Fall Car Maintenance Tip: Listen to your Brakes.

Checking your vehicles brakes should be more than routine, especially during winter. Pay attention when braking to make sure they aren't making any strange noises, such as scraping or grinding, or that the brake pedal doesn't feel spongy or soft when depressed. If either of those issues arise, it van make braking difficult and driving dangerous. 

If your vehicles brake pedal feels spongy or soft it could mean that there is too much air in the brake line and can easily be remedied by bleeding the brakes yourself.

On the other hand, if you hear your brakes making a grinding noise or scarping sound, it could mean that there is some kind of foreign object stuck in them or that the wear indicator is rubbing against the rotor. If you hear any noise that usually means the friction material on your brakes has worn off and the only thing stopping your car is the metal backing plate. If let unchecked, it could damage critical parts of your brakes and make it difficult to stop.  

Before winter hits, if you're experiencing any of the aforementioned issues, be sure to stop by our certified service center and have one of our technicians check your vehicles brakes for you. 

Don't "Fall" Behind in Your Vehilces Maintenance

Preventative maintenance on your vehicle can you time and money when the seasons begin to change. As the days get shorter and the nights get longer it is important to prepare for the changes in the weather. To keep cash in your pocket it is pertinent to perform routine maintenance on your vehicle before the seasons begin to change. Seasonal car care planning and preventative maintenance can save you money and time as the weather changes. Follow these simple maintenance tips for early fall to keep your vehicle running smoothly all the way to winter.












1. Check Fluids: Your vehicles fluids are it's life blood, which means keeping them topped off  and up-to-date is crucial to the health of your vehicle. In order to keep your vehicle running smoothly, be sure to top off your vehicles brake fluid, power steering fluid, coolant, and be sure to change your vehicle oil if it starts to get old and corroded. 



2. Brake-Check: If fluids are you vehicles life blood then brakes would be its immune system, protecting it from damage and keeping it safe. In order to prevent your brakes from failing, be sure to have your vehicles brake pads and rotors checked according to what it says in your vehicles owner manual. Without brake checks, you could potential damage your vehicles rotors and pads, which will not only cost you more money but could generate serious problems with your vehicle in the future.

So remember, before you "Fall" behind, be sure to check the aforementioned items of your proverbial to-do list. Your car will thank you for it in the long run.