It’s that time again, where we think about the goals that we want to make for the new year. While you may be thinking the usual, such as being on time more often, visiting family, or going to the gym more often, you may not have considered making a resolution or two for your vehicle. Here are some resolution ideas that you can make for your car to keep you safe on the road into 2019!
Clean Out your Car
Cleaning out the inside of your vehicle will help you to feel more organized and give your car that new car feeling! A clutter car can make it difficult to feel comfortable while driving, especially for passengers.
Schedule your Vehicle Maintenance Deadlines in your Planner
The most important part of owning a vehicle is staying current with your vehicle’s recommended maintenance and services. If you have a planner or calendar, jotting down dates of your upcoming services will help you keep track of when it’s time to bring your vehicle into the shop.
Get a Car Wash
If it’s been a while since you’ve cleaned the outside of your car, getting a car wash more often is the perfect New Year’s resolution to make. A clean car is also important when it comes to being able to accurately see out of your vehicle windshields and windows while driving.
Check your Tires
Your tires are an important safety feature of your car, and should be inspected regularly to ensure that they have a good amount of tread and that they are set to the correct air pressure. You can always bring your vehicle into our auto repair shop for a quick check up to make sure that your tires are in good condition.
Drive Safer and Smarter
Going into the New Year, make changes to drive safer and smarter on the road. Driving safe will ensure that you get to your destination and that others are also safe on the road. When you drive smarter, such as not speeding, you actually get better performance and gas mileage from your vehicle.
Organize Paperwork
Have you ever needed your registration or car title and couldn’t find it to save your life? Taking a quick moment to locate your vehicle’s registration, car title, manual, and other important documents and storing them in a file in your glove compartment will make it easy for you to find what you need when you need it!
We hope that will the start of the new year, you will do more to care for your vehicle. Happy New Year from us, to you! For all of your auto repair or maintenance needs, give us a call today or schedule an appointment online.