Prepare Your Vehicle for Fall

Recommend Car Maintenance Services to Get Your Volkswagen Ready for the Fall

Our certified VW technicians at Riverhead Bay Volkswagen recommend the following services to get your vehicle ready for the fall months. These tips can help keep your VW on the road longer, with improved safety, reliability, and fuel efficiency.

• Complimentary Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection: Come in for our no-cost multi-point inspection, and our certified technicians will perform a detailed examination of your vehicle's critical systems and components. We provide a detailed report outlining problem areas that may require attention.
• Tire Inspection and Maintenance: Having your tires checked for appropriate pressure and tread depth can be imperative to safe driving conditions during the fall. We offer maintenance services, such as tire rotation and balancing.
• Oil Change and Filter Replacement: Come in for your routine oil change, and we can drain the contaminated oil, inspect your oil reservoir, replace the filter, and add an optimal oil for your model.
• Fluid Checks and Exchanges: While you're at it, having your other automotive fluids inspected for deterioration and contaminant build-up is a great idea. This can include the brake fluid, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, coolant, and windshield wiper fluid.
• Windshield Wiper Blade Inspection & Replacement: Ensure clear visibility when driving during the fall with an inspection of your windshield wiper blades. We can replace them for you quickly if they have deteriorated due to age or UV light.
• HVAC System Inspection & Repairs: Make sure your heater works when you need it, as autumn brings with it colder temperatures. We can inspect your HVAC system and perform repairs if necessary.
• Inspection of Belts & Hoses: Often neglected, your belts and hoses are critical to the functionality of your Volkswagen's various systems. If they have been compromised, it can have subsequent effects on the other systems they help control.
• Battery Inspection & Diagnostic Check: Make sure you don't get stuck on the side of the road in the autumn weather. Have your battery and its connections checked to ensure it can power the various electrical components within your VW.
• Brake System Inspection: Have your brakes checked to make sure they can slow down your vehicle within the proper stopping distance. This can be critical to your safety during hazardous weather.