Spring Car Care Tips for Safe Driving

Now is the ideal time to give your car the TLC it needs to make sure you and your family are safe and comfortable while on the road. The national non-profit Car Care Council is dedicated to spreading the word about spring car care tips every April. Before you know it, you’ll be planning weekend getaways and summer vacations. Here are three tips to get you started.

Check the Tires for Wear

When the weather gets cold, it can leave the rubber used to make your car tires brittle and weakened. Sudden tire loss could cause a total loss of control when driving. Have the tires evaluated once the worst of the winter weather is over so that any of them that are at risk of failure can be replaced promptly.

Evaluate Your Brakes’ Effectiveness

You count on your brakes to perform well at a moment’s notice. Seasonal checks are a great way to identify problems before they can affect your ability to stop your vehicle. The snow, ice and low temperatures your brake system is exposed to during winter may cause problems with the brake lines, rotors and other components that are diagnosable only by an auto technician.

Inspect Your Windshield Wipers

A long winter means your windshield wipers regularly fight rain, snow and road spray tainted with rock salt, motor oil and other kinds of run-off. The result is that the rubber on your windshield wipers may be deteriorating or damaged come spring. Replace them seasonally to make sure they stay intact for the most reliable performance in keeping your windshield clear.

Need Help with Spring Car Care in the Birch Bay Area?

Trottner’s Auto Repair Service is your trusted team of ASE-certified automotive professionals ready to help with spring car care. Our automotive maintenance and repair work includes engine, heating and cooling, electrical, brakes and other essential automotive systems. We’ve earned our reputation through years of hard work, dedication to our customers and a passion for cars. If your vehicle needs expert attention, contact us today for a convenient service appointment.

Local Spring Car Care Experts for Birch Bay Drivers

Serving Whatcom County, including Bellingham, Fairhaven, Sudden Valley, Lake Samish, Ferndale, Alger, Acme, Deming & Sedro-Woolley

Posted on April 28, 2022 | Published by Ignite Local | Related Local Business

Trottners Auto Repair Service Inc.

Based on 54 Google reviews

G W

2022-06-13

Super fast and friendly great place they fit my truck in replace treplace the power steering pump an alternator got it done and less than a 1/2 A day.

Delia Daigrepont

2022-04-15

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Terry Stanley

2022-02-22

Trottner's may not be the cheapest shop in town but I don't mind paying a little extra for quality work, great service and pleasant people to work with. I also like that this is a family owned business and has been around a long time.

Ted Weatherly

2022-02-09

Great people. Family business

Patty Clarenbach

2021-11-11

Great service, honest, reliable. They always treat me right. I'll never go to another mechanic.

Mike Gadman

2021-10-14

Very good people.

Alina Cibicki

2021-08-20

Our 07 Hyundai broke down on the side of I5 at 1pm on a Friday (FANTASTIC timing). We are from the other side of the mountain and needed to get home. Trottners was one of the few mechanics who would even see us same day. We arrived via tow truck at 2:30pm and were back on the road by 4pm. Our mechanic took the time to show us what was wrong, the owner was friendly and chatted with us, and his daughter communicated with us in a timely manner. They also have a great shop dog, Stetson, who let me give him all the cuddles. Give this shop a 10/10, so professionalism, good work, and being simply all around good people. The world needs more of people like them!

Paul Mart

2021-08-08

They take excellent care of both our cars.