Toyota of Orlando's car care tips for spooky season

 Spooky season is upon us, friends! It's the perfect time of year to get festive and celebrate all things scary, but it's also important to ensure that you take care of your car through the season as you celebrate. Toyota of Orlando's expert service techs are here to offer tips on caring for your car through spooky season like a pro. 

Five tips for spooky season car care 

Tip #1: Check your headlights. Are your headlights, taillights, turn signals, and all other lighting inside and outside of your car working and shining bright? Replace any burnt-out bulbs and deal with any restoration that you might need to get your headlights looking like new again. Not only will you likely be out and about on Halloween night, but daylight savings time also starts the week after which means shorter days and a higher likelihood of driving in the dark. 

Tip #2: Make sure you're up to date on brake service. When was the last time you had brake service? Is your stopping power what it should be? If you're planning on hitting the road on Halloween, you definitely want braking power on your side as trick or treaters can easily cross your path when you least expect it. If it's been a while, schedule a multipoint inspection to have our Orlando Toyota service techs check things out. 

Tip #3: Inspect your car wax. You should also think about when you last waxed your car. Summer is over and with it goes the heavy rainstorms, but the sun in Orlando is still bright and hot all year long. It may be time to reapply a few coats of wax to keep your car's paint protected throughout the rest of the year. And if you're heading out of town for the holidays, wax can help protect against snow and ice and fend off moisture. 

Tip #4: Plan for your tires. How did your tires fare through the long, hot summer? What are your plans for after spooky season? Heat can do a number on your car tires and if they really took a beating, you may need new ones before the end of 2022. Do a tire inspection to ensure they're still in adequate shape to hit the road. This is especially important if you're planning on taking any holiday road trips during the holidays this year - the last thing you want is a blowout on Thanksgiving Day. 

Tip #5: Park wisely. Part of car care is choosing where to park, believe it or not. If you're heading to a new neighborhood to trick or treat or know that yours is going to have a lot of traffic, make sure you have a safe place to park. Your garage or driveway is best if you're staying put, and if you're going to a new neighborhood, make sure you park in a legal zone and far enough off the road so another car won't hit your Orlando Toyota. 

Schedule your car care at Toyota of Orlando today 

Have questions about car care for spooky season or need to schedule some? Call Toyota of Orlando - we're open seven days a week at (407) 298-0001. We're also conveniently located just off I-4 near the Millenia Mall at 3575 Vineland Road!