If you’re looking for a Manchester car garage that will help to get your vehicle in the best possible condition for the coming summer then look no further. Here at Pugbitz we might specialise in Peugeots but we bring the same expertise and levels of customer service to every car we deal with.
That means that we’re a Denton car garage where every mechanic is an expert in their field and has hundreds of hours under their belt. It also means that we believe in excellent customer service and in offering genuine new and used parts and accessible advice at the most reasonable prices. Whether you need an MOT, a full service or a quick repair, you won’t find a Manchester car garage that offers a warmer welcome or does a better job.
Now that summer is finally approaching you might be contemplating a long journey to a holiday destination or simply the joy of hitting the open road for the sake of it while the sun is beaming down. Plenty gets written about the checks and tests you have to put your car through in winter, but the same is true when summer arrives. As a Manchester car garage we know full well the particular demands which the warmer weather places on cards, and that’s why we’d recommend the following steps at this time of the year:
Tyres
Your tyres take on a lot during the winter – driving in the wet, icy conditions and on roads even more likely to be marked with potholes due to the bad weather conditions. That means that the start of summer is the ideal time to check for wear and tear. The worst case scenario is that a badly worn tyre could lead to a blowout, but even moderately worn tyres could have an impact on your car’s performance, handling and fuel efficiency.
Clean
You should keep your car pretty clean all the time, of course, but it’s easy to forget during the cold weather and the darker nights. A thorough cleaning will dislodge and remove any grit, dirt or salt which has gathered underneath the car, inside the wheel arches or in any small gaps between panels. Dirt of this kind doesn’t only look unpleasant, it can stop certain parts of the car running as smoothly as they might, and lead to longer term damage to the bodywork.
Brakes
Winter driving is generally slower than in summer due to the conditions, meaning much more use of the brakes. Add the wet and freezing driving conditions to this and you have a recipe for substantial wear and sometimes actual damage to the brake pads. It’s vital therefore, to get your brakes checked properly before setting off on those long summer holiday journeys.
Oil and Coolant
Checking the oil level in your car is something which you should do regularly all-round the year. Making sure that the coolant system is filled to between the minimum and maximum marks is particularly important in summer, as overheating is one of the leading causes of summer breakdowns. For the best levels of performance you should have the concentration of the coolant checked by an expert and, if need be, replaced.
Wiper Blades
With the British summer being what it is, there’s every chance your windscreen wipers will be set to work fairly regularly during the months ahead. The rain, snow and frost of the winter is likely to have worn and damaged your wiper blades, however, you need to have them checked and replaced in order to ensure the best visibility. Even a badly worn wiper may seem to be doing the job in hand, but it will leave marks and streaks which make watching the road ahead more difficult.
If you’re going to be hitting the road this summer then pay a visit to Pugbitz, the Manchester car garage that will get your vehicle in the best possible shape for the long hot days ahead (fingers crossed). We’ll check everything that needs to be checked and if we haven’t got the parts you need ready and waiting on the shelves of our Denton depot we’ll get hold of them for you, and all for the best possible price.
At Pugbitz even though we are not a main dealer we do employ technicians with 130 years cumulative expert main dealer experience. As a family owned company, we always offer our top quality services, as well as over 1500 pre used Peugeot/Citroen parts, far cheaper than Main Dealer prices. So contact us today and we’ll help you to enjoy a summer holiday to remember.