Prepare Your Vehicle for Holiday Travel

Getting your car ready for winter and holiday travel maintenance should go hand in hand and can be done at the same time at Russ Darrow Mazda of Madison, WI. We are a short drive from Monona, Waunakee, Cottage Grove, and DeForest. People travel a lot over the holidays, and it is a good idea to bring your car in for a quick checkup before going on a long trip. Regular maintenance with winter car care can prevent breakdowns on the road. A well-maintained car is not likely to have as many problems.

Winterize Your Car

Getting your car ready for winter is just a part of normal maintenance, but your car has different needs and different challenges as it goes through a year. The weather has a significant impact on your vehicle, so winter car care takes on a different meaning. We also do a multi-point inspection to make sure everything is working as it should. Good maintenance will save you money in the long run by avoiding more expensive repairs down the road.

1.

Roadside Safety Kit.

This is the first thing you should do and should always keep in your car.

2.

Windshield Crack & Chip Inspection.

If cracks are caught early enough, they can be repaired. Cracks only get worse, especially in winter.

3.

Check Wiper Blades.

This is the first thing you should do and should always keep in your car.

4.

HVAC Inspection.

Including heater, defrost seat warmers, steering wheel warmers. Staying comfortable is important as well and should be a part of holiday travel maintenance.

5.

Tire Inspection.

Change to Snow Tires if applicable. We can also check the tread and make sure your tires are safe. This can include balancing and

wheel alignment

.

6.

Battery Test & Inspection.

We will make sure your battery is in good shape and will be able to hold a charge. We also clean the connections and make sure they are secure.

7.

Brake Inspection.

We check the brake pads and other moving parts to make sure your car will stop when you need to stop.

8.

Change Washer Fluid to Winter Blend.

This will protect your windshield and will prevent ice from forming to some degree.

9.

Check/Replace Engine Coolant & Antifreeze.

This needs to be changed yearly to protect the inner workings of your car.

See Us at Russ Darrow Mazda Today

Call Russ Darrow Mazda of Madison, WI today, for holiday travel maintenance or to winterize your car. We serve the greater Madison area, including Monona, Waunakee, Cottage Grove, and DeForest. Spend a little on winter car care now to winterize your car. This will keep you safe and should help you avoid breakdowns or more expensive repairs later on.