Prepare your car for football with tailgating auto service
Who’s excited for football season? With it comes the opportunity for tailgating, which can be even more fun than the big game itself in some instances. However, tailgating requires making sure that your ride is ready for the job, and Toyota of N Charlotte is here to help. We have some simple tailgating auto service tips to help prep your car for the job at hand and ensure you have a blast before kickoff!
Which elements of auto service should you focus on for tailgating?
There are a few main elements of auto service you’ll want to focus on when prepping your car for tailgating – here’s what our Charlotte Toyota service techs recommend you have checked:
- Tires
- Brakes
- Oil
- Battery
- Towing components
Let’s look at each a little more in depth!
Have our Charlotte car maintenance techs inspect your car from bumper to bumper
Tires
You’ll want to schedule Charlotte tire service before you head out to tailgating, especially if you’re going to an away game. Your tires need to be inflated enough to grip the road and also provide you with the proper fuel efficiency, and they also need to be inspected for wear and tear so you don’t have a blowout. This is also especially important if you’re going to be towing anything!
Brakes
Having full stopping power on your side is important, so make sure it’s within your reach by schedule car service in Charlotte for your brakes. Traffic is often worse on game day, especially around the stadium, so you’ll need to be able to come to quick stops safely. Brakes are also important to inspect before you tow anything, as you’ll be pulling a lot more weight than usual. Have our Charlotte car maintenance techs check your brake system out!
Battery
A lot of people put their car battery through its paces when tailgating in order to play music and use the air conditioning in hot weather. That’s no big deal, but if your battery isn’t in tip-top shape it could be! You’ll want to have our Charlotte car care techs check your battery’s voltage to ensure it’s up for the job, and also do a visual inspection for any swelling, leaking, or corrosion that can be problematic.
Oil
Oil keeps your car’s engine cool and lubricated to prevent overheating, so it’s a pretty essential part of your drive time, especially if you’re driving at high speeds or pulling heavy loads. Our Toyota of N Charlotte Service Center recommends an oil change before you head out to the big game to ensure your oil is clean and full.
You might also want to schedule towing service – during this type of auto service, our techs will also inspect your chassis, wiring harness and taillights, and your tow hitch receiver to ensure you’re good to go.
Ready to hit the highway and cheer on your favorite teams? Call us today to schedule your Charlotte Toyota service at (888) 378-1214. We’re ready and waiting for you!
