Many parts of the country have seen the leaves fall and many parents have sent their children back at school. Firestone Complete Auto Care offers the following before the weather changes. car maintenanceTips to prepare your vehicle for the cold, damp road ahead
You should take your vehicle to a professional for a complete check-up. You should have your vehicle checked by a professional when the autumn weather arrives.
Have a look at your tires. Do you see uneven tread wear? This could be a sign of uneven tread wear, under-inflation or unbalanced tires. Check your tire pressure at least once per month with a gauge and inspect the tread depth regularly. When the roads are covered with dead, wet leaves in the autumn, tread maintenance is even more crucial.
Pay attention to your lights and turn signals. Along with the less pleasant weather, fall also means that it’s time for daylight savings. A shorter day means a longer night. Make sure that your turn signals, headlights, and taillights are working properly and shining at the right levels.
Talk to your teenager. Are you a parent of a teenager? Are you worried about how much driving they will do in the fall? Although you can’t teenproof your neighborhood, it is possible for you to talk to your teenager about safe driving before they leave for school. Bridgestone Americas, parent company of Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC, offers tips and resources to parents for teens to learn about safe driving. Teens Drive Smart is a safety initiative for teenagers. Visit www.TeensDriveSmart.comFor more information, please visit
These small steps can not only keep your vehicle more reliable and longer-lasting, but can also keep you and your family safer on the roads.
