Owning a car is convenient, exciting, and fun, but it’s also a significant responsibility. In order to maintain the quality of your car for years to come, you need to service your vehicle on a routine basis. Here are some examples of common yearly seasonal service issues that you may need in order to care for your car.

The spring brings warm weather, but it also brings the potential for torrential rains. Before storm season starts you want to check your tires and replace or repair them as needed. You also want to balance or rotate your tires to keep the alignment correct. Spring is also a good time to get your filters cleaned or replaced. This includes your fuel filter and cabin air filter.

After spring comes summer. The hot summer heat can take a toll on your vehicle. Before summer comes around, you want to have your battery inspected to be sure it can handle the heat. You also want to be sure your air conditioner is working right so you’re comfortable during your drive.

Up next is fall. Fall is right around the corner, is your car ready? When fall approaches, you want to make sure your car’s brakes, tires, and wheels are functioning up to par. You also need to make sure the headlights are working correctly. Fall days are shorter, meaning you will need to turn on your headlights earlier in the day. You want to be sure you can see and be seen when the nights become longer.

Lastly, winter requires car owners to make sure their vehicles are able to handle cold weather. You should receive a multi-point inspection at least once a year to be sure your entire vehicle is running up to par. Winter is a great time to get this inspection done. You can also get a tune-up done in the winter if your vehicle needs it.

Fall is almost here, do you need to service your car? To receive seasonal service on your vehicle, visit Scotti’s Auto Sales. You can call us at 941-924-5885 to schedule an appointment. We are located at 2811 Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota, and we hope to see you here soon.