Maintenance Tips for Summer Driving

Summer maintenance is as critical as winter maintenance

Summer is just around the corner and this leads to longer trips and more time on the road.  Have you remembered to prepare your vehicle for the summer heat and rainy days?

Here at the Irwin Automotive Group, we will complete a thorough inspection of your vehicle and provide the results to you in a colorful brochure, which include all estimates.   If your vehicle needs tires, alignments, coolant flush, routine maintenance or an air conditioning repair, we will meet or beat any competitor’s price on the equivalent service!

Why do I need my coolant changed in the summer?   Coolant, also known as anti-freeze, has a double duty.  The coolant not only protects your vehicle from freezing in the winter but also protects your vehicle from overheating in the summer.

Why do I need to worry about my tires in the summer?   Most people do not realize that a vehicle can hydroplane in heavy rain with as much as 4/32” still left on the tread.  A thorough tire inspection to be sure of the tread depth and the edge wear conditions are as critical in the summer as they are in the winter.

Why do I need an alignment?   If you are noticing edge wear, pulling to one side or the steering does not seem to be reacting correctly, your vehicle’s wheel alignment could be the concern.   An alignment check is also recommended whenever you replace all four tires, in case the alignment is off and can be corrected so you do not get early edge wear on your new tires.

Please set an appointment today for your courtesy vehicle multi-point inspection to ready your vehicle for summer at www.irwinzone.com or call our service department at 603-581-2954.   Happy motoring this summer!

Thank you to our guest blogger, Ron O’Connor, Service Manager of the Irwin Automotive Group

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