Check Out These Tips for Making Your Family's Cars Ready for Spring!

TIRES: Check Your Tire Condition

• Worn tires cause reduced performance. It takes longer to brake on a wet road surface when tires are worn, and there is more risk of skidding.
• Under inflated tires reduce your control of the vehicle, increase braking distances and wear out your tires more rapidly.
• Over-inflated tires reduce grip, reduce stability in braking and lead to poor handling.
• You should inspect your tires at least once a month. The correct pressure information can usually be found on the edge of the driver's side door.
• Check your tires for signs of damage or cracks. Even a small tear should be checked by a tire technician.
• All tires have tread wear indicators. These indicators appear in the main grooves when the tread has worn down to 1.6mm, showing the tire needs to be replaced. For more information, visit bridgestone.com.     

Want another incentive to check your tires? 
Quick Fact: a properly inflated tire will provide better gas mileage!
 
TUNE-UP:  Give Your Vehicle a Tune-Up
Provide maintenance to your cars by replacing air filters, fuel filters, spark plugs, adjust valves, and check all fluids. If you are not experienced at tuning-up your own vehicle then take them to your local mechanic. 
 
BRAKES: Check Your Vehicle's Brakes
Listen and feel your vehicle's brakes when you are slowing down and coming to a stop. Are they pulling or shaking? if so, take your car to your local mechanic to have the brakes checked. They may need to be replaced! Also, pay attention to the warning light inside your vehicle. 
 
WINDSHIELD WIPERS: Check Your Vehicle's Wiper Blades
Snow and ice from the winter may have damaged your windshield wiper blades. Make sure you check to see if they need replaced. Spring brings a lot of rain and you want good wipers for those rainy days! 
STOCK YOUR TRUNK: Re-stock Your Trunk with the Necessities

• Windshield wiper fluid
• Coolant
• Oil
• Jack
• Fresh Water
• A blanket