Get Your Vehicle Road-Ready Just in Time for Memorial Day
May 23 2011 - 4:05PM
Business Wire
With summer driving season quickly approaching and the Memorial
Day holiday just around the corner, millions of motorists are
preparing to take to the roads for weekend getaways. To ensure that
drivers stay safe and prevent any roadside mishaps, The Pep Boys —
Manny, Moe & Jack (NYSE: “PBY”) – the nation's leading
automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, recommends the
following tips on how to prepare your vehicle for Memorial Day
travel and stay on top of seasonal maintenance.
Pep Boys can help you make your car ready
for Summer. (Photo: Pep Boys)
If you’re planning on being one of the many motorists traveling
this Memorial Day holiday, or if you just want to prepare your
vehicle for upcoming travel or daily driving, be sure to stay on
top of these maintenance services.
Some key components to inspect before
hitting the road:
- Tire Pressure and Tire
Safety:Check tire pressure. Make sure the pressure is set at
the manufacturer’s specification – which is typically found on the
placard along the door jamb. The correct tire pressure also
maximizes fuel mileage. Also, make sure your tires are in good
condition by checking to see that there is no abnormal wear and
belts aren’t protruding. Lastly, check the tread depth. A trick:
use a penny to check tread depth – If Lincoln's head is completely
visible it's time to consider replacing the tires.
- Fluids:Check and top-off all of
your fluids. This is also a good time to consider having your oil
filter changed if you are close to your maintenance interval.
- Lights and Wipers:Check your
lights and wipers. Be sure all your bulbs are working and make sure
the wipers clear in two cycles.
- Battery and Brakes:It’s a good
idea to have your battery and brakes checked before a road trip.
You do not want any surprises while traveling.
- Consider a Roadside Safety
Kit:Lastly, consider a roadside safety kit for the trunk. Your
best bet is to get one that includes flares or highway reflectors
as well as a flashlight, blanket and a screwdriver -- just in case
you do have a problem on the road.
If you are unsure how to check any of these areas of your car,
Pep Boys or an auto shop can help perform a safety check before you
hit the road.
“Pep Boys recommends that drivers take preventive measures to
ensure their vehicle’s primary components, including lights, tires,
fluids and brakes, are able to perform optimally before traveling,”
says Bill Shull, executive vice president of stores at Pep Boys.
“Our ASE certified, automotive experts can address and fix any of
your vehicle’s potential problems, as well as offer great advice
and product deals for any do-it-yourselfer, so you can do the job
right and get on the road this summer.”
About Pep Boys
Pep Boys has approximately 7,000 service bays within over 700
locations in 35 states and Puerto Rico. Along with its vehicle
repair and maintenance 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
http://www.pepboys.com.
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