoid running into any less than ideal situations this fall, here are a few ways you can prepare your vehicle for the upcoming season!Do a windshield check
We’ve said it a million times, and we will repeat it, your windshield is a vital contributor to the safety of your vehicle, which is why you want to ensure it’s in pristine condition. A minor chip or crack may not seem like much, especially in the hot summer months when situations don’t significantly add to the damage. However, when fall comes along, that small chip or crack can become a more significant problem. Falling leaves, rain, heavy gusts of wind, branches, and twigs flying about – there are a lot of factors that can impact your windshield in the fall season. If you notice a crack or chip, it’s better to get it repaired asap. It’s better to get it fixed before these conditions creep up on it!While you’re at it, check up on all your auto glass
Your surrounding auto glass is JUST as important, ergo, do a quick check of surrounding glass as well. This includes:- Driver side window
- Passenger side window
- Back windows
- Blindspot windows
- Rearview mirror
- Side mirror
- Sunroof/moonroof
Do a fluid check
A vehicle requires A LOT of fluid to keep it going as well as to perform necessary tasks. Before the fall season, do a full fluid check to ensure you have just enough. There are no leaks, no damaged parts, no corrosion, or other forms of damage. What fluids do you need to check?- Oil levels
- Coolant
- Windshield washer fluids
- Transmission fluids
- Brake fluids
- Power steering fluids