Spring Showers and Summer Road Trips

With spring showers threatening and summer travel on the horizon, Now is the ideal time to make sure your vehicle is in optimal running condition.  By being proactive and performing regular vehicle maintenance, motorists can save time and money on more costly repairs down the road.

Bosch recommends the following safety checks:

1. Tires: Inspect tread and frequently gauge tire pressure.
2. Brakes: Assess brake pads and rotors for wear.
3. Wiper Blades: Replace damaged and worn blades with new,beam-style blades that contour to your windshield, such as Bosch ICON™.
4. Filters: Check cabin air and engine filters and replace if necessary.
5. Fluids: Check levels of oil, coolant, transmission, brake, power steering and windshield fluids.
6. Belts and Hoses: Inspect for wear.
7. Battery: Perform diagnostic inspection on vehicle battery.   
8. Lights: Ensure front and rear lights are operational, including directional, brake and flashing hazard lights.
9. HVAC System: Check vehicle’s A/C system to ensure optimal performance.

Just as important as keeping your vehicle maintained is where you have your vehicle serviced. Bosch Car Service centers are the very best independently-owned service centers in the nation, each having gone through a rigorous certification process to strict Bosch standards. Bosch has a network of more than 1,800 authorized Bosch Car Service independent repair shops located throughout North America with ASE-certified technicians. To find one near you visit www.BoschCarService.us