Your European vehicle goes through a lot in the tough northwest winter up here in Oregon. Between the snow and sleet on the road and holiday travel down unfamiliar roads, your ride is most likely in need of a bit of TLC before the spring and summer comes. Because of this, it’s important to check in on your ride as the season changes and the days get warmer to make sure everything is taken care of before you go on your spring break road trip or just go exploring the local Oregon scenery. Thankfully, there are 3 easy things you can do to get your European car ready for the warmer spring weather.
1 – Clean The Outside of Your Car and Under Your Hood
While it might seem like a small thing, washing your ride is a relatively quick and easy way to make sure your European manufactured vehicle is ready for the warmer spring months. And if you’ve been traveling in snow and sleet, the undercarriage of your ride can especially use a good cleaning. So the next time you’re at the carwash, see if you can get an undercarriage power wash, or get under there with a hose in order to clean everything out.
After you wash your car, it’s a good idea to lift up the hood and take a look for any debris like leaves or dirt or excess moisture from rain or melted snow. Cleaning out under your hood can help your car from overheating and even help your battery.
2 – Inspect Your Tires and Change Your Windshield Wipers
The winter months can be a trying time for your ride, and the most damage can happen to your windshield wipers and tires. If your tires have been going through sleet and snow, it’s a good idea to go to your mechanic for a tire pressure check and rotation so that they can stay durable and reliable. And your wiper blades and fluid can deplete easily when going through harsh winter weather like snow, rain, and hail, so make sure you do any replacements as needed to keep your European ride in top notch condition for the upcoming warm weather.
3 – Come in for Preventative Maintenance at T. Scandia Motors
The best way to get your European manufactured vehicle ready for the changing weather is to come in for routine service and preventative maintenance with the trusted mechanics at T. Scandia Motors! Call now to schedule your appointment!