We all have things that we love doing in the fall in the Gulf Breeze area: visiting the farmer’s market, taking a hayride in a pumpkin patch, or going trick-or-treating with friends. It’s a time to enjoy family traditions and spend time with the ones we love. Well, we here at Gulf Breeze Automotive would like to propose another fun fall tradition to add to your calendar: caring for your car! Each year in October, we celebrate National Car Care Month, a time for car owners to check in with their vehicles and make sure that they are ready for the winter months ahead. It’s a great habit that will help your car run at its optimal level, and it will keep you safe while driving too! Want to know some key parts you should be checking? Read on!
Replacing Your Battery
If you’ve ever had a dead battery, then you know that with no battery, you’re stuck! In colder temperatures, our car batteries are weaker, making it more difficult to start our cars than when they are warm. Weaker batteries will give out quickly in the winter. If you are questioning the age of your battery or if it is 3+ years old, you should consider replacing it soon.
Getting New Wiper Blades
Have you ever been stuck in torrential rains with barely functioning windshield wipers? Visibility is strained when your wipers are barely moving water off the glass! If seeing the road is difficult because your wipers aren’t doing their job, let Gulf Breeze Automotive get you some new ones!
Insuring Your Brakes are Working Properly
When fall rain is making the road wet and slippery, properly functioning brakes are the key to a safe driving experience. Without them, it is easy to lose control, run off the road, or hit another car. Have your brakes been squealing lately? This sound enables you to know that the pads are in need of replacement. Is there a feeling or noise of grinding as you come to a stop? You might have worn your pads down to the rotors, in which case you need to address the issue quickly. Stopping on wet roads can already be tricky, and you don’t want an impaired braking system to be the cause of an accident!
Are you looking to add October Car Care to your family’s fall traditions? Gulf Breeze Automotive is here to help you care for your car! If you have questions about what else you can do to address your car’s maintenance needs, or if you want to make an appointment, call us at 850-733-4028