As the weather gets cold, it’s time to get your vehicle ready for winter driving. At Fremont Auto Center we recommend having a battery check, heating and defrosting system check, tire inspection and rotation, as well as brake system inspection, lights check, and windshield wipers check.
With the coming rains, tires become a safety item. Worn out tires increase probability of hydroplaning and loss of control over the vehicle. Bald tires also increase braking distance and probability of a spinout. At Fremont Auto Center we can inspect your tires and will let you know if we see any cause for concern. If we do, we can provide replacement tire(s) if needed.
Battery check is also highly recommended – cold weather makes car batteries less effective, so a battery that worked fine in the summer might not be able to hold the charge in cold weather, potentially leaving you stranded. We can verify that the battery can hold sufficient charge to provide the electrical energy to start your vehicle on those cold winter mornings.
Winter driving can be challenging for the brake system as well, hence we recommend brake system check. We will inspect brake pads, rotors, brake lines, calipers and the condition of the brake fluid as well. You will have a peace of mind knowing that the brake system was checked by professionals.
Heater and wipers checks can be performed at home, though we do recommend a quick inspection of the hoses to make sure no leaks are developing. We will also check all lights on your vehicle – as the days get shorter, we rely on lights a lot more. Moreover it’s easy to miss a burned out brake light bulb or a signal light, so we do a thorough check of all lights.
If your vehicle is due for an oil change, we can combine both, saving you a second trip. Call our Fremont auto repair shop to make an appointment, or make an appointment online – either way we are happy to be of service.