Summer road trips begin with planning and preparation. Though often overlooked, your vehicle deserves the same attention-to-detail. After all, your vehicle will be conveying you, family and gear.
At Sandberg Volvo Cars, we encourage our clientele to avail themselves of recommended Volvo service before your summer adventures begin past Lynnwood, WA.
Preparing Your Volvo for Summer Trips in the Seattle-Tacoma Area
Given summer in full swing, you’ll want less worry attached to road-trip plans and enjoyment to follow. This enhanced with recommended procedures and system checks all Volvo owners should be aware of.
So, consider the following done at home or at Sandberg Volvo Cars before your summer road trip.
Tire Checks
Tire inspections are most important before a summer road trip. In this, your tires will be examined for anything amiss along treads and sidewalls. This could be cuts, dry-rot cracking or bulges.
Tire pressure will be checked as well, along with valve integrity.
Listen to Your Brakes
Brake systems will offer signals should something be in disrepair. With a grinding sensation or noises coming from wheel wells, make sure you visit Sandberg Volvo Cars for a thorough, brake-system inspection.
Battery Testing
Testing your vehicle battery is better left to experts. With myriad systems all drawing power at the same time, your battery must offer appropriate power and storage capacity.
Engine Oil, Hoses and Belts
It's best practice to have our Volvo-certified technicians top off engine oil, and check hoses and belts for proper fits.
Wiper Blades, Washer Fluid
During summer travel, wiper blades need to be sharp and flexible. And washer fluid should be topped off as necessary.
Air-Conditioning Filters
Fresh air-conditioning filters help to ensure a free flow of chilled air is reaching the cabin.
Sandberg Volvo Cars – Offering the Benefit of Summer Road-Trip Checks
Visit our local, Lynnwood-area Volvo service department for your summer road-trip check.