With the school year starting, many teenagers will be getting behind the wheel of a vehicle to get back and forth from school and other activities. After spending years protecting your children from all sorts of dangers on the road and off, you now face the fact that your teens are starting to drive on their own. One of the first steps of preparation is to make sure that all recommended automotive service has been performed on the vehicle your teen will be driving. Due to their lack of experience, they may not notice signs indicating a pending automotive repair issue.
Your vehicle has been working hard to get you from point A to point B through the hot summer months. But winter is coming down the road. Now is the time to get your teen's vehicle ready for school with quality automotive repair.
Here are a few items that will need some special attention:
- Spark plugs and wires -- Inefficient spark plugs decrease performance and fuel mileage.
- Gas caps, radiator cap, brake fluid caps -- Anywhere fluids are poured should be checked for a tight seal to keep out water and debris.
- Headlights – Don't leave the headlights cloudy and dirty. Clean them up so your teen driver can see and be seen.
- Tires – Because changes in temperature create fluctuations in air pressure, check the inflation pressure frequently. Properly inflated tires will wear more evenly and increase your gas mileage. Be sure to rotate your tires on a regular basis as well.
- Car Interior – Teach your teenager to keep the interior clean--wash floor mats, windows, interior lights, and dash board. They will thank you later in life.
- Air filter and cabin air filter – Have the filters checked and changed if necessary to keep the circulating air clean.
- Fluid levels – Schedule an automotive service to check the level of all critical fluids. Top-off as needed.
- Wiper blades –Be ready for the rain season by replacing old wiper blades.
- Oil Changes – Have regular oil changes--key to a long lasting car.
Remember: As a parent, you are the #1 influence molding your young adult into a safe and capable driver. Talking is important, but action is even better. In addition to wise driving practices, model good habits regarding automotive service, even before they begin to drive.
To help ensure the safety of your teen's vehicle, make sure all recommended automotive service and required automotive repair is taken care of promptly. Contact our ASE-certified technicians today at Express Care Auto by calling 507-625-8005, or go on-line at www.expresscareautomn.com for more information. Our auto shop serves vehicle owners in Mankato, MN, and the neighboring communities of North Mankato, MN, New Ulm, MN, and St. Peter, MN.
With the school year starting, many teenagers will be getting behind the wheel of a vehicle to get back and forth from school and other activities. After spending years protecting your children from all sorts of dangers on the road and off, you now face the fact that your teens are starting to drive on their own. One of the first steps of preparation is to make sure that all recommended automotive service has been performed on the vehicle your teen will be driving. Due to their lack of experience, they may not notice signs indicating a pending automotive repair issue.
Your vehicle has been working hard to get you from point A to point B through the hot summer months. But winter is coming down the road. Now is the time to get your teen's vehicle ready for school with quality automotive repair.
Here are a few items that will need some special attention:
- Spark plugs and wires -- Inefficient spark plugs decrease performance and fuel mileage.
- Gas caps, radiator cap, brake fluid caps -- Anywhere fluids are poured should be checked for a tight seal to keep out water and debris.
- Headlights – Don't leave the headlights cloudy and dirty. Clean them up so your teen driver can see and be seen.
- Tires – Because changes in temperature create fluctuations in air pressure, check the inflation pressure frequently. Properly inflated tires will wear more evenly and increase your gas mileage. Be sure to rotate your tires on a regular basis as well.
- Car Interior – Teach your teenager to keep the interior clean--wash floor mats, windows, interior lights, and dash board. They will thank you later in life.
- Air filter and cabin air filter – Have the filters checked and changed if necessary to keep the circulating air clean.
- Fluid levels – Schedule an automotive service to check the level of all critical fluids. Top-off as needed.
- Wiper blades –Be ready for the rain season by replacing old wiper blades.
- Oil Changes – Have regular oil changes--key to a long lasting car.
Remember: As a parent, you are the #1 influence molding your young adult into a safe and capable driver. Talking is important, but action is even better. In addition to wise driving practices, model good habits regarding automotive service, even before they begin to drive.
To help ensure the safety of your teen's vehicle, make sure all recommended automotive service and required automotive repair is taken care of promptly. Contact our ASE-certified technicians today at Express Care Auto by calling 507-625-8005, or go on-line at www.expresscareautomn.com for more information. Our auto shop serves vehicle owners in Mankato, MN, and the neighboring communities of North Mankato, MN, New Ulm, MN, and St. Peter, MN.
