Common Autumn Car Repairs

As we transition into fall and the weather is getting colder, it is important to take care of your car. You do not want to find yourself with a dead battery or engine problems on a cold October night with help a while away. The best thing you can do for your car is to stay up to date on the maintenance schedule in your vehicle’s owner’s manual in order to avoid any unexpected issues. If you are falling behind on the schedule, worry not. Wrench is here to give you tips on how to service your car in the best way possible given the time of year. If you sense that anything is off with your car, schedule an appointment with a Wrench mobile technician today and avoid that cold October night. Listed below are the most common autumn car repairs so that you know what to look for.

• Make sure your heating and defrosting system is working properly. This will be helpful both for warming you up on a cold day as well as defrosting the windshield in the morning as you rush out the door to get to work.
• Replace your windshield wipers. The last thing you need is to get caught in a rail or snow storm with old wipers that hinder your visibility. This is a cheap and easy repair and could be critical to your safety. Make sure to check your wiper fluid while you are at it, because you’ll want to be able to clean your windshields whenever necessary as well.
• Check your tires. Make sure that your tire pressure matches the levels indicated on the car door or in the owner’s manual, because under-inflated tires can affect your fuel efficiency and control. It is also extremely important to check your tire treads for wear and tear. Right now is a perfect time for new tires if they are necessary because you want them to be in the best possible condition as we approach the colder months. This is one of the best things you can do before it gets too cold and you find yourself in a compromising position.
• Get your steering system checked. Have your Wrench mobile technician check your steering system for alignment and functionality. This should be done once a year and there is no better time than before winter sets in.
• Oil change. Sticking to your vehicle’s oil change schedule is critical because having bad oil in your vehicle can be extremely damaging to your engine. This easy repair could be what prevents your engine from dying in the dead of winter.
• Inspect all lights. As it is starting to get dark out sooner (sadly), it is crucial that none of your headlights and tail lights are out. Having a burnt out light is not only dangerous but illegal and could put you and the other drivers on the road in danger.
• Put together an emergency kit. In the event that you do find yourself stuck on the side of the road on a cold October night, it is best to be prepared. Stock your car with a blanket, flashlight, tire chains, and snacks, to name a few things, so you can sit tight in comfort for a while if you have to.
• Top off all fluids. Refilling your wiper fluid is not the only fluid that matters. Check transmission fluids, engine coolant, and any other fluids that could be integral to the functionality of your vehicle.

Car repairs can be overwhelming, but not if you are prepared! Use our Wrench tips to get ahead on your maintenance schedule and keep your car running smoothly for the entirety of the fall. And remember, if you are unsure how much you are going to be shelling out, get a free quote from Wrench today! If you have any other questions about our services or using Wrench during a global pandemic, feel free to talk to our customer service team through email, at hello@wrench.com, or by phone, at 844-997-3624.