How To Care For Your Car During Summer

The more we care for our vehicle during these times, the longer the vehicle performs optimally. Proactive action from the vehicle owner can go a long way in ensuring a longer and better life for the vehicle. 

UAE and the Middle East countries experience a hot climate most months and this means more care needs to be given to your vehicle throughout the year. Many car workshops in Dubai, UAE today provide detailed care for your vehicle with checkups aimed at reducing the damage to the car due to overheating and other summer-related issues.

Here are some summer care tips for your car.

• Check the air conditioning for better cooling inside the vehicle. During summer, you do not wish to be surprised on a drive-by with a broken A/C. Check the system before the summer begins and also insist on regular checkups during scheduled services.
• Keep your engine cool by checking the coolant levels. If the engine is cool the chances of your car getting heated up can be reduced. Look for leakages and maintain the prescribed coolant levels for summer.
• Increase the life of the tyres and reduce overpressure during the summer with regular air pressure checks. Before taking up long drives, check the condition of the tyres and ensure adequate pressure is maintained, thus preventing tyre blow-outs midway.
• Check for all the necessary fluids in the vehicle. Keeping your car hydrated, especially during the summer can help extend the life of the vehicle. Check if engine oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid, coolant, power steering fluid, and windshield washer fluid are adequately refilled from time to time.
• Cleaning or replacing the windshield wipers is often overlooked. During the dry summer season, the arid winds and the heat may bring more dust, pollen and other pollutants that can easily accumulate on the windshield. Not only do they blur the view outside but also may damage the wipers and the glass. Have a checkup done and replace the wipers along with proper cleaning of the glass in the summers.
• Do you have proper sunshades for protection? If not, invest in an effective sunshade for your dashboard and front seats. Ensure both the interior and exterior of the car are protected from the sun.
• Cleaning the air filter is highly recommended. The air filter will clog up more during the summer. Dust and gravel particles may end up in the air filter and damage the vehicle. More frequent checkups of the air filter are beneficial during this season.
• Cleaning the car more during summer is advised. The hot and humid conditions on the outside and also in the interior of the vehicle will make the accumulated dust, food particles, and any other pollutants stick to the car surface and inside vents and filters. Regular cleaning and car washing are the best ways to retain the shine of its surface.

Arid winds, dry terrains, and high temperatures in UAE are always difficult conditions for your car. But, thankfully, car workshops here are equipped to deal with such challenges.

Auto-Fix is a leading car workshop in Dubai, UAE providing 360-degree care for your vehicle. The special summer packages and regular maintenance packages at Auto Fix ensure that you get more out of your car.

But, if you go the extra mile in being careful and proactive in the maintenance of the vehicle, you can always give more years to your car.