With the winter weather in full bloom, there is no better time than now to service your vehicle if you have not done so already! Yes, we know that most people hate servicing their vehicle, whether you hate rolling up your sleeves and doing it yourself or paying someone else to do it, it’s no fun either way. Unfortunately, maintenance is a very important thing we have to do with our vehicles. If we don’t then they don’t run smoothly and can actually cause more issues that will end up costing you way more than any routine service would. Plus, if your vehicle isn’t running smoothly it could become unsafe for you to drive and that is never good.

Here at Carriage Traders, we understand that it is that time of year and a lot of your funds are tied up in Christmas and holiday presents. That’s why we want to let you know if you need service performed on your vehicle, you can bring it into Carriage Traders and service it for less with our service specials! Check them out on our site and come on in and save big!

If you are planning on servicing your vehicle yourself, we’ve done the hard work for you…kinda… and we’ve created the ultimate car maintenance checklist to help you make sure you’ve checked of everything that needs to be serviced in your vehicle! It is pretty long so if you find you don’t have time to finish all the task feel free to schedule an appointment with us and we will finish the job for you!

Winter Car Checklist:

Short-Term Check-Ups

1. Check oil and coolant levels
2. Replace air filters
3. Make sure your vehicle’s tires are filled to the recommended pressure level
4. Check Tread depth and make sure it is thick enough to make it through the winter
5. Check all of your lights, this includes headlights, turn signals, brake, and parking lights
6. Oil and filter replacement
7. Rotate your tires
8. Waz vehicle to protect exterior paint from cracking in winter weather

Long-Term Check-Ups:

1. Transmission fluid level
2. Transfer case fluid
3. Inspect shocks and struts
4. Coolant fluid exchange
5. Check spark plug
6. Serpentine belt
7. Front and/or rear differential

Season Check-Ups:

1. Replace windshield wipers
2. Battery performance check
3. Change Tires
4. Check coolant levels