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We all know that we need to make sure our vehicle is ready for driving in the winter, don’t we?

But what about during the summer? Believe it or not, the heat takes its toll on your car, too, so it’s important to keep your car serviced.

Service your vehicle at regular intervals. Doing this can have a large effect on not only performance but resale value also. I kept my last vehicle serviced in acccordance to the manufacturers specifications and when it came to selling it, I got more for it due to its good condition.

Reading your owners manual is also very important as it gives your vital information on the maintenance of your car, like fluid change intervals for instance.

Follow the manufacturer’s recommended service schedules. This could save you a major breakdown.

Have the air conditioning system looked over by a qualified technician. A check up here can save you a huge bill later.

The most common cause of breakdowns in the summer is overheating. To avoid this happening to you, you should ensure that your cooling system is serviced and properly filled.

Have your car’s belts, clamps, and hoses checked by a technician. This only takes a few minutes and is usually inexpensive.

Change your oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles or four times a year.

Fuel and air filters should be regularly changed.

Get plenty of windshield washer solvent - we have a tendency to use a lot of this in the winter, so your fluids may be low.

Rotate your tires at 5000 mile intervals.

Your spare tire must by checked. Ensure it is inflated properly and is in good condition. Also check that you have sufficient tools to change it!

A damaged transmision can be a very expensive repair. Have it serviced regularly to avoid this happening.

Your brakes should be checked at regular intervals and if you notice that they are not working correctly in any way, then you must have them insnpected immediately.

Have your battery checked periodically to see how much life it has left!

Periodically inspect all the vehicle’s lights to ensure that they are functioning properly.

Jumper cables, torch, flares, high visability vests and a first aid kit should all be part of your vehicles tool kit.

There are some easy step that you can take to keep your car running smoothly during the summer.

Periodic checks take minutes, but can be a very important in prolonging the life of your car.