Cars Also Need to Be Ready for Back to School!

School's back in session, and that means new or returning schedules for commuting. Whether you're doing pick-ups and/or drop-offs, are the student yourself, or have handed the keys to a student, it's important that the car be in tip top shape. Here's a list of what you should be checking for your car, that's just as important as picking up the necessary classroom supplies:

Tires: Check the air pressures and treads, and go over each for any damage or potential for damage, such as a stuck nail or piece of broken glass.

Lights: Make sure that every light works and is bright enough. Headlights, taillights, and turn signals need to be functioning, and if the check engine light has been coming on, don't wait any longer to have it inspected.

Cleanliness: Even though it's never a good thing for clutter to take over your car's interior, it's especially apropos for a clean space at the beginning of a new school year. It also allows for any scratches, dents, or rips to be noticed and fixed. Polishing the exterior is a good idea too, and extends to the windows and replacing the windshield wiper blades.

Battery: It never hurts to double check that all's good with the car battery.

Fluids: Check that various fluid changes are in order. You want leaks, as well as fresh levels, to be taken care of.

Heating: Now's the time to check for any necessary heating repairs, so the car stays nice and toasty when the cooler weather sets in!

Emergency Kit: Always have a kit handy, which includes a spare tire, flashlight, jumper cables, and essential tools.

Let Auto Clinic of Franklin run a diagnostic, and see to it that you're ready for whatever road schedules the school year has you on. Contact us today!