Taking care of your Volkswagen is important, especially during the winter months! Now it’s not that many of us don’t want to take care of our cars, in fact, we love our cars but we just might not know what needs to be done to keep it running in tip-top shape. Well, then it’s your lucky day because in this week’s blog I’m going to help you learn how to keep your vehicle in great shape! The best part? It’s all things you can do yourself or with the help from our service department if you need it! Take a look below and check out our 12 car care tips to keeping your ride ready for the year ahead!

• Inspect your vehicle on the daily. A simple glance over of your vehicle can help you prevent major breakdowns or other potential hazards when you’re on the road.
• Learn the difference of your warning lights and what they mean. Check your owner’s manual for the answers!
• Check tire tread and depth, rotate them as needed. This will make winter travels safer and you’ll get better gas mileage.
• Keep track of ALL fluid levels and fill them as needed.
• Got filters? Replace them or clean them out – no one likes a dirty filter!
• Try detailing your ride but be sure to use superior supplies. Best supplies = better results.
• Have your battery tested by a professional. Check connections, terminals, and show them some TLC by riding them of any corrosion that’s present.
• Replace your wipers as needed. You like to see when driving, right? Spend the money on good wipers and enhance your safety on the road.
• Proper octane rating = better gas mileage. Stick to the octane level that is recommended by your car manufacturer.
• Replace those spark plugs. If your vehicle has a difficult time starting, especially in chilly temperatures, try replacing spark plugs.
• Have your vehicle aligned! This is worth the money to ensure your vehicle is driving straight.
• Clean your vehicle! A clean car is a happy car, and that means a happy driver!