Now is also a good time to check your coolant, power steering, brake and gearbox fluids are all sufficiently topped up / replaced. Failing to change your oil regularly can hamper vehicle performance, increase fuel consumption and ultimately damage your engine. If you haven’t changed your oil since before winter now is a good time to get it sorted. If you’re wrestling with your steering wheel head in and see our team who will undertake a FREE wheel alignment check. If your wheels aren’t correctly aligned this will impact your driving experience, fuel economy, vehicle safety and increase costs as your tyres will wear unevenly at an accelerated rate. Potholes are a nightmare, especially in winter, and can easily knock your wheels out of alignment. We offer FREE tyre checks on site in Poole so drive in today (there’s no need to book) and get peace of mind that your tyres are safe and legal. If you have winter tyres now is the time to switch them over to summer / all-season tyres.
You will also need to check your tyres for any excessive wear, cuts, damage or leaks that may affect how your vehicle handles and performs. Check your tyres pressures as the cold winter temperatures can cause them to fluctuate.
Inspect Your TyresĪs the only point of contact with the road tyres are one of the most important safety features of your car. Use our handy 7-step spring car checklist to give your car some much needed TLC so it’s safe and ready for the warmer weather ahead. After a season of cold temperatures, harsh weather and miserable road conditions (damn you potholes!), spring has finally sprung.