Getting Your Child's Car Ready for Back to School
ABC Smog & Auto Repair- Getting Your Child’s Car Ready for Back to School
September symbolizes that back to school is right around the corner; can you believe it? Many schools and universities are awaiting the arrival of the back-to-school season, and the team at ABC Smog And Auto Repair wants to ensure your child’s car is fully prepared for the fall season. Whether your kiddo is starting high school and this will be their first year driving, or they are taking a vehicle far away to a college campus, we want to make sure that you, as parents, prepare their vehicle for whatever adventures lie ahead.
ABC Smog & Auto Repair present – Getting your child’s car ready for back to school.
Preventive Maintenance Inspection:
Make sure to schedule a car inspection before your child leaves the safety of your home. Having a trusted auto shop like ABC Smog and Auto Repair do a full check on the vehicle ensures that all functions are working correctly & reduces the chance of your child calling you in panic with the words “something is wrong with my car.” With a Preventive Maintenance Inspection, all things, large and small, are given a complete check-up. For example, the headlights are in working order, and the windshield wiper fluid is full, the turn signals work, the coolant is clean, the oil level is stable & the tires and the spare is appropriately inflated. This simple appointment will help ensure a safe trip for your new college student.
Emergency Kit: Everyone should have an emergency kit in their trunk; this is crucial because you never know when that emergency can occur. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 6,000,000 reported vehicle accidents each year in the United States. A flat tire or running out of gas can often leave someone stranded with no one around; having a vehicle emergency kit to rely on is essential. Items like a Flashlight or Headlamp, Batteries For Flashlight, Reflective Triangle & Road Flares are commonly thought of when packing an emergency kit. But it’s also essential to have non-perishable food such as granola bars & peanut butter in case one is stranded overnight. A blanket or even a tiny sleeping bag if you live in colder areas can make all the difference.
Below are a couple of different website emergency kit lists for convenience
AAA – consider purchasing roadside assistance for your college-bound student.
Document Check
Creating a folder with all the vehicle paperwork (registration, insurance, driver’s license, roadside assistance) is a great way to ensure your driver is well prepared in the case of a pull-over or any other situation. A current auto insurance card is easily missed, so double-check that it is in the vehicle before sending your kiddo off is a great idea.
Spare Tire
Hopefully, the spare tire is something you won’t ever need to use, but it’s still one of the most valuable parts to have ready in a pinch. Perhaps give a tutorial to your driver if they ever need to change their tire in an emergency. But before they leave, make sure the spare is in proper working condition. Check the air pressure, tread, and condition at ABC Smog and Auto Repair to ensure the spare is in good operating condition. Over time, if the spare tire sits, it can develop dry rot, meaning cracks and punctures eat away, compromising the quality of the spare tire.
The ABC Smog & Auto Repair team is committed to providing a stress-free experience to both new and loyal customers. Our shop only uses parts from reputable brands to ensure that your vehicle is always ready to drive. If you have a driver taking a car far away to university or just needing to prepare a car for a new driver, you can trust the ABC Smog and Auto Repair technicians to get it right. Your vehicle’s needs are our top priority. Call us today at (510) 657-8988 to speak to Lucky or Chevy so we can get your car taken care of or schedule an online appointment here. We are located at 40851 Albrae Street, Fremont, California 94538, United States.