• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

About Us | Latest News

Learn about our new COVID policies

performance collision center logo

Performance Collision Centers

  • Services
    • Collision Repair
    • Fender Repair
    • Weather Damage Repair
    • Windshield & Glass Repair
    • Paintless Dent Repair
    • Auto Dent Removal
    • Ceramic Pro Coatings
    • Raptor Protective Coatings
    • Boat, Watercraft and RV Repair
  • OEM Certifications
    • FCA
    • Ford
    • GM
    • Hyundai
    • Infiniti
    • KIA
    • Mazda
    • Nissan
    • Subaru
  • Locations
  • Make an Appointment
  • Careers
  • Estimate Now
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Latest News
  • Repair FAQs
  • Repair Authorization Form
Contact Us

Caring for Your Car in the Summer

August 4, 2020 by jkane

As we hit the hottest temperatures of the summer, check in with your car. Adhering to your regular maintenance is the best way to fight off any damage that comes this time of year.

Get your oil and oil filter changed.

Your oil can change with extreme weather, like summer heat. These intense conditions put extra demand and deteriorate the value of your oil and your oil filter. If these are not appropriately maintained, metal fragments and dirt can infiltrate the oil system, which will not lubricate your car parts, leading to many more problems down the road.

Top Off Your Fluids

All car fluids can be affected during this time of year. Look at your transmission fluid, power steering fluid, windshield wiper fluid, and your coolant, which can be the most susceptible to fluid loss. Top off any that are running low to keep yourself safe on the road.

Monitor Your Tire Pressure

Your tires gain and lose pressure every day with the changing temperatures. With the extreme changes in the summer heat these months, your tires are at high risk for air loss. Look for any cuts or bulges in all of your tires, including your spare. Check each’s tire pressure and inflate as needed.

Assess Your Alignment

Take your car in to get it aligned. Common signs of unalignment include a vibrating steering wheel, an uncentered steering wheel when driving straight, and your car pulling to either side of the road. Not only does an aligned vehicle give you a safer ride, but it also can extend the life of your tires and even save you some gas money.

Check your Charge

A car’s battery can be severely affected in the summer months. The heat heightens fluid loss, and this oxidizes battery components. Steve Fox, DIrector of Automotive Services for AAA Oregon/Idaho, says, “Most people don’t realize that heat is the number one cause of battery failure and reduced battery life.”

Inspect Your Brakes

Regularly check your brakes throughout the season. Listen for any grinding sounds and feel for any vibration when applying the brakes. If there are any issues, contact your trusted service technician to keep your summer safe!

Source: Firestone Complete Auto Care

Category iconUncategorized

Primary Sidebar

Available Positions

Chesapeake, VA
Customer Service RepresentativeApply
Paint PrepperApply
Paint SpecialistApply
Auto Body TechnicianApply
Auto Parts Assistant / Shop HelperApply
Parts ManagerApply
Collision EstimatorApply
Norfolk, VA
Parts ManagerApply
Customer Service RepresentativeApply
Collision EstimatorApply
Detailer / Shop HelperApply
Paint SpecialistApply
Auto Body TechnicianApply
Portsmouth, VA
Paint PrepperApply
Customer Service RepresentativeApply
Detailer / Shop HelperApply
Parts ManagerApply
Collision EstimatorApply
Virginia Beach, VA
Customer Service RepresentativeApply
Detailer / Shop HelperApply
Auto Body TechnicianApply
Collision EstimatorApply
Auto Parts Assistant / Shop HelperApply
Richmond, VA
Collision EstimatorApply
Auto Body TechnicianApply
Lynchburg, VA
Collision Shop ManagerApply
Collision EstimatorApply
Auto Body TechnicianApply
Summerville, SC
Paint PrepperApply
Parts ManagerApply
Collision EstimatorApply
Auto Body TechnicianApply
Paint SpecialistApply
Effingham, SC
Parts ManagerApply
Collision EstimatorApply
Auto Body TechnicianApply
Paint SpecialistApply
Grovetown, GA
Ceramic Coating InstallerApply
Detailer / Shop HelperApply
Collision EstimatorApply
Paint SpecialistApply
Auto Body TechnicianApply

Our Repair Services

  • Collision Repair
  • Fender Repair
  • Windshield & Glass Repair
  • Weather Damage Repair
  • Auto Dent Repair & Removal
  • Paintless Auto Dent Repair & Removal

Repair FAQs

Online Estimates

Our Partners

Car Rental Options

Repair Authorization Form

Footer

Performance Collision Centers

Simple, hassle-free, top-notch collision repair experience.

Contact Us

info@performancecollisioncenters.com

Performance Collision Centers
Performance Collision Centers, Auto Repair, Virginia Beach, VA

Sitemap

  • Services
  • Certifications
  • Locations
  • Make an Appointment
  • Careers
  • Estimate Now
  • About Us
  • Latest News
  • Repair FAQs
  • Testimonials
  • Repair Authorization Form

Find a Location

Enter an address or zip code and click the find locations button.

Copyright © 2023 Performance Collision Centers. Privacy Policy. Back to Top

All vehicles we assess and repaired are sprayed with a disinfecting fogger, both inside the cabin and outside touch spots (such as door handles), upon coming into and leaving our facilities. We wrap the steering wheel and cover the seats for a complete touch-less experience.