With spring’s arrival, temperatures are warming up, making the open road all the more alluring. Before jumping on the interstate, you’ll want to be sure that your vehicle is prepared for the adventure. At Austin Auto Repair, our local mechanics provide expert auto maintenance in the greater Austin, TX area. We can get your vehicle ready for your journey.

Important Road Trip Auto Maintenance Tasks 

Prior to your departure, you should make sure that your vehicle is capable of handling the heat. During AC service, our mechanics will make sure that all facets of your car’s AC system are working properly and can be trusted to keep you nice and cool when outside temperatures start cooking. It’s also important to get cooling system service if your vehicle is due. Typically, coolant should be exchanged every 30,000 miles. When the weather is hot, your engine is more prone to overheating, so it’s very important that you’re driving with the right level of unpolluted coolant, and that all of your vehicle’s cooling system components are working like they should.

It’s also important to complete tasks that help to ensure your safety during your trek. During brake service, we’ll check over all braking system parts to make sure there aren’t any lurking safety hazards. And we’ll replace pads and lubricate parts as necessary. We can also check your tires to make sure they can be trusted to safely grip the road. Also, it’s important that your tires are inflated to their specified psi so that you’re not at a heightened risk of a blowout. Another safety precaution is to get your battery checked. This way, you can be confident that you’re not driving with a battery that is in poor condition and liable to die and leave you stranded in some remote location. 

Auto Maintenance in Austin, TX

When you need auto maintenance in Austin and the surrounding area, contact Austin Auto Repair at 512-865-6217. At our nearby auto shop, we can expertly address your vehicle’s repair or maintenance needs. Feel free to give us a call today to schedule an appointment!