Pep Boys Offers Easy Preventive Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Car in Top Shape for Thanksgiving Travel
November 26 2008 - 3:46PM
Business Wire
The Pep Boys � Manny, Moe & Jack (NYSE:PBY), the nation�s
leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, offers
drivers simple tips to get their vehicles ready for holiday road
trips and travel. According to the American Automobile Association
(AAA), with today�s national average price of gas being $2.09,
approximately 41 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more
from home this Thanksgiving holiday weekend �As many people will be
traveling by car this holiday, Pep Boys recommends that motorists
prep their vehicles before heading out on the road,� said Assistant
Vice President of Service Operations Greg Russ. �Whether you are
heading to a family get together many miles away or down the road
to the Black Friday sales, it�s important to take a few simple
measures � like checking your tire pressure and oil � before
leaving to prevent breakdowns and other car trouble.� Don�t hit the
road without ensuring that your car is as ready for the holiday as
you are. Here are five easy preventive maintenance steps to take
before traveling this Thanksgiving: Make sure your tires are
properly inflated. Underinflation can lead to tire failure. It
results in unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear and possible
loss of vehicle control or accidents. A tire can lose up to half of
its air pressure and still not appear to be flat. The best way to
check tire pressure is with a properly working analog or digital
tire gauge, available at Pep Boys. Check your vehicle�s door
placard or owner�s manual for the correct pressure. One of the most
immediately noticeable benefits of having your tires properly
inflated is increased fuel efficiency. Most savvy Black Friday
shoppers will appreciate the savings. Make sure your spare tire is
inflated and you have a jack. With a busy holiday weekend on the
agenda, no one has time for a breakdown. But, just in case, be
prepared with an inflated spare and a tire jack. Too often, drivers
do not think about having these useful tools until it is time to
use them. Do not wait until it is too late. Check your lights and
wipers: Across the nation, daylight hours are shorter during
winter, making it more important that headlights, turn signals and
brake lights are in proper working condition. Check all of your
bulbs for any visible damage or broken filaments. Also make sure
that your wipers performing as they should and are not making
streaks on your windshield; you�ll are prepared for any
less-than-perfect weather you may encounter. Have your car battery
tested. If your battery is more than two years old, you may want
have it tested. Pep Boys offers free battery testing. The terminals
and the charging and starting systems should also be inspected,
cleaned and deemed corrosion-free. Rear window defoggers, lights
and plug-in travel accessories and electronics put a drain on your
charging and starting systems, particularly during winter, so it�s
important to ensure your battery is up to performing as you get set
to hit the road. Check and top off all fluids. Do not wait until
you get low on or run out of windshield fluid, engine oil, coolant
or transmission fluid before you fill them to the manufacturer�s
recommended levels. Fluids are critical to a vehicle�s operation
and performance, especially when you may have to travel long
distances for the holidays. Also, store an emergency kit in your
car. As you may be traveling after the sun goes down or before the
sun comes up this holiday weekend, be prepared for any unexpected
emergencies with flares, reflectors, jumper cables, flashlights,
blankets, water and high-energy snacks. Many of the products and
services mentioned above are available at your local Pep Boys, and
may be discounted during our 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. Black Friday
doorbuster sale. About Pep Boys Pep Boys has over 560 retail stores
and approximately 6,000 service bays in 35 states and Puerto Rico.
Along with its full-service vehicle maintenance and repair
capabilities, the Company also serves the commercial auto parts
delivery market and is one of the leading sellers of replacement
tires in the United States. Customers can find the nearest location
by calling 1-800 -PEP-BOYS or by visiting www.pepboys.com.
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