Friday, June 28, 2013

Check Your Vehicle Before Long Trips

To help avoid the short fuses, inconvenience and potential safety hazards of breaking down while on vacation.  All it takes is 10 minutes to inspect your vehicle for a fun outing with your family rather than a nightmare in the middle of nowhere.

1.     Check all fluids, including engine oil, antifreeze/coolant, windshield washer solvent and power steering, brake and transmission fluids.

2.     Check the hoses and belts that can become cracked, brittle, frayed, loose or show signs of excessive wear. These are critical to the proper functioning of the electrical system, air conditioning, power steering and the cooling system.

3.     Check the tires, including tire pressure and tread. Uneven wear indicates a need for wheel alignment. Tires should also be checked for bulges and bald spots.



4.     Check the wipers and lighting so that you can see and be seen. Check that all interior and exterior lighting is working properly and inspect and replace worn wiper blades so you can see clearly when driving during precipitation.

If you encounter discrepancies while inspecting your vehicle be sure to have them repaired before heading out onto the road.

Turner Volvo has always felt that there is something special about owning a Volvo. Volvo service is second-to-none and Volvo parts are infamously built for reliability and safety.  Keep your car in excellent condition with these simple steps, presented by the Car Care Council, to ensure that your vehicle will give you the best opportunity to have a safe and fun family vacation.

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