Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home. Your vehicle can also use a little TLC after a long, hard winter. While some of these tasks you can take care of on your own, anything complicated should be performed by a skilled auto repair specialist. 

How Can I Get My Car Ready for Spring?

1. Clean Out the Interior

When the weather finally breaks, take a moment to give your vehicle’s interior a thorough cleaning. Vacuum the seats, floors, and mats, wipe down the dash and steering wheel, and spot-clean any tough stains that have taken hold over the winter months. 

2. Replace Your Wiper Blades

Your windshield wiper blades will also have taken quite a beating during winter. Additionally, you want to ensure that your wipers are function optimally when spring showers arrive. New wipers are inexpensive and easy to install, so there really is no excuse when it comes to replacing them. 

3. Check Your Tires

As the temperature fluctuates, so does your tire pressure. Riding on low tires can reduce traction with the pavement, which is a major issue in rainy spring weather. Check your tire pressure and fill them with air if they’re under the recommended PSI (you can find the correct pressure on the interior of your door jamb). 

5. Change the Air Filter

Your engine needs a good flow of air to operate efficiently. When the air filter is soiled, your engine performance will be negatively impacted. Auto repair specialists recommend changing your air filter once per year or every 12,000 miles, whichever comes first. 

If you need more advanced auto repair services to prepare for spring, Kalispell Alignment & Auto Repair has you covered. With more than 25 years of experience, these mechanics can quickly diagnose vehicle trouble and offer a solution to fix the issue. Additionally, all parts and services are backed by a 24-month/24,000-mile guarantee courtesy of NAPA. Schedule service in Kalispell, MT, by calling (406) 755-0234 or visit the website for more information.