Seasonal Information

Make Sure Your Car is Ready for Spring

Spring is a welcome relief after winter's freezing temperatures and difficult driving conditions. As the weather warms up and the forecast trades snow for rain, it's also a great time to bring your vehicle in for a spring checkup. During the winter months, your battery undergoes strain, the air pressure in your tires decreases, and your motor oil picks up acidic components from bring cold and damp air.

At RCL Automotive Tire Discounter Group, we check these parts and more during your vehicle's spring checkup to ensure your car is ready for the season.

Learn more about spring checkups and what happens as your vehicle comes out of winter in the video below:

What Services are Performed During a Spring Check?

Here are the services we perform:

Starting & Charging System Check: Winter causes stain on your battery, so our service technicians inspect your starting and charging system to make sure it's still working at full power as you enter spring. This system needs to have enough power to run your lights, air conditioning, and wipers while still charging your battery.
Tire Check: Your tires need enough tread to clear water from spring showers. They also need to be at the correct pressure level to handle properly and avoid straining other parts of your vehicle. If you don't have tires suited for the season, ask about our selection.
Wiper Blade Check: With rain on the radar, you need reliable wiper blades that clear your windshield and don't leave messy streaks. We'll inspect your wiper blades to ensure they work as intended, so you can keep your field of vision clear at night and during heavy downpours.
A/C Inspection: As temperatures rise, you don't want to get caught in a hot car without air conditioning. We'll inspect your vehicle's A/C system to ensure it's working properly. If needed, we can perform a refrigerant recharge.
Engine Coolant & Fluid Check: Our technicians will also make sure your engine coolant is ready to prevent your vehicle from getting too hot.
Light Check: You don't want dim lights at night. Our service technicians will check your headlights and other automotive lights for proper operation. You need to see other motorists and pedestrians ahead of time, and you need them to notice you, too.
Brake Inspection: We'll check your brakes to ensure everything works properly, so you can continue to stop safely.