Five Must-Do Summer Checks for Your Car

Written By: Eric Peters  |  Posted: Tuesday, April 26th, 2011

Check the tires

            People know about keeping track of tread depth but sometimes forget to examine their vehicle's tires for signs of physical damage - such as bulges on the sidewall or rips/tears - things that can be caused by hitting a bad pothole or bumping up against a curb. Such damage often happens during the winter months - but isn't noticed because it's just too cold outside to get on your hands and knees and take a close look at each tire. But now that it's getting warm out, it's a good idea to do a walk around. Any tire that has a bulge on its sidewall or any evidence of physical damage should be replaced as soon as possible.

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