Posted May 20, 2013 by Ali's Woodinville
Summer is almost here, and we’ve been flirting with warm, sunny weather all spring, which is great. When the nice days really start to string together, you’ll want to make sure your car won’t slow you down. That’s why May and early June are a great time to get your car looked at. You stand to save a bit of money on fuel if your car is running properly, not to mention avoiding getting stuck by the side of the road in the hot sun on a long road trip.
Many drivers simply don’t have an auto repair shop they trust. That makes it easier to put off factory recommended service every 30,000 miles, along with oil changes, brake checks and the rest. Shops like ours at Ali’s Woodinville Auto Repair want to show folks that proper maintenance saves money. We might see each other a little more often, but it can save you a ton of money compared with the big repairs.
As summer approaches, we’d urge you to bring your car in and see why we’ve been offering Woodinville drivers auto repair that makes sense. We’ll look your car over and make sure it’s caught up on all its service and giving you the best fuel efficiency, right down to the air in your tires.
Why a Tune-Up Matters Before Summer
The main idea is that we want to keep your car efficient, and with long summer drives ahead, now is as good a time as any to get caught up. Your engine makes power by burning clean fuel and air in the cylinders, with the spark plugs lighting each charge. When the air filter, fuel filter or fuel injectors get clogged, or the spark plugs wear out, the engine loses power and burns more gas. That’s why a good mechanic checks your filters whenever the car is in for service, and why it pays to replace parts like the fuel filter, PCV valve and spark plugs on the schedule your manufacturer recommends.
In short, a tune-up and regular maintenance keep your car reliable, running strong and getting the gas mileage it should. And you’ll head out on that long-awaited family vacation knowing the car is ready when you are.
Before the heat arrives is also the time to make sure your air conditioning is blowing cold and your coolant is fresh. A weak A/C is a lot easier to deal with before the first hot week than during it.
Ready for the Road Ahead
It’s true. We want to get our Kenmore customers in good shape for the road ahead. We want our Bothell customers to know they can trust us. And we want folks looking for a good Woodinville mechanic to know we’ll do everything, right down to the air in your tires and the condition of your windshield wipers, to show you we’re looking out for you and your car.
Happy summer driving, and come see us soon.
Call 425-420-1630 or request an appointment for your summer tune-up.
