Now that the summer months have hit, it is time for some summer car inspections. The summertime is always busy! Vacations and road trips across the state or country are always on the table. You can even cross the border and explore Canada! Even if you do not have any grand plans, your vehicle is still subject to daily trips to work and errands. Before hitting the road, whether for a long trip or for daily commuting, you should get your car inspected. In fact, everyone should start their summer by getting their car looked at.
The summer season provides unique stressors that can affect your vehicle. Cars are constantly at risk of overheating due to the intense weather. The heat can wreak havoc on your car’s systems causing massive breakdowns. This can lead to issues like:
So, how do you avoid these issues?
Before you hit the road, there are a few ways that you can help to make sure your car is not going to break down on you.
Before you hit the road, you should check your:
Coolants
You should check your coolant levels and make sure it is clean. After all, your coolant is essential to keeping your car from overheating. Your coolant should be translucent and clear from contaminants. If it is not, you need to flush your coolant system.
Tire Pressure
The summer heat can drastically affect your car’s tire pressure. Tire pressure increases faster in the summer than in the winter. Tire air pressure increases during the summer and decreases during the winter with lower temperatures. Proper tire air pressure is important year round to the overall wear and performance of your cars tires. Avoid unnecessary wear and dangerous driving conditions by maintaining the correct air pressure in your tires.
Brakes
During the summer months, people tend to put pressure on their braking system. This causes brake discs and pads to wear down, tearing them apart. It can also cause leaks in your braking fluids line. Most brakes need to be replaced every 30,000-35,000 miles in urban use. In less demanding situations like highway driving in light traffic, brakes may last 80,000 miles or more. It is always a good idea it’s important to have your brakes and braking system inspected before taking a road trip.
Battery
Your car’s battery should always be regularly inspected. High temperatures and humidity can help to corrode your car battery and help to weaken it and prematurely end its useful life. In addition to helping to start your vehicle, your car battery has other functions that help to operate your vehicle.
Don’t feel like you can thoroughly inspect your car? Mr. Muffler can give your car a thorough 21-point inspection to make sure you’re ready to take on the summer! We offer a variety of services to maintain your vehicle like radiator flushes and oil changes! In addition to your car exhaust system and muffler maintenance, we are really known for our outstanding auto service and repair work.
Located in Westland, our mechanics work hard to satisfy our customers. Please avoid the hassle this summer and come to our local auto repair shop today! Finally, be sure to join us on Facebook today.
Buying a used car can be intimidating. Whether you are buying a used car for yourself or your child, sometimes you never know what you are going to get. Was the car in an accident? Has the seller temporarily covered up a problem? Does the price seem to good to be true? Some of these questions will never be answered unless you get a used car inspection prior to purchasing the vehicle.
Hopefully, you wouldn’t even consider purchasing a used car or truck without test driving it first. We recommend you test drive your car to Mr. Muffler. We will provide you an on the spot vehicle inspection, letting you know of any work that needs to be done now, or should be done in the near future. Often times we can inform you if there is damage caused by an accident that has been covered up. Or, if something appears to be temporarily fixed just to sell the vehicle. With our information, you can decide whether or not you feel the vehicle is worth purchasing. Yes, that “too good to be true” price, may really be too good to be true!
If you are looking to sell a used car or truck in southeast Michigan, we can help! Not sure what price tag to put on your car? During a used car inspection, we can go over repairs that your vehicle needs. This will allow you to either repair them and put a higher price on your car or truck. Or, give you information to disclose any repairs needed to your potential buyers. Some common repairs that will help increase the price tag for your used car or truck are:
Mr. Muffler in Westland is near Canton and has easy access from Cherry Hill Road. It’s also only a couple of miles from Livonia, driving south down Wayne Road. Make us a stop on your test drive and you won’t regret it. For more information, or if you’d like to make an appointment for your vehicle inspection, contact us today!