Though it is just July, weather changes quickly in Calgary and fall will soon be here. Transitioning your car for the next season is important for your Subaru and soon it will be time to get road-ready for the upcoming season. Costly future damage can be avoidable by visiting your Subaru Calgary service shop, Lakeview Automotive. Read below for seven simple tips for getting your ready for the upcoming season.

Check Your Brakes

Checking your brakes is never a bad idea, and as we go from summer road trips and fall back into an autumn routine, be sure to get your brakes inspected because it won’t be long before roads are icy on Calgary streets. Maybe you didn’t do a check up from last winter and coming off a season of snow-packed and icy roads leads to lots of salt build-up. Salt can wreak havoc on your brakes that can result in corrosion. Ensure you have responsive brakes ready for winter to avoid any future potential costly expenses.

Ensure Your Wiper Blades are in Good Condition

Your wiper blades are exposed to many elements, including ice, snow, hail and freezing rain. These conditions are harsh and lead to wiper blade wear and tear. Avoid getting caught without properly functioning wipers.

Check Your Car Alignment

In any abrasive winter like the last one we had, you will notice Calgary’s city crews use lots of salt, sand, and rocks to de-ice the roads, resulting in tire wear and tear. Consider taking your Subaru for an alignment check by a certified mechanic in Calgary, and come to us at Lakeview Automotive for all your Subaru needs. We will observe and correct any alignment issues and get your car back out on the road right away, safely.

Check Your Tires

Winter tires are essential for harsh winter conditions. Summer tires are equally as important for hitting the hot pavement. Be sure to change your tires seasonally when it is best to do so, and also keep an eye on the health of your tires with each seasonal transition. If you need your tires checked, come to us at Lakeview Automotive for all your tire maintenance needs.

Check and Replace the Cabin Air Filter

Your cabin air filter becomes clogged with dirt and debris affecting the efficiency of your car's HVAC system. Replace your cabin filter regularly, and be sure to have it checked with every oil change. Each season brings with it its own set of air pollutants, so you will want to make sure you are breathing fresh clean air in your Subaru’s interior.

Wash Your Car

Your car is repeatedly exposed to salt during the winter causing rust build-up and in the summer, it gets muddy from rain and all the bugs. Having your car waxed at the end of summer as you go into fall and winter is a good idea to provide a seal of protection on your Subaru’s exterior.  

Check Your Fluids

Getting your coolant checked regularly will help ensure your Subaru’s engine stays cool at all times. Coolant is the key fluid responsible to prevent your car from overheating, but it also prevents rust and corrosion of metals.

Your Subaru is important to you and as Calgary’s preferred Subaru Dealer-Alternative, it is also important to us. Our team of experts is here to serve you and get your Subaru ready for each and every season. We want you to have a safe and seamless seasonal transition. Contact us at Lakeview Automotive, Calgary’s preferred Subaru Service provider today at (403) 24-1575 or online for all your Subaru needs.