How to Get a High Rate of Return on Your Car Care Investment
To Do:
Read your vehicle's owner's manual or bring it to Glenwood Auto Service for us to review.
Familiarize yourself with the manufacturer's recommendations for SEVERE conditions which are in most cases not normal.
- Towing a trailer.
- Driving on rough, muddy roads.
- Driving in extreme hot or cold weather.
- Frequently stopping and going.
- Making short trips repeatedly
Keep records of all your services. They act as a "pedigree" for your vehicle when you sell it.
Request Your Service Record
Have annual inspections performed.
Periodic inspections can pay big dividends not only in money, but also in extending the life of your vehicle and increasing resale value. Small problems usually get bigger (tow bill, days without car, expensive repairs) if they are not corrected.
Perform quick visual inspections
- Visually inspect all fluid levels (brake fluid, oil level, power steering, transmission fluid, battery fluid.
- Measure tire inflation.
- Inspect the air filter each month.
- Visually inspect belts and hoses once a month for wear or cracks (hoses usually crack from the inside out and, therefore deterioration is sometimes difficult to detect.)
- Inspect battery cables and posts for corrosion.
Have routine maintenance performed.
Suggested Maintenance Schedule |
