Des Moines Auto Repair

April is known as National Car Care Month. And, with good reason. Winter wreaks havoc on cars and after the winter thaw, it becomes necessary to perform an annual spring maintenance check and inspection on your vehicle. This is to ensure that all aspects of your motor vehicle are performing at an optimal level. Small hidden problems can thus be identified and addressed before these problems become serious. Here are seven checklist items for your annual spring maintenance check and inspection: Test and Replace Your Car Battery The car's battery and the electrical system work harder during winter, and thus, it becomes necessary to check and replace the battery during spring. Check Car Tires Changing temperatures could result in uneven air pressure. This in turn causes uneven wear on the tires. Apart from tire pressure, tire treads should also be inspected to ensure that there is sufficient tread left. Place a penny in the groove of the tread. If t ... read more