Service Your Car for Summer at Rowe Ford in Westbrook, ME

With warmer weather come summer activities. Along with outdoor adventures, events, and get-togethers around South Portland is summer travel. Many of our customers have told us they have road trip plans, so we wanted to be sure to share some of our top tips for making sure your vehicle is ready for summer travel. Follow this advice to be sure your Ford performs its best.

Check Your Tires

You'll want to visually inspect your tires to be sure they're in good shape. Look for any sidewall bulges or deep cuts. You'll want to check your tread depth by inserting a penny into the grooves with Lincoln's head facing down. If you're able to see Abe's forehead, new tires are in order. Don't forget to check your tire pressure and be sure you have a spare.

Test the Battery

We can quickly and easily test your battery's power before your summer travel. If it's low, you'll want to replace it as a precaution before heading out of the Westbrook area.

Pay Attention to Your Brakes

Listen to your brakes upon application. If you hear any grinding or squealing or if there's little resistance when pressing down on the pedal, schedule a brake inspection.

Top Off Your Fluids

An oil change at recommended intervals is essential to your car's performance. You may also want to have coolant, brake, power steering, and transmission fluid levels checked.

These tips should help to keep your car in tip-top shape to get you through all of your warm-weather activities with ease. You'll feel confident no matter where the summer takes you, whether it's near Scarborough, ME, or across the country. Advanced safety features on most Ford vehicles can also provide great peace of mind. Check our rotating list of available service specials to save you money for even more fun this summer. See our website, call or visit us in Westbrook, ME, to discover more.