How to Prepare Your Car for Spring

Wash Your Car

During the colder months in Indiana, your vehicle may have been exposed to rain, snow, and salt on the roads. Giving it a good wash is one of the best ways to protect your car from any potential effects as you move forward.

If you like DIY projects, you can fill a bucket with soap and water and use a sponge to clean your car at home. Another option is to head to the nearest car wash.

If you want to be even more thorough, you can also have your vehicle detailed, which usually includes additional services, like exterior polishing and waxing, tire cleaning, interior cleaning, and more. Along with that, if you have any spots that could use a fresh coat of paint, spring is a great time to address them.

Replace Your Windshield Wiper Blades & Washer Fluid

Together, your wiper blades and washer fluid work hard to help keep your windshield clear. That’s why it’s so important to ensure your blades are in proper working condition and that your fluid reservoir is full.

After the winter months, there’s a chance that your wiper blades will need to be replaced and your windshield washer fluid will need to be refilled. To get ready for spring, you can head to a trusted service center to have this maintenance item taken care of quickly or take care of it yourself.

Check Your Tire Tread & Pressure

Maintaining enough tire tread depth and proper pressure offers many benefits. It can help improve traction, increase efficiency, and ensure even wear across each tire so that they last as long as possible. As you prep for spring, you can give your tires some TLC by bringing your car in for a tire inspection. When you do, a technician may recommend:

• Getting a tire rotation
• Replacing the tires
• Removing snow tires to prepare your car for spring

You can also have the technician check the pressure of each tire and inflate or deflate them accordingly. Another option is to grab your air pressure gauge and head to a gas station with an air pump that you can use to adjust your tire pressure according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Test Your Car Battery

When you bring your car in for other types of routine maintenance in the spring, it’s also a good idea to have your battery tested. This is a quick and simple process that usually only takes a few minutes and can provide you with lots of peace of mind. If your battery needs to be replaced, a service technician can do that for you right away.