Summer Maintenance Tips from Sheehy Volkswagen of Hagerstown

Ready to hit the road for the summer? Make sure you have performed your summer road trip car prep on your vehicle. At Sheehy Volkswagen of Hagerstown, we believe that a smart driver is a well-informed driver. That's why we wanted to provide these handy summer car maintenance tips. Follow our helpful summer maintenance tips to enjoy a worry-free driving experience in the Hagerstown, Falling Waters, Waynesboro, Funkstown, and Robinwood, MD areas.

Top Summer Maintenance Tips

Getting your car ready for the summer is not that difficult. Just check out a few critical areas of your vehicle to ensure that they are in working order. Here's what to look for:

Check your vehicle's A/C system - No one wants to spend the summer inside a vehicle without a working air conditioner. Therefore, you want to make sure that the A/C system is working properly. Be sure to check the airflow coming from each vent. Also, check the A/C filter.
Inspect the cooling system - You don't want to be stuck with an overheated vehicle. Be sure to check for any coolant leaks under the vehicle. A coolant leak will appear as a lime green, orange, or pinkish puddle under the engine of the vehicle.
Take a look at the battery - Make sure that your battery is still able to provide a charge to your vehicle. Check to see if the vehicle lights are dim. Also, check the battery for any signs of corrosion.
Perform a complete tire inspection - Your vehicle's tires are critical for the vehicle's safety and performance. Make sure that each tire has the proper amount of pressure. Also, be sure to check for any punctures on the tire's tread. Finally, check to see if there is enough tread on each tire.
Check critical engine parts - Take a look at your engine's filter as well as its PCV valve.
Inspect your vehicle's lights - Finally, you will want to check your vehicle's lights. Check to see if your vehicle's headlights, taillights, and fog lights are all in working order.

If you detect any issues with your vehicle, be sure to visit our service center right away. We can provide expert service from our Volkswagen-trained technicians today.