{"id":499,"date":"2016-09-26T19:46:14","date_gmt":"2016-09-26T19:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/beachautobrokers\/?p=499"},"modified":"2016-09-26T19:46:14","modified_gmt":"2016-09-26T19:46:14","slug":"autumn-is-officially-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beachautobrokers.com\/blog\/autumn-is-officially-here\/","title":{"rendered":"AUTUMN IS OFFICIALLY HERE"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AUTUMN<\/a><\/p>\n

The lazy days of summer are over\u2026 for many of us, its back to the grind\u2026 and for others it never stopped.\u00a0 The seasons are changing and the temperature is starting to drop.\u00a0 With the crisp Autumn mornings come a good pumpkin spice latte and some fun festive fall decorations!<\/p>\n

While you\u2019re getting ready for the changing seasons, don\u2019t forget that your vehicle needs to make sure it\u2019s ready as well. Different temperatures and weather patterns can affect your vehicle\u2019s abilities, so it\u2019s important that you take this time to get your automobile checked out to ensure it\u2019s safe. When you make a maintenance service appointment, we recommend that you make sure your mechanic checks these items.<\/p>\n

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  1. \u00a0Heaters & Defrosters\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Fall morning frosts can come out of nowhere, so it\u2019s important that you make sure your car\u2019s heaters and defrosters are working. There\u2019s nothing more annoying than being right on schedule to get to work on time, only to go outside and\u00a0see your car\u2019s windshield completely frosted over!<\/li>\n
  2. \u00a0Windshield Wipers<\/strong>\u2013 Check to make sure your vehicle\u2019s windshield wipers are streak and squeak-free now. Typically, drivers discover their wiper blades aren\u2019t good when they really need them in the middle of a thunderstorm \u2013 don\u2019t be one of those drivers.<\/li>\n
  3. \u00a0Tires\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Changing temperatures cause your tire pressure to fluctuate. Any time your tires aren\u2019t properly inflated you are losing fuel efficiency and drivability! Check your tire pressure as well as tire tread. Slippery roads only intensify when the temperatures drop, so good tire tread of at least 3\/32 inches is necessary.<\/li>\n
  4. \u00a0Cooling System<\/strong>\u2013 While it may seem strange to check your cooling system when winter is coming, your cooling system is still very active when the temperatures drop. Especially make sure to have your mechanic look at your radiator, belts and hoses, as cold temperatures can especially affect these parts.<\/li>\n
  5. \u00a0Steering and Suspension<\/strong>\u2013Ask your mechanic look over your steering system, suspension and front-end alignment. We recommend getting this done at least once a year, and before winter sets in is a perfect time.<\/li>\n
  6. \u00a0Oil Change<\/strong>\u2013 most vehicles require an oil change every 3,000-5,000 miles. Since your automobile is already going to be at the shop getting these other fall car maintenance services performed, there\u2019s a good chance it\u2019s due for an oil change as well! Make it easy on yourself and get this completed now as well, rather than having to make a special trip later.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Beach Auto Brokers has been in business since 1985, Driven by excellence and proudly serving the Hampton Roads community for over 30 years. The Beach Auto Brokers full inventory of vehicles is available for you to look at, test drive, and ask questions about.\u00a0 And our knowledgeable staff is ready to help you.\u00a0 And while you\u2019re here, we\u2019ll take a look at your current vehicle and tell you what it\u2019s worth \u2013 on the retail market and the trade-in value.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    The lazy days of summer are over\u2026 for many of us, its back to the grind\u2026 and for others it never stopped.\u00a0 The seasons are changing and the temperature is starting to drop.\u00a0 With the crisp Autumn mornings come a good pumpkin spice latte and some fun festive fall decorations! While you\u2019re getting ready for […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2,4,5],"tags":[10,14,15,43,61,104,112],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n