With the return of longer days and warmer temperatures, it’s all the more tempting to hit the road in search of adventure. Prior to your departure, you’ll want to be sure your vehicle can be trusted to perform reliably and safely. At Freeport Automotive, our local mechanics can conduct auto maintenance in Sacramento to get your car ready for the long road ahead.

Road Trip Auto Maintenance 

During your voyage, safety is a top priority. An important pre-departure safety task is brake service. As part of brake service, we’ll thoroughly inspect your braking system to make sure it isn’t harboring any safety issues. And we’ll replace pads and lubricate parts as necessary. Another important safety task is to get your battery checked. This will help to ensure that you’re not driving with a battery that is likely to die, potentially leaving you stranded in some remote area. Also, you should make sure your tires are inflated to their specified psi. If your tires are insufficiently inflated, then they’re more susceptible to blowing out, which could result in a major accident.

You should also get maintenance done to ensure your vehicle is able to keep the heat in check. During AC service, we’ll inspect your AC system and make sure that all of its components are working properly and are ready to keep you cool when outside temperatures start to sizzle. You should also get cooling system service if your car is due. Coolant generally is supposed to be exchanged at intervals of 30,000 miles. When driving in hot weather, there’s a greater risk of overheating, making it highly important that you’re driving with the correct amount of clean coolant, and that all of your car’s cooling system parts are functioning strongly.

Auto Maintenance in Sacramento, CA

If you need auto maintenance in Sacramento and the surrounding area, contact Freeport Automotive at (916) 389-2405. At our local auto shop, we can expertly complete any type of repair or maintenance that your vehicle needs. Feel free to give us a call today to make an appointment!