Maintenance and Tire Change: What Needs to Be Done!

Autumn knocks on our doors as every year. The period is favorable to car care for the winter season and the change of your tires.

What Is Fall Maintenance?

Anti-Rust Treatment

From the outset, the fall season is right for the anti-rust treatment on your vehicle. If you intend to keep your car, SUV or truck for a long time, it may be useful to take care of the body and paint.

Bearing this in mind, an anti-rust treatment could be effective. But be careful, it would be wise to entrust this task to experts, because there are superficial treatments that will not give the expected results.

Vehicle Inspection

As winter approaches, a complete maintenance of your Honda, CR-V or HR-V SUV for example becomes a must. To avoid inconvenience while travelling, a proper inspection by the Honda service team will allow you to check several elements on your vehicle:

• Oil change
• Fluid check
• Battery status
• Strap
• Vehicle electrical systems
• Alternator
• Block heater
• And more

This complete inspection will diagnose your Honda vehicle. If necessary, the technician will perform the work on site, replace defective parts with Honda parts and ensure you get through the winter season without major glitches.

Brake Inspection

On site, it is also advisable to focus on the brakes of your vehicle. During the winter, they will be greatly solicited. In order to save money in the long run, why not ask your dealer to conduct a rigorous inspection of your brakes and the braking system more generally.

In addition, autumn is a great season to disassemble, clean and lubricate your brakes. If there are additional costs associated with it, they will surely be less expensive than if you wait too long to do this type of work.

Talk to your technician once you’re on site.

A Household in the Passenger Compartment

During the summer, equipment may still be in the vehicle that will not be used for the winter. Take the time to tidy the interior of your vehicle, you may also find crumbs, garbage or other small objects.

In addition, it is a good time to change your summer carpets and install your winter carpets. These will protect the floor of your vehicle.

In the trunk, also do a cleaning by pruning seasonal equipment and take advantage of this time to store a troubleshooting kit, a broom and a shovel.

Spruce Up Your Vehicle

A final overview may allow you to make sure that your headlights are properly cleaned. It is important to be seen during the winter. Lighting is also a must in winter.

Also take the time to double-check your windshield wipers; If necessary, change your blades as the cold season approaches.

Finally, fill up with windshield washer fluid designed for low temperatures. Choose a liquid that is effective down to -30° or -40° Celsius.

Tire Change

Your Honda dealership will be able to check the condition of your winter tires before changing them. In Québec, winter tires must be installed before the 1^st of December. It is also an obligation enshrined in the Highway Safety Code, which states:

“Between December 1 and March 15, all passenger vehicles on Québec roads must be equipped with winter tires bearing the mountain pictogram topped with a snowflake, otherwise their drivers risk being fined between $200 and $300.”

Take advantage of your visit with your Honda car to perform an inspection and change of your tires. You will also be able to ask for tire alignment. Thus, you will be ready to face winter in peace.

In short, the fall season is perfect to ensure your vehicle is ready for winter. Take advantage of this period to have your Honda vehicle serviced and tires changed.

A well-maintained Honda car will not only allow you to face winter with peace of mind, but will also extend the life of your vehicle. A well-maintained car will save you additional costs and avoid unpleasant surprises.

Don’t wait any longer, make an appointment now to be ready to face winter!

In closing, visit your Honda dealership now. Take advantage of the expertise of Honda Service. Discover at the same time the entire range of our 2024 vehicles. An experienced team will answer all your questions and make you discover the current offers and promotions.