Fall Car Care Checklist: Is Your Vehicle Ready for the Season?
Fall in Lee's Summit and the greater Kansas City area brings cooler temperatures, changing weather, football weekends, school activities, and plenty of road trips. Before your schedule gets even busier, it's a great time to make sure your vehicle is ready for the season.
Whether you drive a Chevrolet or another make, this fall car care checklist can help you prepare for the months ahead.
1. Check Your Tires
Your tires are one of the most important parts of your vehicle as temperatures and road conditions begin to change.
Check your tire pressure and inspect the tread for signs of wear. If you notice uneven wear, vibrations, or other changes while driving, consider having your tires inspected.
McCarthy Chevrolet Lee's Summit offers tire service and currently has a tire price match guarantee on eligible tires.
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2. Check Your Battery
Cooler temperatures can put additional demands on your vehicle's battery. If your vehicle has been slow to start or you're unsure about your battery's condition, fall is a good time to have it checked.
3. Inspect Your Brakes
Fall brings busy school zones, football traffic, and changing weather conditions. Pay attention to warning signs such as squeaking, grinding, vibrations, or changes in how your brake pedal feels.
McCarthy Chevrolet Lee's Summit offers brake inspections and brake service as part of its Certified Service department.
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4. Replace Worn Windshield Wipers
Shorter days and fall rain can make visibility especially important. If your wipers leave streaks, skip across the glass, or aren't clearing water effectively, it may be time for new ones.
5. Check Your Fluids
Your vehicle depends on properly maintained fluids to keep its systems operating correctly. Check your oil, coolant, windshield washer fluid, and other fluids according to your vehicle's maintenance schedule.
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McCarthy Chevrolet Lee's Summit offers multi-point vehicle inspections along with oil changes, tire service, brakes, batteries, and additional maintenance services.
6. Check Your Lights
With the days getting shorter, you'll spend more time driving after sunset. Check your headlights, brake lights, turn signals, and other exterior lights to make sure they're working properly.
7. Take Care of Maintenance Before Fall Gets Busy
A little preparation now can help you avoid putting off important maintenance later. McCarthy Chevrolet Lee's Summit's Certified Service team works on Chevrolet vehicles as well as other makes and offers a wide range of maintenance and repair services.
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Ready for Fall in Lee's Summit?
Whether you're commuting around Lee's Summit, heading to Blue Springs or Independence, driving around Kansas City, or planning a fall road trip, making sure your vehicle is prepared can give you one less thing to worry about.
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Visit McCarthy Chevrolet Lee's Summit at 945 SE Oldham Parkway and let our team help you get ready for everything fall has in store.
Check it. Service it. Hit the road. HAPPY FALL!!