Trip Inspections at Community Automotive Repair in Grand Rapids

A lot of Grand Rapids drivers wonder about how to prepare their vehicle for a trip. That's a big deal. You could be driving through Michigan mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas so you may be anxious to know that the car is up to the task and won't leave you stranded.

Grand Rapids drivers really do need to plan ahead for a major road trip – there are a lot of things to get ready. Where should you start? You could start with the tires. Look them over for tread wear and check to see that they are properly inflated. Take a quick test drive to see if you can feel any vibrations. Are the wheels in balance? Is the car tracking straight? Is the alignment ok?

The next thing is a full service oil change at Community Automotive Repair in Grand Rapids to make sure all of your fluids are topped off and you have fresh oil for the trip. And if your vehicle is older, you may consider putting in the high-mileage formulation to clean harmful sludge deposits in the engine. You may also need a new PCV valve and an engine air filter.

How about your transmission and brakes? Have you had your transmission and brakes inspected in the last six months? How are your wiper blades? There's nothing like not being able to get rid of the bug juice on a long road trip. Check your owner's manual for any other recommended service, and have your friendly and knowledgeable pros at Community Automotive Repair do the multi-point inspection they do so well before you head out.

Consider also having the coolant system serviced at Community Automotive Repair in Grand Rapids – you want to stay within the 's recommendations. Grand Rapids drivers who are towing a trailer will want to keep in mind that they'll be going a long way under severe conditions.

A lot of Grand Rapids drivers overlook severe conditions like towing, Michigan summer heat or driving on dirt roads. Plan ahead for your next road trip – at Community Automotive Repair, we want you to get there and back.

Give us a call.

Community Automotive Repair
846 Fulton Street East
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
616.774.7048

At Community Automotive Repair we install quality NAPA replacement parts.