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The Fourth of July is a time for summertime fun, glittering fireworks, and celebrating with friends and family.  For some families, coming together means traveling a considerable distance to celebrate with the ones they love.  If you're making the drive this Fourth of July, make sure your vehicle is up for the challenge.  The only thing worse than rain on the Fourth of July would be not getting to the party.  Here are a few ways to make sure your vehicle doesn't put a damper on your Independence Day celebrations:

Get an OIl Change

Although it might seem like a no-brainer, getting regular oil changes can easily slip your mind during all the holiday excitement.  Getting regular oil changes is a small investment that can save you a great deal of money and time.  It extends the life of your engine, protecting the critical components and helping to prevent the most common causes of breakdowns.   A trip to the shop can also help your wallet at the pump; new oil improves lubrication, which reduces friction that can have a negative impact on your engine. 

Have Your A/C Checked

Hot summers can make for miserably long rides in the car if the air conditioning isn't working properly.  Ensure that the drive is comfortable for you and your family by having your heating and air conditioning system maintained.  This would include a thorough inspection and system testing to make sure your holiday trips are fun for everyone.  

Check Your Brakes

The Fourth of July makes for some of the busiest roads of the year.  With everyone excited to get to their festivities, sometimes accidents happen.  One way to help prevent accidents is having reliable brakes in great shape.  A brake service check-up will give you the confidence of knowing that your vehicle will stop when the time comes.  

Change Your Wiper Blades

Although everyone hopes for bright, sunny skies for Fourth of July fireworks, sometimes life happens.  If you encounter inclement weather on your trip, you need to be sure that you will be able to navigate with a clear windshield.  Having clear sight of the road is the key to safety, and a small investment and only a couple of minutes can make all the difference when bad weather hits.

The Fourth of July can be a hectic time, and it's important that travel safety isn't forgotten in all the excitement.  Bring your vehicle to the shop and let our technicians give you peace of mind this holiday season.