Are you whipping up some scary-good fun for Halloween? The big night is just a few weeks away, which means it’s time to get costumes handled, candy bought for the trick-or-treaters, and your party plans solidified. However, it’s important not to forget about your car in all the Halloween hustle and bustle! Whether you’re hitting a trunk-or-treat or heading out to a spookily stylish party, you need to ensure your ride is ready. Toyota of N Charlotte’s auto service center is here to help!
What auto service should you consider before visiting your favorite haunts?
There are a few main elements you should think about when ensuring your car is ready for Halloween, including:
- Headlights
- Wipers
- Brakes
- Tires
We’re taking an in-depth look at each with our Charlotte auto service techs to give you the devilish details as to why it’s so important to keep your car up to date on each!
Headlights: You want top-notch visibility on Halloween, as many of the frightful festivities take place after the sun has set. Most trick-or-treaters are out between 5:30 and 9:30 pm, and there are partygoers out all night! Make sure your headlight bulbs are in good shape and shining brightly, and that you’re not due for headlight restoration auto service in Charlotte. This will allow you to maximize your visibility on even the darkest and spookiest of nights!
Wipers: We really hope that the night is rain-free (no one likes trick-or-treating under an umbrella), but in the case that we do see showers or storms you’ll want to make sure your windshield wipers are doing their job. This means that with every swipe, they’re clearing your windshield effectively, rather than smearing water around or leaving long streaks on the glass. Our Charlotte Toyota service techs can check the rubber for you and replace them with affordable wipers from our parts department if you’d like!
Toyota of N Charlotte can get your car into scary-good shape
Brakes: Remember how we talked about more foot traffic? This is especially true if you’re going to be in urban or suburban areas, and not everyone is going to follow the rules of the road or pedestrian safety rules. You need to be able to bring your car to a quick stop in case a trick-or-treater crosses your path, or a party-goer decides to jaywalk to the next spooky celebration. That’s why scheduling Charlotte brake service is always a good idea before you hit the road on All Hallow’s Eve!
Tires: Your tires work hand-in-hand with your brakes to bring your car to a quick and safe stop, which means they need to have top traction and grip (or else you’ll just slide when you hit the brakes). Let our trained Toyota service techs at Toyota of N Charlotte check your tires for wear and tear, traction, tread depth, inflation, and any damage before you head out for an eerie evening!
Ready to get spookily good savings on your auto maintenance? Call Toyota of N Charlotte today at (888) 378-1214 to schedule your appointment, and happy haunting!
